Carl Edwards is a retired American professional stock car racing driver. He competed in the NASCAR Cup Series and is known for his success with Roush Fenway Racing. Throughout his career, Edwards achieved 28 race wins and was a two-time runner-up for the NASCAR Cup Series championship. Born on August 15, 1979, in Columbia, Missouri, Edwards began racing go-karts at a young age. He quickly progressed through various racing series, including the NASCAR Xfinity Series, where he also found success. Edwards retired from full-time racing in 2016 but remains a respected figure in the sport.