The Real Reason My Brother Mike Wallace Entered The Daytona 500 at Age 65

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @drewpierce2273
    @drewpierce2273 5 дней назад +60

    At 65 if Mike thinks he can handle the physical stress of the Daytona 500, go for it. I'll be cheering him on.

    • @brianlecorchick
      @brianlecorchick 5 дней назад +4

      Its more mental than physical at Daytona. 500 miles at Bristol is way more demanding.

    • @drewpierce2273
      @drewpierce2273 5 дней назад +5

      @@brianlecorchick Yep. Like Kenny said. Still, Daytona is no easy task.

    • @rodneypratt4324
      @rodneypratt4324 4 дня назад +3

      I'm 66 , Darn tooting Skippy. I'm rooting for him.😊😊😊

  • @NeilWeigand
    @NeilWeigand 5 дней назад +35

    Dam straight! This is America, you got a car, you got the money! You pass tech. You qualify. You in! Just about every boys dream in America to be able to race the Daytona 500! Faith is all you need Mike. The talent and family have your back. I will be praying for you!

  • @daniellacey4971
    @daniellacey4971 5 дней назад +41

    This is awesome news. I really hope Mike qualifies for the 500.

  • @geneabsherjr.9654
    @geneabsherjr.9654 5 дней назад +19

    Congrats Mike! Nice to see a Wallace back at Daytona.

  • @JoeKyser
    @JoeKyser 5 дней назад +16

    I twll you what, this Daytona 500 just got way more interesting for me. I definitely know who I am rooting for.

  • @charlesd.3749
    @charlesd.3749 5 дней назад +14

    Let’s go Mike! Wish you the best at Daytona. Happy New Year!

  • @ericbergdahl6971
    @ericbergdahl6971 5 дней назад +8

    Mike has race in NASCAR cup before and has two wonderful brothers and friends that will be there for him.

  • @ronsmith2587
    @ronsmith2587 5 дней назад +15

    TGIF Herman. The best of luck to Mike. You got to be in it, to win it 👍

  • @rustychrysler9551
    @rustychrysler9551 5 дней назад +8

    From one 65 year old to another you already succeeded, wish you all the luck God bless you 💪🏁

  • @brianlecorchick
    @brianlecorchick 5 дней назад +10

    I saw the headline that 65 year old racer was entertaining the Daytona 500 and my first guess was Derrick Cope. Ha its brother Mike! Just heard one of Dave Moody's shows last week and it was with Mike Wallace at age 61 at the time of the interview. He was defiantly not retired. Rock on you master of real life draftycar racing!❤

  • @vedranpevec4483
    @vedranpevec4483 5 дней назад +20

    My dad died on december 19th 2023 from a heart attack, he was 59. Through that dark time your videos helped me a lot. I wish to you,your entire family,brother Rusty, and brother Mike all the best for this year. I will be cheering for Mike at Daytona 500. He deserves this opportunity. Best wishes from Croatia.

    • @racegrubb2152
      @racegrubb2152 4 дня назад +1

      Sorry to hear that. It's been a while but my dad also died of a heart attack April 7th 2003. He was too young as well. He was 46. Racing got me through it as well. Wish you the best.

  • @portsboy1
    @portsboy1 5 дней назад +11

    Mike hopefully you read these I'm so sorry to hear of your wife's passing and put you and your family in my thoughts. Good luck and do good

  • @David_Bell3939
    @David_Bell3939 5 дней назад +8

    Wishing Mike the Best and a great finish Herm! I'd bet money Rusty could do it also! Age means nothing! Talent is Damn Talent and those Wallace Boys have it! 👍💯

    • @fishhuntadventure
      @fishhuntadventure 5 дней назад

      I’m 59 and I know age is NOT “nothin’l
      But I believe Mike will do fine. It’s possible that he could do really well.
      I’m not sure I’d take that risk (crazy speeds for old bones to take a sudden deceleration) but I applaud him for choosing to.

  • @Pixture2
    @Pixture2 5 дней назад +4

    GO MIKE!!! Age is only a number for some people. There are folks decades younger that become "old" because they stop doing things, and all too often die younger than they should. Then there are folks that stay active and live to some impressive ages vital all the way. I say again, GO MIKE! I'm a fan.

