NASCAR Community in Mourning as Legendary Icon Mike Wallace Loses Dear Wife Carla

“Please pray for Carla” was what Mike Wallace had posted on Facebook just two days ago when he revealed to the world that his beloved wife has been battling cancer. However, three weeks into 2024, the Wallace family had to bear with the news that Carla Wallace was no more. The couple had been together for about half a century.

Carla, who had always been a salient presence in the family and a solid backbone for the former driver, lost her battle with ovarian cancer after four years.

Carla Wallace didn’t want anybody to know about her struggles

Mike Wallace made an emotional post on Facebook a couple of days ago about his wife’s battle with ovarian cancer and sought prayers and support from his fans. The racing community rallied to lend their support and let the NASCAR driver know they stood with him. However, only 48 hours later, he took to Facebook again. But this time, it was to let everyone know that their prayers were no longer needed and that Carla had already moved on to a better place. He noted, “I am devastated by beautiful wife Carla passed away at 5:44 today from a four-year battle against Ovarian Cancer and yes Cancer sucks.”

Battling the life-threatening disease privately, Carla had always been a strong advocate of keeping her ordeal to herself. She did not want the news of her struggles to go out of the family. But when she was in the hospital, critically ill, the veteran couldn’t hold back his emotions as he spread the word about his wife’s illness.

After tying the knot to each other during their late teens, the couple shared a beautiful journey of 44 years. Carla Wallace had been a pillar for Mike during his racing career. A great example of this was in 2011 when Mike Wallace decided to race at Talladega.

In 2011, they put their 32nd wedding anniversary celebration on hold as Mike decided to race at Talladega Superspeedway. Carla understood the significance of the event to her husband and supported the decision. Eventually, Mike won the race making their sacrifice worthwhile and underlining their strong bond.

The sudden passing sent the NASCAR community into solemn remembrance, as many took to social media to pay their respects, including Wallace’s former team JD Motorsports.

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Wallace’s former team, JD Motorsports, were among the first to put out a statement. Extending their support to the veteran, the team wrote on X, “We are truly saddened by the loss of Carla, Mike Wallace’s wife, this evening. Please join us in sending heartfelt condolences to Mike and his family during this difficult time. Her strength, love, and the 45 beautiful years they shared together will forever be cherished in our hearts and be an inspiration to all of us @MikeWallaceRace. If there is anything that we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to ask.”

Fans, who were ardent followers of the driver, also chimed in paying respects to the departed soul. “Prayers out to Mike wallace and his family,” one fan wrote. ARCA crew member, Colby Evans wrote, “Sending Prayers out to Mike Wallace and his Family Ovarian Cancer sucks man.”

Another fan, while reminding everyone to be kind and not let personal hostility come in the way, wrote: “Done for the night. Regardless of our feelings for ole Mike Wallace, say a prayer for him and the family tonight. This Earth has said goodbye to Carla Wallace, his faithful wife of 50+ years.”

Our thoughts and prayers go to Mike Wallace and his family.

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