August 15, 1979
Carl Edwards
(Photo; "Carl Edwards at the Daytona 500" by Nascarking)
Born in Columbia, Missouri, USA.
He last competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, driving the No. 19 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing. Prior to that, he drove the No. 99 Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing. He won the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series championship and nearly won the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title, but lost by a tiebreaker to Tony Stewart. Edwards is well known for doing a backflip off his car to celebrate a victory, which was a result of saving himself from a potential fall when he had his first win.
Prior to becoming a full-time driver, Edwards was working as a substitute teacher while pursuing his racing career. Edwards is a first cousin once removed to fellow NASCAR driver Ken Schrader, who told Edwards early in his racing career to get dirt track experience before going to Cup; he would later take the advice. In light of this relationship, Edwards is often referred to as "Cousin Carl." Edwards would give a business card to other teams for his services before getting a ride with Roush Racing.
Achievements & Awards;
2007 NASCAR Busch Series Champion
2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Winner
2007 Prelude to the Dream Winner
2015 Coca-Cola 600 winner
2015 Bojangles' Southern 500 winner
2005 NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year
2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year
2007 NASCAR Busch Series Most Popular Driver
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Born in Columbia, Missouri, USA.
He last competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, driving the No. 19 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing. Prior to that, he drove the No. 99 Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing. He won the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series championship and nearly won the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title, but lost by a tiebreaker to Tony Stewart. Edwards is well known for doing a backflip off his car to celebrate a victory, which was a result of saving himself from a potential fall when he had his first win.
Prior to becoming a full-time driver, Edwards was working as a substitute teacher while pursuing his racing career. Edwards is a first cousin once removed to fellow NASCAR driver Ken Schrader, who told Edwards early in his racing career to get dirt track experience before going to Cup; he would later take the advice. In light of this relationship, Edwards is often referred to as "Cousin Carl." Edwards would give a business card to other teams for his services before getting a ride with Roush Racing.
Achievements & Awards;
2007 NASCAR Busch Series Champion
2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Winner
2007 Prelude to the Dream Winner
2015 Coca-Cola 600 winner
2015 Bojangles' Southern 500 winner
2005 NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year
2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year
2007 NASCAR Busch Series Most Popular Driver
This Day In Motorsport History - Home Page
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