  • @jheron61
    @jheron61 5 дней назад +9

    Nothing wrong with that. I wish him all the best and hope he qualifies well. Looking forward to watching him race again.

  • @margaretdawson6498
    @margaretdawson6498 5 дней назад +12

    Totally agree 👍. Hope Mike wins 🎉

  • @StacyWiller
    @StacyWiller 5 дней назад +6

    Rode with him in a rental car to the airport after a race in Phoenix once. Got there pretty quick.

  • @ShaneWood-g3o
    @ShaneWood-g3o 5 дней назад +12

    Hey Kenny. I am from Ontario Canada and have 4 Day Trioval Daytona 500 Passes. For over 10 years now. I am 67. I will be cheering for Mike to have a great safe 500 race. I will be in the stands the night of qualifying so I sure hope he can make the show. Happy for Mike Wallace.

  • @RussellBrady-w8y
    @RussellBrady-w8y 5 дней назад +5

    I worked for James Finch when Mike drove that car . Looking forward to seeing him behind the wheel again.

  • @Fourandaquarter
    @Fourandaquarter 4 дня назад +2

    Here's another Mike fan!!! I sincerely hope Mike gets it done. Get some diecasts out there on the market. I can't wait. All you Wallace guys were (are!) always favorites of my Dad and me (and Shrader too!!).

  • @chrisgrimes707
    @chrisgrimes707 5 дней назад +4

    I’ll be rooting for brother Mike! I’m expecting him to get top five if not first! I’m excited for him n hope he does well! I love the show Kenny!

  • @brianhubbard4175
    @brianhubbard4175 5 дней назад +4

    Great for him, live life!
    Hope he wins and God bless him.

  • @shawncampbell3462
    @shawncampbell3462 5 дней назад +4

    Kenny, great news, good for Mike! I saw his last NASCAR win, It was so good to see! Please do me a favor - please hold down on the language. My boy came in while I was watching and looked at me like daddy, why are you watching that.😮

    • @oldskoold22
      @oldskoold22 5 дней назад

      Use earbuds. Obviously the child ain't in school yet. Sorry but just damn.

  • @christopherschenkel9100
    @christopherschenkel9100 5 дней назад +4

    That’s awesome news, I hope Kenny will run the Daytona 500 with Mike

  • @lizgibson5266
    @lizgibson5266 5 дней назад +2

    Herman, you and Mike have given me a reason to watch Daytona. God speed, Mike. I'll be rooting for you.

  • @threenails4youcarr740
    @threenails4youcarr740 5 дней назад +4

    Haven't been much interested in cup lately but this news has me wanting to tune in for 500 .. Go Mike!

  • @richkrueger7517
    @richkrueger7517 4 дня назад +2

    Good for Mike! I'm happy for him and wish him the best!

  • @davidnolan38
    @davidnolan38 4 дня назад +1

    If laughter is the best meditation we need to rename you "Dr. Herman" you make me laugh and is a feel good moment bitchen at your dog. Listening to you has become a addiction. Keep it coming.

  • @scable-eq7bp
    @scable-eq7bp 5 дней назад +5

    I'm hoping Mike makes the field, age is just a number. Kenny at age 65, I ran the Winchester 400 and did quite well, not going to say no more because you will know what my true identity is......

  • @spg1026
    @spg1026 День назад

    Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace’s word is good enough for me. Kenny is a funny man. Thanks Brother!

  • @lukecarter9501
    @lukecarter9501 5 дней назад +3

    Ive been a big mike wallace fan for years, i hope he and carl long make the show and do good

  • @dannywillis5523
    @dannywillis5523 5 дней назад

    Why not,I'm 65 and I still do the things I have always done.I will be pulling for you.when I heard this I thought,heck yes I'm with you on that.Have a great time and enjoy! No pressure!

  • @douglasgraham1916
    @douglasgraham1916 5 дней назад +2

    I like how you do that crazy eye thing! It made me laugh 😂! I'll be pulling for Mike!

