Carl Edwards Open to Driving Kyle Larson’s Car at All-Star Race
NASCAR Hall of Famer Carl Edwards is keeping his options open about potentially driving for Kyle Larson at the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Larson needs a substitute driver to practice for him at the Speedway Motor Sports track in May due to his commitment to the Indianapolis 500.He jokingly suggested Edwards for the role, adding that he doesn’t know if the two-time NASCAR champions wants to risk crashing his car.
“Actually, this is cool my friend sent me that and really it’s an honor,” Edwards said, according to a NASCAR media Zoom call Thursday.“I mean he’s one of the fastest guys to ever drive one of these cars, and for him to say that, I don’t know if he’s messing with me, I’m very likely to crash a car if I were to get in one right now. But that is kind of captivating, but I’d have to go run the sim or something like that and see if I can even get around North wilkesboro. But nobody’s officially talked to me about it, no.”
While Edwards expressed some hesitancy due to his retirement and lack of recent experience, he did leave the door open for a potential return to competition.“No,it’s never a total no,I like options but I don’t know,” Edwards continued. “I’d say, yeah, it’s no for now, but I’d drive a sim and check it out.”
Edwards, 45, retired from NASCAR in 2016 after a successful career that included 28 victories and 220 top-10 finishes over 445 starts. His final race was marred by a controversial confrontation with Joey Logano, ultimately giving Jimmie Johnson a chance to clinch his seventh championship.
The prospect of Edwards returning to the track, even for a single race, would undoubtedly draw significant attention from fans and media alike.
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Carl Edwards Open to Driving Kyle LarsonS Car at All-Star Race
NASCAR Hall of Famer Carl Edwards is keeping his options open about potentially driving for Kyle Larson at the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Larson needs a substitute driver to practise for him at the Speedway Motor Sports track in May due to his commitment to the Indianapolis 500.He jokingly suggested Edwards for the role, adding that he doesn’t know if the two-time NASCAR champions wants to risk crashing his car.
“Actually, this is cool my friend sent me that and really it’s an honor,” Edwards said, according to a NASCAR media Zoom call Thursday.“I mean he’s one of the fastest guys to ever drive one of these cars, and for him to say that, I don’t know if he’s messing with me, I’m very likely to crash a car if I were to get in one right now. But that is kind of captivating, but I’d have to go run the sim or something like that and see if I can even get around North wilkesboro. But nobody’s officially talked to me about it,no.”
While Edwards expressed some hesitancy due to his retirement and lack of recent experience, he did leave the door open for a potential return to competition.“No,it’s never a total no,I like options but I don’t know,” Edwards continued. “I’d say, yeah, it’s no for now, but I’d drive a sim and check it out.”
Edwards, 45, retired from NASCAR in 2016 after a successful career that included 28 victories and 220 top-10 finishes over 445 starts. his final race was marred by a controversial confrontation with Joey Logano, ultimately giving Jimmie Johnson a chance to clinch his seventh championship.
The prospect of Edwards returning to the track, even for a single race, woudl undoubtedly draw significant attention from fans and media alike..
Frequently Asked Questions
**Q: Why does Kyle Larson need a substitute driver?**
**A:** Larson is committed to competing in the Indianapolis 500, which conflicts with the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
**Q: Has kyle Larson officially asked Carl Edwards to drive his car?**
**A:** Not yet. While Larson jokingly suggested edwards as a potential driver, no official offer has been made.
**Q: Is Carl Edwards interested in returning to racing?**
**A:** edwards expressed some hesitation due to his retirement and lack of recent experience. However, he hasn’t ruled out the possibility, stating that he would be open to trying a simulator to see how he fares.
**Q: When was Carl Edwards’ last NASCAR race?**
**A:** Edwards retired from NASCAR in 2016 after his final race, which was marred by a controversial incident with Joey Logano.
Would Carl Edwards’ return to the track for a single race be a welcome sight for NASCAR fans?
