Ricky Rudd, one of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history, joined Carl Edwards, one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern ...

But two things tie Edwards and Rudd together — when each decided to retire, both essentially vanished from the NASCAR scene, ...

There was a time when he used to work as a substitute teacher while pursuing a career in NASCAR. Carl Edwards was known for handing out business cards to concerned authorities for a racing gig.

Hall of Famer Tony Stewart, who beat Edwards on a tiebreaker for the 2011 championship, used ... Carl Edwards sits in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas ...

Following a crash the week before the Daytona 500, Rudd's eyes were so swollen he used duct tape to keep ... Also inducted Friday night was Carl Edwards, a popular driver who abruptly quit the ...

NASCAR Honors 'The Ironman' Ricky Rudd and 'Cousin Carl' Edwards as Hall ... Rudd's eyes were so swollen he used duct tape to keep them open so that he could race. In reality, it was injuries ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carl ... Edwards and Rudd together — when each decided to retire, both essentially vanished from the NASCAR scene, and, on Friday night they will return to their old ...