Chrissy Wallace wrecks early in Nationwide debut

The other female driver in the Nationwide Series season opener at Daytona has wrecked on her first lap of the race.

Chrissy Wallace spun coming out of turn four, slid across the track and hit the inside wall at Daytona International Speedway.

She blamed Paul Menard for the accident, saying it was a ``dumb mistake on his part.''

She was one of four Wallaces in NASCAR's second-tier event. Her father, Mike Wallace, uncle Kenny Wallace and cousin Steve Wallace also started the Nationwide race.

Nonetheless, her series debut was largely overshadowed by Danica Patrick. The IndyCar star made her NASCAR debut in Saturday's race.