  • @tannerpoe9581
    @tannerpoe9581 5 дней назад +3

    Now I have a reason to watch the race! Go Mike!

  • @davidgough1161
    @davidgough1161 5 дней назад +1

    Go Mike, Go! Wishing you the best and make sure you are in good shape. I am 62 and work hard to maintain good conditioning. Do your best and finish well!

  • @buckman840
    @buckman840 5 дней назад +2

    You only got one life live it! I'll be rooting for your brother to make the show!!!

  • @treerobo6864
    @treerobo6864 4 дня назад +1

    mike im 68 years old and i will be in your corner dawg, wish i could be there and be in your pit cheering you on buddy

  • @johnarohde9444
    @johnarohde9444 5 дней назад +3

    Well look at how long Morgan shepherd kept racing 🤔. So awesome Mike 🙋‍♀️

  • @Jerry-ec1to
    @Jerry-ec1to 4 дня назад +1

    Great to here that Mike will give it a shot. Saw him race at the Milwaukee Mile in the USAC races back in the day in the #66 Ventura. It would be great to see him race some ARCA races like Springfield and Du Quoin.

    • @Jerry-ec1to
      @Jerry-ec1to 4 дня назад +1

      Make that the #16 car. Rusty was in the #66 car.

  • @CensoredFreedom615
    @CensoredFreedom615 5 дней назад +3

    ❤ Go Mike!!! Go have the time of your life. Enjoy the event .

  • @PaulWoerner-jm6bi
    @PaulWoerner-jm6bi 4 дня назад +1

    Herm. Glad your brother is going to grace Daytona with his presence and hopefully qualify. I’ll be rooting for him. I’d volunteer to be the coffee runner girl or whatever else they need in the pits if they’d have me! Maybe I’d get to meet you too ❤️🥰 Don’t worry Kim - Kenny’s heart belongs to you obviously. But I sure as hell would love to get a side by side with him and his smiling face.

  • @camdeskjockey2355
    @camdeskjockey2355 5 дней назад +2

    I wish Mike the best. It's almost like the good ole days when 60 cars would show up for 43 starting positions. Dreams were thearted and dreams came true. That added to the drama of the show. It was Speedweek! Making the show was part of the show. I say more power to him and to Derricke Cope also.

  • @brucemcqueen5395
    @brucemcqueen5395 5 дней назад +1

    Kenny when I first heard this, I thought Mike was crazy. After hearing the backstory, I totally understand. I hope Mike has a great race and enjoys himself. My condolences to Mike and the entire family.

  • @18S12
    @18S12 5 дней назад

    I’m so excited for brother Mike to attempt this; now I can’t wait for the quals!!! He’ll be in our prayers!!!

  • @dwoody54
    @dwoody54 5 дней назад +3

    Best of luck to Mike. He will do great because he is a racer

  • @racegrubb2152
    @racegrubb2152 4 дня назад +1

    He will make the race, i bet he qualifies and prob run decent. Awesome story here. I will be rooting for him

  • @dennisb-trains23
    @dennisb-trains23 День назад +1

    Remember Morgan Shepard? Go Mike Go! I think now I just found a reason to pay attention to NASCAR this February.

  • @westtexasdave2140
    @westtexasdave2140 5 дней назад +2

    I love it. I’ll be pulling for Mike!!

  • @Gregjohnson-fo8jm
    @Gregjohnson-fo8jm 5 дней назад +3

    Sorry to hear about your brother’s wife. I know you’re all behind him go for it Mike and be safe.

  • @Greaseland
    @Greaseland 5 дней назад +4

    Go Mike Go!

  • @chrishodapp1962
    @chrishodapp1962 5 дней назад +3

    Takes me back to hearing Mark Martin explain why he doesn’t get back in the car….
    HIS CHOICE… paraphrasing……”””it’s no fun if I’m not going out there to win…and if I race part time, I will never be at my best mentally or physically…. I wouldn’t have the edge needed to win and I’d be wasting my time and the time of the crew that puts the deal together”””
    I think we all know that is Marks personality… Now, the choice is for each individual to make on their own, no judgement from any of us…

  • @donnierittenberry5515
    @donnierittenberry5515 5 дней назад +4

    Hope he has all the success ❤ go getum

  • @marvinjones3366
    @marvinjones3366 4 дня назад +1

    Good luck to your brother, Mike. Hope he qualifies.

