What is carl edwards?

Carl Edwards: A Profile

Carl Edwards (born August 15, 1979) is a retired American professional NASCAR driver. He had a successful career in both the NASCAR%20Cup%20Series and the NASCAR%20Xfinity%20Series.

  • Early Career: Edwards began racing on dirt tracks in his youth.

  • NASCAR Career: He transitioned to NASCAR and quickly rose through the ranks. He signed with Roush%20Fenway%20Racing and achieved significant success, including winning the Xfinity Series championship in 2007. He later moved to Joe%20Gibbs%20Racing.

  • Cup Series Highlights: Edwards consistently contended for the Cup Series championship. He came agonizingly close to winning the title in 2011, losing to Tony Stewart on a tie-breaker. He's known for his aggressive driving style and exciting finishes.

  • Retirement: Edwards unexpectedly announced his retirement from NASCAR in January 2017, citing personal reasons.

  • Post-Retirement: Since retiring, Edwards has largely remained out of the public eye, focusing on his family and other interests.