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Carl Edwards is a professional Auto Racer for the NASCAR Circuit.
On April 26, 2009, Edwards' car went airborne and crashed into a guard rail fence during the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. Seven fans were injured due to the debris that flew off the vehicle. The car then caught fire but Edwards climbed out an proceeded to cross the finish line on foot.Seattle Times: Talladega Wreckage Harms Drivers, Fans (April 27, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Born: August 15, 1979Official Site: Carl Edwards Bio
- Birthplace: Columbia, MissouriOfficial Site: Carl Edwards Bio
- Car #: 99
- Team: Roush Fenway Racing
- Primary Sponsor: Office Depot
- Father, Carl Edwards Sr., is also a race car driverOfficial Site: Carl Edwards Bio
- Began racing at the age of 13 in 1993 by driving four-cylinder carsRoush Racing: Carl Edwards
- Won numerous four-cylinder series racesRoush Racing: Carl Edwards
- Won 20008 Tag Heuer Top Racecar Driver of the Year AwardRoush Racing: Carl Edwards
- Voted as the Richard Petty Driver of the Year by the National Motorsports Press AssociationRoush Racing: Carl Edwards
- Picked for the 2008 NASCAR.com Driver of the YearRoush Racing: Carl Edwards
- Works with the Dream Factory and Victory Junction Gang Camp charitable organizationsOfficial Site: Carl Edwards Bio
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Talladega NASCAR Crash
On Sunday, April 26, 2009, during the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup series, Edwards' car was hit by Brad Keselowski's and Ryan Newman's cars during the final lap. The car flipped into the safety rail, injuring seven people. When the car landed back on the track it caught fire. Edwards escaped and walked his way to the finish line as the crowds cheered. Keselowski won the race.Seattle Times: Talladega Wreckage Harms Drivers, Fans (April 27, 2009) | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Jeff Gordon | Greg Biffle | Matt Kenseth | Tony Stewart | Kevin Harvick | Dale Jarrett | Jimmie Johnson | Amanda Beard | Brad Keselowski | Kevin Grubb | Indy 500 Crashes -
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FROM THE STAR: Carl Edwards winless in '09 http://bit.ly/TbE97
@indystar_nascar | November 08, 2009 06:31 AM -
[Carl Edwards » finishing » Jimmie Johnson] "Edwards at a loss for poor results" → http://ur.ly/3ust
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Edwards at a loss for poor results: Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCA... http://bit.ly/4mYWIl
@desnewssports | November 08, 2009 04:39 AM -
My kids are playing school and Joseph as the teacher has stated his name is "Mr. Carl Edwards".
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@Kenny_Wallace I'll be at the race tomorrow, rooting full throtle for my driver Carl Edwards..yay Carl..Boooooo Kyle! LOL
@SherriThornhill | November 08, 2009 02:02 AM
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View All Carl Edwards Questions (84) | Ask a QuestionIs the Padma Lakshmis Carls Jr ad inappropriate? (4 Answers)I don't think the ad itself is inappropriate. The only way it could possibly hurt her credibility, I would think, is that some may argue that calls into question her ... read moreAny word whether the fans were ok after the Carl Edwards crash? (1 Answer)--quote--- Seven spectators suffered injuries at the end of the Aaron's 499 Sunday when the No. 99 Ford of Carl Edwards went airborne and slammed into the catch fence on ... read more
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Carl Edwards Vital Stats
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- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 185
- Rookie Year: 2004
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