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Checkered Countdown: Top-Five Texas Finishes

By Marco Venosta

Apr 9, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; A view of the field as they prepare to start after a two hour rain delay during the Duck Commander 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; A view of the field as they prepare to start after a two hour rain delay during the Duck Commander 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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No. 4 Carl Edwards’ great comeback in the closing laps (2005).

Edwards was sixth after the last caution in 2005. He had told his crew chief on the radio: “If we restart sixth or better we’re going to win” and he did it. He had such a superior car that he quickly made up all those positions plus all the lapped cars in between. Only the two front running drivers Mark Martin and Matt Kenseth proved to be harder to catch and pass. Martin was leading and hoped that Kenseth would set up a big fight against Edwards but that did not happen.

The driver of the #99 took second place away from him with five to go: from there on it was a two-car race for the victory. The gap quickly disappeared and with two laps to go Edwards was already making a move on the outside of turn one. Martin knew he wouldn’t be able to hold him off and surrendered the lead. It was the fourth win in Edwards’ impressive rookie year.

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