NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series: Chevy Rock & Roll 400, 7:30PM, Sept. 11
Carl Edwards
Team: No.99 Ford Taurus
Owner: Jack Roush
Crew Chief: Bob Osborne
Chassis Number: RK-248 (ran at Richmond and New Hampshire earlier in this year)
Carl Edwards on racing at Richmond International Raceway:
"I'm looking forward to going to Richmond. We had a pretty good test there last week so I think we look pretty good heading into this weekend. The last three races with Bob (Osborne, crew chief) and the guys have been so much fun. We've got an awesome team and the guys have given me awesome race cars. I'm really excited to get back on track this weekend and continue to build on what we've got going right now."
Crew Chief Bob Osborne on racing at Richmond International Raceway:
"The No. 99 team has had some good runs over the past several weeks and we are looking to build on that this weekend in Richmond. We tested there last week and had pretty good results. I think those extra laps have helped us prepare for the upcoming race, there's no doubt about it. Carl has been doing an outstanding job in the No. 99 Ford and we want to continue that momentum through the rest of this year. We just need to stay focused and I think we will be good."
Fast Facts
The No. 99 team tested at Richmond last week.
Rookie Carl Edwards has posted two top-10 finishes in just three NEXTEL Cup Series starts this year.
Thirteen drivers, including Carl Edwards, have made their NEXTEL Cup debut in 2004. Looking at their first starts, Edwards posted the highest finish out of the 13 when he raced to 10th at Michigan.
