Daytona 500 Qualifying: Carl Edwards Proves He’ll Build on Last Season’s Success

Carl Edwards hasn't wasted anytime announcing to the NASCAR world that he is ready to pick up right where he left off. The driver that last year came as close as a driver could to a Sprint Cup championship, without actually winning it, laid down the fastest qualifying time for the Daytona 500, and he will be sitting on the pole when the sport's biggest race begins. Edwards fastest lap came in at a blistering 194.738 mph. This was the highest qualifying speed since 1999.Greg Biffle, who had turned in the fastest times at Friday's practice, finished second in qualifying at 194.087 mph. In the world of NASCAR qualifying, that is a Grand Canyon sized margin. This impressive time for Edwards is actually a far more promising s...

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