CE DIEHARDS - April 9, 2008 - Race Previews
After his dominance in Texas, Carl Edwards will look for his second consecutive win this week, as the series will head to Phoenix. Last fall, Edwards looked to be the dominant car before his engine let go after leading 87 laps from the pole.
This weekend's chassis for the Subway Fresh 500 - The No. 99 Aflac Ford will have Chassis No. RK-505 under the body this weekend. The chassis was last raced at Richmond in in September of 2007, where Edwards finished 42nd in the race after taking the lead on lap 167, Edwards led 15 laps before the engine expired and forced him to the garage area.
Moving up the points ladder after Texas - Carl Edwards made a move in the points standings after his dominating victory in Texas last weekend. Edwards climbed up to ninth place in the points standings, making a five position jump from 14th before Texas. Edwards has won 3 races this season, scored 3 top-five finishes, 4 top-ten finishes, and has won $ 2,044,140 in winnings.
Driving Ratings & More - After seven races this season, Carl Edwards is 2nd in driver ratings; only behind Kyle Busch this season in ratings. Edwards has a high rating of 139.8 this season and an average rating of 111.2 this year. He ranks second behind Busch in miles led with 492.32 to Busch's 672.15, and ranks second in laps run on lead lap with 97.57 compared to Jeff Burton's 99.79 percent.
Last Six Races of the Season - Over the last six races this season, Carl Edwards ranks third behind RCR teammates Jeff Burton and Kevin Harvick. Edwards has 3 wins in the last six races, 3 top-five finishes, 4 top-tens, scored 885 points, and scored 30 bonus points this season.
Carl Edwards on the Subway Fresh 500 - "It's always fun to go to Phoenix. The track itself is pretty unique with a complex shape - so it makes for great racing. We've had solid finishes at Phoenix in the past, so I know we have the ability to run well there."
Chris Andrews on the Subway Fresh 500 - "Although I've said this every week for the last four races, I'm looking forward to Phoenix this weekend. The Roush Fenway cars were strong there last fall, Carl was leading when he suffered engine failures, and Greg and Matt finished second and third. Bob has gone a great job with the No. 99 team and I'm glad I can keep the ball rolling in his absence.