  • @stevenburger6180
    @stevenburger6180 5 дней назад +5

    Good luck Mike!

  • @CSTRICK102
    @CSTRICK102 4 дня назад

    My dad just said my grandpa loved you as a driver he died in 1994 so you make me feel close to my grandfather keep up the great videos herman 🎉

  • @curbshoppin
    @curbshoppin 5 дней назад +3

    A racer is a racer and a racing family is a racing family , soooooo go get em Mike🏁

  • @dawnschroeder9806
    @dawnschroeder9806 4 дня назад +1

    Awesome, good luck, Mike !!!!

  • @junebug88nascarfan90
    @junebug88nascarfan90 5 дней назад +3

    2004 Winn-dixie 250 twentyfive year's ago was the greatest win at Daytona in Mike wallaces career if he could win that race and win a Daytona 500 in 2025 that will be the best back to back wins in the greatest show on the planet

  • @RomanGaslan
    @RomanGaslan 5 дней назад

    Kenny, Rusty was my driver of choice back in the day, all my RC cars were painted in the Miller 2, but you were a close second. Your vid’s are great. Best of luck to Mike!

  • @MichaelNeddenriep
    @MichaelNeddenriep 5 дней назад +1

    I hope he does great and us old guys will be rooting him on

  • @bobaboey
    @bobaboey 5 дней назад +1

    100% rootin for Mike! Never seen him race, but I’m excited that he’s going for it

  • @merlynjohnson1621
    @merlynjohnson1621 5 дней назад +1

    I hope Mike has a great run. To have a Wallace back in a race is pure history

  • @EdSherry
    @EdSherry 4 дня назад

    Thank you for bringing this up Kenny because I didn’t really like some of these other RUclipsrs what they were saying yesterday one of them Eric estepp. I told him to show some respect to this guy is a goat when it comes to Daytona.

  • @mikebennett9459
    @mikebennett9459 4 дня назад +1

    I support Mike all the way if he wants to do it he should you better be there so we can get updates from your coffee with Kenny

  • @bryonkidder6199
    @bryonkidder6199 5 дней назад +1

    I'll be cheering for Mike once again!
    Go get them, I can't wait for the 2025 Speedweek at Daytona!
    Mark Thompson was 66 in 2018...btw

  • @dennisrocco8974
    @dennisrocco8974 5 дней назад +6

    It may get me to watch the race

  • @ronmeade3464
    @ronmeade3464 5 дней назад +2

    The last time I checked this is still a free country and if you can do it just do it good luck Mike Wallace 🏁🏁🏁

  • @kpocala1061
    @kpocala1061 5 дней назад +4

    Would love to see Mike win that one

  • @brandonbingham5571
    @brandonbingham5571 5 дней назад

    Love you Kenny!!! I will be rooting brother Mike on he deserves it. I would like to see you and Schrader run a dirt late model. I know it cost money but I think it would be great for y’all and the sport🏁

  • @robbiecrawford9325
    @robbiecrawford9325 5 дней назад +1

    We adore you, Herman !

  • @jolenew9595
    @jolenew9595 5 дней назад

    Oh my gosh, your interactions with your dogs iare hilarious!! Mike Wallace, carpe diem...seize the day! Go chase that dream and Rock on!

  • @aaragon4
    @aaragon4 5 дней назад +3

    Good for Mike Awesome

  • @artnascar9748
    @artnascar9748 5 дней назад +1

    I'm pulling for Mike he can do it once he gets used to the new gearbox it'll all come back to him Good luck Mike. 💪🇺🇸💪

  • @Timcrtr1
    @Timcrtr1 5 дней назад +7

    If Mike thinks he can still compete, I say good for him.

  • @Edrawaa1
    @Edrawaa1 5 дней назад

    I love it. If he wants to do it more power to him. I’ll watch and enjoy every minute of it while he’s doing it.

