Edwards walked away from the sport in 2016 at the age 36 with 28 Cup wins.
called that group “the men who define the competition of our sport.” He added, “Their accomplishments are the benchmark that much of our history is identified by. Honoring them in this way, at the beginning of the NASCAR 50th anniversary celebration, is one way of showing our true appreciation for them and the invaluable contribution they have given over the past 50 years. These are the drivers who made and make NASCAR fans stand on their feet and cheer.
The newest group among the sport’s greatest drivers is being selected by a committee comprised of former drivers, team owners, industry personnel, NASCAR executives, and current and former media members. All 75—the original 50 class named 25 years ago and the new 25—will be recognized during Goodyear 400 pre-race ceremonies.Getty ImagesOne of the most popular drivers ever to drive a Cup Series car—although ever officially honored with that title—is officially among NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers.
Edwards, a former substitute school teacher who often distributed “ride wanted” business cards at Midwestern short tracks, won 22 poles and 28 Cup Series races, beginning with Ford owner Jack Roush at Atlanta in 2005. His final Cup victory came in 2016 at Fort Worth in a In addition to those 28 Cup victories and eight top-10 points seasons, Edwards won 38 Xfinity Series races at the 2007 title for Roush; he was also the series’ Most Popular Driver that year. He was second in Xfinity points four other times, losing out to Clint Bowyer, and to future Cup champions Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, and Brad Keselowski.
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