Carl Edwards recipient of racing award at Race of Champions

By SceneDaily Staff

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, is competing in the Race of Champions in London this weekend.

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LONDON - Roush Fenway Racing's Carl Edwards was awarded the TAG Heuer Racing Award at today's Race of Champions at Wembley Stadium.

Edwards, winner of nine NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events in 2008, was selected as the best driver in the world from a panel of eight judges that analyzed the weekly performance of more than 150 drivers from Formula One, GP2, NASCAR and the World Rally Championship.

"It's a real honor to receive this award," said Edwards, who is competing in the Race of Champions for Team USA with Formula Drift racer Tanner Foust.

Foust replaced Travis Pastrana, who was injured during his motocross practice Monday. It was the second time in three years that the USA team had to have a late replacement – in 2006 Jimmie Johnson missed the race when he was horsing around riding atop a golf cart and got thrown off, breaking his wrist.

"I blew out my knee in a corner and was promptly run over. … Laying in a heap of dust, the first thing I thought was at least I didn't fall off a golf kart," said Pastrana, a good friend of Johnson.

Edwards was scheduled to compete in a heat race against Spain's Jaime Alguersuari, who competes in the British F3 International Series.

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Rita Lynch said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Carl,
Congradulations on the BEST DRIVER AWARD!!!!You deserved it.
You worked very hard this year to be the Cup Champion. Maybe next year.
Since I can't cheer for Jeremy Mayfield racing, I cheered for you.
Merry Christmas and the Best the New Year brings, hopefully the Cup Championship.
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Richard Reyes said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Whoa...Best Driver in the World. I have never been prouder of my favorite sport than I am today. Congrats Carl. Well Done!
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Robin Smith said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Way to go Carl- Good luck in the Race of Champions. Cant wait till Daytona in February.

Have fun in Thailand and good luck on your upcoming marriage in January.
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Werner Boehmert said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 12:13 PM
wow!!...wasn't expecting this...way to go Carl...
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Jim Bayliss said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 12:28 PM
YES, this was super. Another feel good moment for this year.
Keep it up Carl.
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Georgia Ross said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 12:29 PM
That is quite an honor for Carl and he has sure earned it. Part of the thrill of the 2009 season will be watching our "Backflip Boy".
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bill thompson said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 12:30 PM
at least some people know who the best is
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terry ruth said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Carl raced ...per Sports Illistrated...the Greatest Nascar Driver....David Pearson in the #21 Mercury at Darlington....thats guttsy....good for you Carl....Silver Fox got his 106th win that day....
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Pat Draper said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 12:42 PM
I was also glad to see Carl win this. He has done so good this past season. Even he didn't win the championship this year, i am looking forward to him winning it in 2009. Good luck in all you do.
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Michael Grogan said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 1:25 PM
Carl this is the BEST EVER! Congrats on a great season in Nascar, your upcoming marriage, and now the best driver of the year award! Way to go my friend!!!
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amber s said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 2:05 PM
ooh my goshh! WOOO GO CARL! :D you totally deserve it :) that's amazing :)
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andee anderson said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Congratulations Carl!When you have it,it shows.
13

Debbie Carter said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 2:24 PM
For once, someone got it right. Congrats, Carl, my favorite driver.

Debbie Carter
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tony jones said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Who wrote that article up there?? Best driver in the world???? are you kidding me? Are you full of Nascar and nothing else or what? He was awarded best driver for weekly performance! He was not awarded the best driver in the world. Why are you writing nonsense??? Why?
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Erin Holbert said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 4:58 PM
Congratulations Carl you #1 in Indiana is so happy for you and proud to be your fan. Let's go get em in 09.
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JOHNY D said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 5:45 PM
IT WAS MEANT STATISTICALLY THE BEST DRIVER OF THE YEAR BY WEEKLY PERFORMANCE..FOR EXAMPLE LEWIS HAMILTON (F1) OR FILLIPE MASSA (F1) DIDN'T DO WELL OR MADE SOME MISTAKES IN SOME RACES IN 2008 AND LOST POINTS.. ANYWAY.. HOW OLD CARL EDWARDS IS? HE COULD REPRESENT OUR CONTRY VERY WELL IN FORMULA 1 - WHICH IS WORLD'S MOST WATCHED SPORT.
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Werner Boehmert said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 6:15 PM
wouldn't it be kinda hard to do a back flip off a F1 car?...
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terry ruth said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 6:53 PM
LOL you had better be REAL quick!!!
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Nancy Hall said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Way to go Carl, Congratulations you are the best. You are a champion.
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Carol C said:
Dec 14, 2008 at 10:06 PM
What an awesome honor! I am proud to have the #99 on my car, you are a champion in my eyes and obviously to many other people, too. You represent the sport well, and I couldn't be prouder to be a fan. Congrats!
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Art Sheeler said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 3:35 AM
Boy oh boy there are people who have just got be on a downer (14). Just be satified that Carl has made all his fans feel real proud of our man Carl. Way to go Carl,get ready for next season. Have a wonderful off season.FORD fans are the best.
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Judi Wagner said:
Dec 15, 2008 at 2:31 PM
Carl is a great driver and a real nice person. He has signed my hat and jacket and both times has thanked me for buying them. He makes a fan feel like they are really important to him. Not like some other drivers that act like they don't care. I hope he wins these races and wins the championship in 2009.