Edwards extends with Roush Fenway

Roush Fenway Racing did not wait until the end of the season to extend the contract of its driver Carl Edwards. The driver of the No. 99 Ford currently leads the Sprint Cup Series with an eleven-point lead over Jimmie Johnson (Hendrick Motorsports), the reigning champion of the discipline. The current leader has already won one victory this season by signing ten top 5 finishes.

“I sincerely appreciated Jack Roush’s incredible opportunity and am honored to drive for him”, commented Carl Edwards. “As an organization, Roush Fenway gives me the resources I need to succeed and as a driver that is the most essential thing. We are leading the Championship and are in a great position for the Chase. »

Jack Roush credits helping Carl Edwards become a famous racing driver Nascar. “We noticed Carl?s incredible potential tens of years ago and it has been a real pleasure to see her progress to the forefront with the No. 99”, comments the president of the team. “We did not take our past victories for granted when discussing Carl?s future. His position in the Championship is a response to our confidence. »