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My Take
Carl Edwards earns my respect mostly for how he left. The Columbia, Missouri native, a University of Missouri graduate famous for his celebratory backflips, raced hard for Roush Fenway and Joe Gibbs Racing before walking away while still competitive, which takes more nerve than most drivers can muster. Now an analyst for NASCAR on Prime Video, he's proof that knowing when to stop can be its own kind of victory. Born in 1979, with the easy charisma of a Leo, he reads the sport with the depth of someone who lived its danger and joy. A genuinely classy second act.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Carl Edwards
- Name (Japanese)
- カール・エドワーズ
- Reading
- かーる・えどわーず
- Born
- August 15, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- racing automobile driver
2. Background
- High school
- Rock Bridge High School
- University
- University of Missouri
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Carl Edwards born?
Born August 15, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Carl Edwards from?
Carl Edwards is from Columbia, Missouri, United States.
What does Carl Edwards do?
Carl Edwards works as racing automobile driver.
How tall is Carl Edwards?
Carl Edwards is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.