Carl Edwards falls short of top-10 points finish with seventh-place run at Homestead

By Lee Montgomery - Associate Editor
Sunday, November 22, 2009

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HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Roush Fenway Racing driver Carl Edwards beat Kasey Kahne by 10 positions in the Ford 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but Edwards still lost a bet to the Richard Petty Motorsports driver.

Edwards said he bet Kahne that he would finish higher in the Chase For The Sprint Cup standings, but Kahne ended up 10th, 10 points ahead of Edwards.

“I owe [Kahne] $20,” Edwards said. “I bet him we’d beat him in the points, so insult to injury.”

Edwards finished the 2009 season without a victory after winning nine races last year. Though he made the Chase, Edwards had a difficult season, with seven top-five and 14 top-10 finishes in a relatively down year for the Roush Fenway organization as a whole.

Edwards started 24th at Homestead but didn’t crack the top 10 until past the halfway point – minus a two-tire pit stop gamble that didn’t work. But Edwards and crew chief Bob Osborne got the car better.

“It started out really bad,” Edwards said. “I’d like to be happy with seventh place, but I’m not. We needed two or three more positions to beat Kasey for 10th in the points. I really wanted to be there at the banquet.”

Only the drivers in the top 10 in points will be honored at the Sprint Cup Awards Ceremony next month.

Since Edwards won’t be there, he offered a “quick version” of his speech.

“Thank you Aflac and Ford and all of my fans for sticking with us,” Edwards said. “I know it’s been a tough year, but we’ll be back next year. We’re gonna be all right. It’s just frustrating.”
 

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    nascarnutsheeler said:
    Nov 23, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Dang I'm disappointed that you didn't make it.You started to come on a little to late.I liked how you took the fans with you for a lap. Your an OK guy in my books,Also one of the finest drivers in Nascar.There won't be another year like this one.Look out Hendricks Heros, Fords coming back.Hold onto your hats.

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    andee said:
    Nov 23, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    If Bob Osborn does not change his mind about how important qualifying is ,they will be lucky to end up tenth.THAT OLD SET AROUND AND WAIT,"IT WILL COME TO US"does not work any more.In practice,you go right back out and try something else.

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    jhe1760 said:
    Nov 24, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    I'm glad for Kasey, he's my #2 driver, but I sure wish Carl were there. Kick those Fords in the but and take care of it next year. Carl will be a Sprint Champion.

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    LUV88AND99 said:
    Nov 24, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    I am so disappointed that Carl won't be at the banquet--now there is no reason for me to watch. After last year I just knew he would win the championship. Carl, I am so proud of you and especially how you never give up. That last race, last year, I can't forget how you did all you could--lead a lap, lead the most laps and win, only to have Johnson do what he needed to do. I love your smile, your backflips,commercials,ect. I light up like a Christmas tree when I see you on TV. My husband and daughter make fun of me! Looking forward to next year!

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