As poplar as he was to the fans his leaving wont help the organization get back on track to overcome the land rush of fans denying the sport, Hopefully he will get back into a dirt late model.
Carl Edwards as had enough.
Started by racepace, Jan 15 2017 07:15 PM
17 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 15 January 2017 - 07:15 PM
#2
Posted 15 January 2017 - 07:35 PM
I don't think Edwards ever ran dirt Late Models?/ The cars he ran mostly before heading to NASCAR were like our E-Mods here in the western PA area.
GOOD RACING!!!
Walt
#3
Posted 15 January 2017 - 08:16 PM
Edwards did some dirt late model racing. In 2007 Edwards won The Prelude to the Dream.
#4
Posted 15 January 2017 - 10:46 PM
His main racing as Walt pointed out was imca mod racing on dirt, yes some LM experiences but mainly modified
James M. Holcomb
#5
Posted 16 January 2017 - 06:26 AM
Carl has been a fan favorite for many years. I believe he has finished second in the chase 3 times, that alone I feel had a lot to do with his decision. He has a family and what it takes mentally and physically may have played a role in his future. I don't think we've seen the last of him. Squarez ? will be needing to step up his game. You gotta wonder how much longer Kennseth will be behind the wheel ? Maybe Carl can follow Mark Martin and CBR and get a young hot shoe to bring along.
#6
Posted 16 January 2017 - 05:20 PM
At only 37, and the shape he's in, he could take several years off and still return in competitive fashion. Lots of drivers will be retiring or replaced in the coming years and he could easily return. I could be wrong, but I think this step aside was planned a while back to promote Suarez (ARRIS), and Nascar's Drive for Diversity. It sure won't help the crowds or viewership, and I feel bad for the wing guy in the infield who still has not perfected his back flips.
#8
Posted 17 January 2017 - 10:11 AM
I really don't think he's happy with NASCAR in general. He's too good of a guy to come right out and say it, but you know he feels he's been cheated by them on more than one occasion, most recently the last caution that he felt cost him a championship. It's gotta suck knowing that having the fastest car, the best crew, and giving 110%, it's just not all it takes to win. Luck plays its hand in all motor sports, but NASCAR has been pretty extreme lately, and a lot of drivers have been pretty vocal about it.
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#9
Posted 21 January 2017 - 11:09 AM
I don't watch Nastycar any more. It's too much in favor of a certain few. I knew that Carl was not going to be the winner. All week long it was talk of Jimmie Johnson going for his 7th. This year the talk all year will be about Dale Earnhart Jr. big come-back. Local racing is the best.
#10
Posted 21 January 2017 - 01:57 PM
I don't think Ford was happy to lose him when he went with Gibbs. I see this as a break to settle the contract and he will be back in a Ford in 2018 or so.........Wait for it!!
I have a feeling there is going to be an open seat at Stewart Haas at the end of the 2017 season.
The big question is will it be filled by Larson or Edwards??
#11
Posted 21 January 2017 - 03:04 PM
I don't think your going to see Larson going anywhere. Ganassi see's how good this guy is. But I do agree the drivers at TSR will be seat jumping. Personally I still can't believe TSR is going Toyota. With the heavy chev/GM support and sponsorship TSR rec'd I expected them to be with GM to the end.
#12
Posted 21 January 2017 - 03:27 PM
I don't think your going to see Larson going anywhere. Ganassi see's how good this guy is. But I do agree the drivers at TSR will be seat jumping. Personally I still can't believe TSR is going Toyota. With the heavy chev/GM support and sponsorship TSR rec'd I expected them to be with GM to the end.
What are you talking about?? Stewart Haas and TSR are going to Ford. Money talks and I guess Ford's offer was better than Chevy/Hendrick.
It was well known that Stewart wanted Larson in his #14 but his contract with Ganassi isn't up till 2018. Ganassi is hardly a force in NASCAR and have a feeling if a shot/s at the Indy 500 isn't in Larson's future at Ganassi i'm betting Larson is going to move on.
If Bowyer doesn't perform in the #14 it wouldn't surprise me to see him done at the end of the season and Larson in the ride.
Edited by D1RT, 21 January 2017 - 03:28 PM.
#13
Posted 21 January 2017 - 03:45 PM
Boyer proved that even a top driver, who has won races, can't do diddle with a third rate car in NASCAR!!!! And such is much the same in all of racing!!
GOOD RACING!!!
Walt
#14
Posted 21 January 2017 - 08:31 PM
The business relationship with SHR and Ford is substantial and long term. Both sides are committed to winning the championship and for the most part, they have the resources to do so. KL will be in an Indy car someday soon, as he's in the right camp for that to happen.
#15
Posted 21 January 2017 - 09:04 PM
My bad... no idea why I said Toyota.
#16
Posted 24 January 2017 - 07:51 AM
Looks like he got out just in time with this assinine new point system that has been dreamed up. Pretty soon the Cup races will only have friends and family sitting in the stands like some of the truck series races have been lately!
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#17
Posted 24 January 2017 - 09:44 PM
If you listen to the drivers on twitter they all seem to be in favor of this. I have to agree with what Jimmie Johnson said. WIN...jr. did mentioned that nascar now has a drivers counsel that they want and get input on rule changes being made. Again, most seem to be in favor. I guess time will tell.
#18
Posted 25 January 2017 - 04:52 PM
I'm sure this business of trying to win each segment of each race for extra points will make for some extra crashes as well?
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