Carl Edwards Advance
Martinsville Speedway, Mar. 31 – Apr. 2
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series: DIRECTV 500
Carl Edwards
Team: No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion
Crew Chief: Bob Osborne
Chassis Number: RK- 358
Edwards on racing at Martinsville Speedway:
“You know it takes a lot for me to look forward to Martinsville, but days like Bristol are sure helping. I am excited to go to Martinsville. I love racing at these short tracks. We need to have another good race like last weekend in Bristol. Martinsville is probably one of the toughest tracks for me in the Cup car. If we have another good qualifying effort this weekend in Martinsville, I know we will run well.”
Crew Chief Bob Osborne on racing at Martinsville Speedway:
“Martinsville is another challenging track for the Office Depot team, but I know we are up to the challenge. We are very confident in our brand new race car we taking up there this weekend. Carl and the entire Office Depot team did a great job last weekend in Bristol and we are just looking to continue that same success. We know how important qualifying is at these short tracks, so a lot of focus this weekend will be put on a great qualifying effort. Martinsville is a track where we have to take our time and be there in the end. Hopefully, we come out with a top-ten finish and move up another few spots in the points.”
Fast Facts
Carl Edwards’ best performance at Martinsville came in the Truck Series in October of 2003 where he started first and finished second.
After moving up eight spots to 22nd place in the point standings, Edwards currently sits only 106 points out of 10th place.
Edwards will only be running the Nextel Cup race this weekend, as the Busch Series enjoys its first off weekend.
Chassis RK-358 will be making its season debut this weekend for Office Depot team.
Edwards will be a guest on ESPN’s, “Cold Pizza” this Friday, March 31st.
Edwards will also be making his much anticipated debut on FOX’s, “24” this Monday, April 3rd at 9:00 p.m. (EST).
