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Carl Edwards: Busch Series
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In 2005, Carl Edwards became a full-time driver in both the NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series, picking up his first Cup win at Atlanta. His impressive season ended with a run at a Cup championship, as he finished his first Chase in third place, with the same number of points as his teammate Greg Biffle, who took second place with more wins than Carl.
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Edwards conflict of schedule removes himself from IROC series: Crown Royal International Race of Champions (IROC) officials announced today a change in the 2006 driver roster. Ryan Newman will replace Carl Edwards representing the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. A scheduling conflict remains unresolved involving Crown Royal IROC Race Four at Atlanta Motor Speedway and the NASCAR Busch Series race in Memphis, both taking place on Saturday, October 28. Edwards will be competing full-time in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2006.
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Despite starting the season without a full-time sponsor, Edwards got off to a good start by finishing 12th at Daytona, fifth at California and 14th at Las Vegas. His breakthrough performance came in Week Four at Atlanta Motor Speedway when he won the Busch and Cup races—the latter coming in dramatic fashion as he edged Jimmie Johnson by inches at the finish line.
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Osbourne Wins WYPALL Crew Chief of the Race Award at Pocono: Bob Osborne, crew chief of the #99 Taurus, had the unenviable task of bringing Carl Edwards from the back of the pack to the front this Sunday at Pocono Raceway. Knowing it would take more than just a fast race car, Osborne executed a risky pit strategy that landed his driver a top-five finish in the Pennsylvania 500. For moving Edwards through the field, Osborne was voted the Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race. Edwards' double duty obligations made Osborne's day double tough. Edwards' Busch Series responsibilities had him racing in Fountain, Co on Saturday, forcing the team to use a substitute driver for time trials at Pocono. The team was penalized for the driver switch and had to start the Office Depot/Scotts Ford from the rear of the field.
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A year later, Edwards was considered a strong championship threat in the Craftsman Truck Series after winning the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway. As the 2004 season progressed, the stage got bigger for Edwards as he was named as Jeff Burton’s replacement in the 99 Nextel Cup ride in August. Jack Roush had struggled to find sponsorship for the 99 car with Jeff Burton behind the wheel, so the veteran driver left the organization and found a home with Richard Childress Racing. Edwards made his understated debut at the Michigan International Speedway. He posted an impressive 10th place finish in his introductory race.
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A new comer to the Cup race at MIS was Carl Edwards. Carl, who is currently #4 in the Craftsman Truck series points has completely bypassed the training ground of the Busch cars and signed through 2005 to drive the Roush car that Jeff Burton has driven for several years. Most young men spend at least a year in the Busch Series before joining the elite of NASCAR in the Cup Series. But the smiling face of Carl Edwards who became known for his backward flips following a victory in his #99 Craftsman truck will apparently now be seen regularly in the #99 Roush Cup car.
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