  • @staceyrose5348
    @staceyrose5348 5 дней назад +1

    Your MUG with the Sunoco MUG would look good on the Hood of your brother’s car.
    Coffee with Kenny!
    I would buy that die cast.

  • @DIRTFan107
    @DIRTFan107 День назад

    Good luck to Mike hope he qualifies for the race. I think it will be cool to see him running a Cup Series race again.

  • @markalbert9011
    @markalbert9011 5 дней назад +4

    I'm 69 years old and don't lie to myself. I'm not 49, not 59 but 69 years old. I quit riding motorcycles after 50 years because I no longer have the reactions necessary to avoid red light running drunks. His reactions are simply not up to driving 190mph in a draft...NO 65 year old's reactions are. Paul Newman raced at that age and later said he was endangering other drivers......... I just hope Mike doesn't hurt someone.

  • @jonathanderrie4915
    @jonathanderrie4915 5 дней назад

    I think it's awesome I hope he makes the field. still remember his first start back in 91 with Jimmy means pontiac

  • @sylh8234
    @sylh8234 5 дней назад +4

    Well put Kenny

  • @jamescheff3160
    @jamescheff3160 4 дня назад

    I don't even watch NASCAR and I hope he makes the race and runs well.

  • @55Reever
    @55Reever 5 дней назад +3

    Go Mike Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @mikesherley5725
    @mikesherley5725 5 дней назад +3

    Go for it!! He can do it 👍

  • @charleswills7695
    @charleswills7695 День назад

    I like the way you tell it like it is and Glad Mike is doing well and Sorry about his wife.🙏👍😀

  • @diecastcollector7982
    @diecastcollector7982 2 дня назад

    good luck to your brother mike hope to see him in the front for the duels at daytona

  • @ErminTra
    @ErminTra 5 дней назад +3

    Lets go Mike!!!

  • @alan-kb4ji
    @alan-kb4ji 5 дней назад

    Great to see him back racing!

  • @jimmattingly4234
    @jimmattingly4234 5 дней назад +3

    Good get the win mike

  • @XCaliKev
    @XCaliKev 5 дней назад +2

    👍🤠 when you said you exaggerate shit to make a point . Rush Limbaugh used to say “he demonstrates obserdy by being obsered”

  • @jamescarter6975
    @jamescarter6975 5 дней назад

    Once a racer, always a racer. Best of luck Mike !!

  • @kurtfoulke5130
    @kurtfoulke5130 4 дня назад

    Oh, I would love to see Mike & Carl Long quality and put together a great finish @ Daytona 👍

  • @ronniebullock8821
    @ronniebullock8821 День назад +1

    Hope brothers Mile has some fun

  • @timcrawford7923
    @timcrawford7923 5 дней назад

    I think that’s awesome I’ma be pulling for your brother Mike let’s go

  • @TerryBall-cy5yc
    @TerryBall-cy5yc 5 дней назад

    Props to you Mike, have good run and best of luck

  • @Ryanezek36
    @Ryanezek36 5 дней назад

    This isgood for mike. Im all for it. It encourages me to continue racing at 48

  • @Adam_Strachan
    @Adam_Strachan 5 дней назад +2

    I head Kenny is running full time next season in the Spire Motorsports trucks with crew chief jeff "hollywood" Hammond
    😂😂😂😂
    Miss you Kenny

  • @douglaswalther8489
    @douglaswalther8489 5 дней назад

    How about seeing the 61 year old brother in the pit changing tires ?? Kenny I think you can still do it. Great channel Sir

  • @Terrancem4538
    @Terrancem4538 3 дня назад

    Hey Herman I was in the local flea market here in Muncie Indiana this morning and I picked up an old Racing Champions 1991 Dry Cox treatment lumber #36 1:64 dicast with a collectors card inside. Would love to show you buddy!

  • @MrGuinn88
    @MrGuinn88 5 дней назад

    Love you Herman. Your my therapy buddy. You make me laugh !!!!

  • @michaeljoyner6371
    @michaeljoyner6371 5 дней назад

    I think Mike can run well. He’s going to have a Yates motor. If he hangs in there, misses the crashes, he could win. I love that!