Carl Edwards News

Kyle Busch on pole at Las Vegas:

Kyle Busch on pole at Las Vegas:

February 29, 2008
#18-Kyle Busch won the Coors Light Pole for the UAW-Dodge 400 at his hometown track, Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a speed of 182.352mph for his 1st pole of 2008 and the 3rd of his career. #99-Carl Edwards [who won the last race at Calif] qualified second with the

Osborne named WYPALL Wipers “Crew Chief of the Race” in California:

Osborne named WYPALL Wipers “Crew Chief of the Race” in California:

February 26, 2008
Bob Osborne, crew chief of the #99 DISH Network/Office Depot Ford Fusion driven by Carl Edwards, was named "Crew Chief of the Race" Monday in Fontana, California for his team's win in the Auto Club 500. Bob, who is a 2008 WYPALL Wipers crew chief representative, made

Edwards wins at California:

Edwards wins at California:

February 25, 2008
#99-Carl Edwards won the Auto Club at Auto Club Speedway for his first win of 2008 and 8th win of his career. Edwards led 64 of 250 laps [#48-Johnson led the most]. #48-Jimmie Johnson finished 2nd followed by #24-Jeff Gordon, #18-Kyle Busch [new points leader], #17

Some Engine News:

Some Engine News:

February 25, 2008
Hendrick Motor Sports had apparently found a way to squeeze more power out of their engines, according to dyno numbers, but actually had to dial back some. Yet, it's not Hendrick that has Cory DeMarco, front tire changer for Yates Racing. "Toyota has the most power

Toyota Commercial Judged best:

Toyota Commercial Judged best:

February 22, 2008
NASCAR fans have chosen Toyota's new television commercial, in which kids wielding giant remote control devices wreak havoc on the Toyota drivers, as the best new ad of the season, according to votes cast on NASCAR.COM. UPS's heartwarming spot featuring Dale Jarrett

The DISH Network to sponsor Roush cars for 15 races:

The DISH Network to sponsor Roush cars for 15 races:

February 21, 2008
Roush Fenway Racing announced DISH Network has signed on as a sponsor in the 2008 Sprint Cup Series. DISH Network will have a team representative and serve as a primary sponsor in 15 Sprint Cup Races in 2008, alternating between three Roush Fenway drivers. Greg Biffle

Edwards Honored:

Edwards Honored:

February 19, 2008
Columbia, MO race car driver Carl Edwards was honored by Missouri senators for his NASCAR championship. Edwards brought his 2007 Busch Series trophy to the Capitol on Monday to pose for pictures and sign autographs for fans. He drew a standing ovation from senators

Planters Sponsoring Edwards:

Planters Sponsoring Edwards:

February 17, 2008
Planters Peanuts will be the sponsor of #60-Carl Edwards this year in Michigan. See an image of the car on the 2008 Nationwide Series Schemes Page.(2-17-2008)

Gatorade Duel Race #1:

Gatorade Duel Race #1:

February 14, 2008
#88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the 1st Gatorade Duel 150 qualifying race Thursday at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt started from the rear of the pack due to an engine change and first took the lead at lap 18, leading 25 of the 60 laps to win his 2nd race at

Wypall Wipers announces 2008 Crew Chief Lineup:

Wypall Wipers announces 2008 Crew Chief Lineup:

February 12, 2008
Wypall Wipers announced its all-star line-up of crew chief representatives today, continuing the tradition of top-notch crew chiefs who call Wypall Wipers their wiper of choice. The Wypall Wipers 2008 Crew Chief Program will launch in Daytona on Feb. 17. Serving as

Nationwide Series Action Live from Daytona:

Nationwide Series Action Live from Daytona:

February 11, 2008
The 2008 season for the Nationwide Series kicks off this weekend, and ESPN2 will have live, flag-to-flag coverage of the Camping World 300 presented by Chevy from Daytona International Speedway Saturday, Feb. 16, beginning at noon ET with NASCAR Countdown. ESPN2 will

New Young Guns Named:

New Young Guns Named:

February 10, 2008
#07-Clint Bowyer and #11-Denny Hamlin are the latest additions to the Gillette Young Guns program. The pair join #2-Kurt Busch, #12-Ryan Newman, #99-Carl Edwards and #9-Kasey Kahne as clean-shaven drivers in the campaign. #48-Jimmie Johnson and #26-Jamie McMurray are

Live Coverage of NASCAR Media Day TODAY on ESPNEWS:

Live Coverage of NASCAR Media Day TODAY on ESPNEWS:

February 6, 2008
ESPNEWS will surround NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway with a special three-hour live program featuring exclusive interviews with some of NASCAR's top drivers as well as analysis. The program airs Thursday, Feb. 7, at 12:00noon/et. #48-Jimmie Johnson

California Testing over

California Testing over

February 1, 2008
with #11B-Denny Hamlin being the overall fastest in a Toyota at 182.523mph in the Day 1 morning session, followed by #12A-Ryan Newman in a Dodge [Day1morning], #18-Kyle Busch in a Toyota [Day1morning], #8A-Mark Martin in a Chevy [Day1morning] and #99A-Carl Edwards

Claritin to sponsor Edwards for a few races:

Claritin to sponsor Edwards for a few races:

February 1, 2008
Schering-Plough, makers of the non-drowsy allergy medication, Claritin, today announced a first-time sponsorship deal with allergy sufferer Carl Edwards for the 2008 Sprint Cup racing season. Edwards, a member of the Roush Fenway Racing team and 2007 Nationwide [then