Carl Edwards
Atlanta Motor Speedway MARCH 7-9, 2008
Hampton, GA
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Kobalt Tools 500
Sunday, March 9
FAST FACTS
A career first, Edwards arrives in Atlanta as the Sprint Cup Series point leader.
Carl is looking forward to making it three in a row in Atlanta after back-to-back winning weekends at California and Las Vegas.
Edwards will make his eighth Cup start at Atlanta this weekend. In his previous seven starts, Edwards has achieved two wins, four top-five and six top-10 finishes.
Atlanta is where Edwards captured his first NASCAR Sprint Cup and NASCAR Nationwide Series wins. Both were in March of 2005.
Edwards will carry the colors of Aflac this Sunday, debuting the new colors that will adorn Edwards’ No. 99 for eight races in 2008.
Edwards will make his fourth NASCAR Nationwide Series start at Atlanta this weekend. In his previous three starts, Edwards has achieved one win and two top-five finishes.
Carl Edwards ? NSCS Advance
Team: No.99 Aflac Ford Fusion
Crew Chief: Bob Osborne
Chassis: RK-558 Brand New Chassis
Edwards on racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway:
“Atlanta is one of my favorite tracks to race. It’s a really fun track and I get excited just driving through the tunnel to get inside – I can’t wait to get there and race. The biggest day of my racing career came at Atlanta Motor Speedway, when I got my first Cup win. It’s a moment I know I’ll never forget. We’re heading to Atlanta on a streak of two consecutive wins, and I’d love to make it three in a row this weekend!”
Crew Chief, Bob Osborne on racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway:
“Atlanta is a great track for Carl. It really suits his driving style and we’ve done very well there in the past. We’re bringing a brand-new chassis this weekend, and we feel confident that it’s going to be a great car for us. I am confident in our team and driver and we should have a good showing this weekend.”
