The Daytona 500 is a month away to open the 2025 NASCAR season, but there are still some questions about who will make up the 40-car field. The stars of the Cup Series are all set to be in Daytona on February 16 to run in the crown jewel of stock car racing to open the regular season,

Wallace's surprise return to the top level of NASCAR has been upended by the news that the 65-year-old was not approved for the series' biggest race.

Mike Wallace was hoping to qualify for the Daytona 500 and become the second-oldest driver to take part in NASCAR's biggest race.

As it turns out, NASCAR veteran Mike Wallace, who was attempting to qualify into the Daytona 500 as a 65-year-old five years after his last national touring start has not been approved for any race next month.