Carl Edwards: Why He Still Could Be NASCAR’s Savior

There are always major players who are associated with each sport. They draw fan reaction and media attention with the mention of their name. NASCAR is no different, but their starpower has lacked the brilliance they need. It was expected that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would pick up the gauntlet and run with it after the death of his famous father, the "Intimidator." Earnhardt has been a brand name with NASCAR. Other drivers have garnered mass attention with more extraordinary performance than Junior, like Jimmie Johnson and his five consecutive championships, yet their brand pales to that of the Earnhardt. In the search for the next great player, some look to Carl Edwards as the new face of NASCAR. Edwards, 33, is a NASCAR Sprint C...

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