Carl Edwards didn’t have the best send-offs when he quit racing back in 2016. It almost looked like he was about to win his first Cup Series title in Phoenix, but the streak of bad luck continued. Little did anyone know back then that the championship race in Phoenix would be his last one in NASCAR. And just like that, he detached himself away from the sport, with no signs of his return or continued support.
But things changed last year as Edwards was voted in to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. All of a sudden there was chatter about his potential return to the racetrack, a chance for the fans to celebrate his NASCAR journey that ended abruptly. Well, the 45-year-old veteran hasn’t announced any plans for his return to the racetrack, but he might have to reconsider that stance. And the driver who is looking to bring Edwards back behind the wheels is none other than Kyle Larson.
Now we all know what happened last year during the All-Star race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Larson had to fly to Indianapolis Motor Speedway to participate in the qualifying event for the Indy 500, and he is scheduled to do the same this year. We saw Kevin Harvick come out of retirement and pilot the No. 5 HMS Chevy for the practice and qualifying rounds at NWS. This time around, Larson wants Carl Edwards to hop in his ride, as he made a public appeal to the veteran driver while speaking to Bob Pockrass.
“I would love to have Carl Edwards do it; I think it will be great. That’s my pick this year. I’ve mentioned this to Jeff Gordon and Cliff, but nobody really outside of that. So it’s not anything serious right now. But that’s who I would pick; that would make a huge splash in the sport and be great. Carl, if you happen to see this, please, please jump in the No. 5 car.” Kyle Larson said this to Bob Pockrass.
A week from today, Carl Edwards will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame with Ricky Rudd and Ralph Moody. … and Kyle Larson told me last week he has an offer for Edwards that he hopes Edwards won’t refuse — as his substitute driver for all-star practice. @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/opZl2qFFJ0
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) January 31, 2025
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