General Discussion » Toyota recall includes 3.8 million cars sold in the USA
November 2, 2009 General Motors is recalling all models because of a problem with plastic supply and return ports on the modular reservoir assembly. The ...
7 reasons to watch the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway: No. 2 - Carl Edwards
By Art Weinstein - Managing Editor
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Carl Edwards' winless streak was a big story earlier this season. As spring turned to summer and the man who won a Sprint Cup Series-high nine races in 2008 still had a goose egg in the win column, everyone wondered why. Several theories were floated: It was a down year for Fords. Roush Fenway Racing had fallen a bit behind the top Chevrolet teams. Edwards was cursed with bad luck (remember, he was set to win the spring race at Talladega before he took a detour on the last lap into the catch fence).
As summer turned to fall, Edwards' winless steak continued, but as a story, it moved to the back burner, as everyone's attention turned to the Chase For The Sprint Cup.
But Edwards is now 0-for-33 this year in Sprint Cup racing. It seems unthinkable that Edwards, the popular choice in the preseason to win the series championship this year, might finish the year winless.
Which brings us to Texas Motor Speedway, his last, best chance to break that streak.
Remember how effortlessly Edwards made it look last year at Texas in sweeping both races at the 1.5-mile track? He led 335 of 673 laps. Just short of 50 percent. That is the definition of domination.
I'll be watching Sunday to see if Edwards can recapture that magic in the Lone Star State.
Mentioned Drivers: Carl Edwards
2009 Sprint Cup Race for the Chase Standings
Driver Standings after the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 6492 |
| 2 | Mark Martin | -108 |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon | -169 |
| 4 | Kurt Busch | -211 |
| 5 | Tony Stewart | -285 |
| 6 | Juan Pablo Montoya | -289 |
| 7 | Greg Biffle | -321 |
| 8 | Denny Hamlin | -352 |
| 9 | Ryan Newman | -411 |
| 10 | Kasey Kahne | -476 |
| 11 | Carl Edwards | -520 |
| 12 | Brian Vickers | -666 |
Popular News
-
Championship battle may not be tight, but Chase still has some intrigue
Comments (80) -
Kyle Busch would consider Nationwide title his biggest achievement in NASCAR
Comments (70) -
Denny Hamlin vows to retaliate against Brad Keselowski
Comments (70) -
Jeff Gluck: Brad Keselowski's aggressive style should be embraced, not criticized
Comments (53) -
Dale Earnhardt Jr. ready to end disappointing Cup season
Comments (45)
Recent Headlines
-
Final Phoenix ratings down 8.3 percent for Cup race
Comments (1) -
Roush Fenway's Carl Edwards captures pole for Nationwide race at Homestead
Post Comment -
Tony Stewart clarifies harsh comments about Dale Earnhardt Jr. over team radio
Comments (4) -
Milwaukee races appear to be in jeopardy as track remains without a promoter
Post Comment -
Roush Fenway Racing's Greg Biffle looks to end winless skid at Homestead
Post Comment
Poll PositionView All
Which has been most detrimental to NASCAR television ratings and attendance this season?
Promotions
-
Play "WIX Filters' Pick 3" stock car fantasy and win prizes. Season 2 is now in session!
-
Tweet your thoughts about each race and join the conversation with other fans.
-
Drive an authentic NASCAR Sprint Cup car at the NASCAR Racing Experience.
-
Make weekly pics for the Chase and be entered to win weekly SPEED Merchandise.
Comments
3 responses to "7 reasons to watch the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway: No. 2 - Carl Edwards". Post a Comment.
SheilaLovesNASCAR said:
Nov 3, 2009 at 5:13 PMAnother to look out for is Carl's team mate, Greg Biffle. Neither have won this year. Both are due. Anyone but Johnson, right?
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Reportbthompson133 said:
Nov 3, 2009 at 6:55 PMyou tell em 1
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Reportbkbroiler said:
Nov 3, 2009 at 7:40 PMReason No 1- See the empty stands. Another dull race at a duller track.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Report