Carl Edwards Biography

Carl Edwards is a professional NASCAR driver. Edwards attended the University of Missouri to study engineering, but he decided to pursue a career in racing. Before becoming a full-time driver, Edwards was a substitute teacher. In 2002, Edwards had his big break as he competed in 7 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events. Edwards became a full-time driver in the NEXTEL Cup and the Busch Series in 2005. Edwards did not win a race during the 2006 season and his best finish was at the Michigan Speedway where he finished 2nd. On November 3, 2007, Edwards finished 11th at the O’Reilly Challenge and this helped him clinch his first NASCAR Busch Series. In 2008, Edwards won the 2008 Auto Club 500. Edwards won the first ever Nationwide Series at Road America in 2010. Edwards entered and won his only race of the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide season on August 11, 2012. Edwards is known for doing a backflip off of his car to celebrate a victory. 

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