Like the majority of today’s NASCAR drivers, Carl Edwards was influenced to become a racecar driver by being the son of a reputable driver, Carl Edwards Sr. Edwards Sr has spent some four decades as a modified stock car and USAC Midget Sprint Car driver, amassing over 200 career victories.

By the time Carl reached the youthful age of 13, he began racing mini-sprint cars. In his second season driving in the mini-sprint series, Edwards won four feature events. He continued his on-track success in the Midwest in 1995 and 1996 as he accumulated 14 victories.

Edwards’ career began to soar after he joined the IMCA Modified Division. He became a recurrent winner on the Midwestern dirt tracks, most notably in 1999 when he won 13 events. Meanwhile, the youngster’s engaging personality began to shine as he passed out business cards as a way to get his name out there to the racing world. Edwards heeded advice given to him by his first cousin once removed, Ken Schrader, a recognized NASCAR veteran who advised the young driver to gain as much experience in dirt track racing as he could. Additionally, Edwards spent time as a substitute teacher.

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