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Edwards, Pearson Turns Laps Together at Darlington
CSD Staff, April 16

NASCAR’s Carl Edwards, who some say is making his own legend in the sport spent time Wednesday with one of NASCAR’s biggest legends, David Pearson.

Carl Edwards chats with David Pearson during Darlington Raceway's media day in advance of the Dodge Challenger 500 (Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

David Pearson drives the famous No. 21 Wood Brothers Mercury ahead of Carl Edwards in his No. 99 Office Depot Ford during Darlington Raceway's media day in advance of the Dodge Challenger 500 (Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

A three-time winner in 2008, Edwards was at Darlington Raceway helping track officials promote next month's Dodge Avenger 500. Pearson got in on the act by getting behind the wheel of a 1971 Mercury Cyclone that had been on display at the Darlington Raceway Museum and had not been cranked up in 33 years to turn laps at the track where he has 10 wins.

Leonard Wood of the Wood Brothers, Pearson’s former boss, was able to restore the car to running condition.

Edwards in one of his teams show cars turned five laps with Pearson on the track. The 73-year-old Pearson, who retired in 1986, ‘passed’ Edwards to ‘win’ the five-lap exhibition race.

"It was great to get back out on the track at Darlington Raceway and get my 11th win here," Pearson said. "I have been looking forward to this day for a long time."

Edwards, who flew Pearson to Darlington in his plane, treated the event as a learning experience for the Dodge Challenger 500 on May 10. During the flight, he listened to old stories and pointers from Pearson.

Pearson’s advice has helped drivers like Ricky Craven, who edged Kurt Busch in the 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 500. When Craven first came to Darlington in the early 1990s, Pearson took him around the track in a van.

“I learned some tricks, hopefully,” Edwards said. “But I’m glad and honored just to be out there on the same track as David Pearson.

“I made sure I got a good look out my driver’s-side window to see him passing me in the No. 21 car. That’s a piece of history and a moment I will never forget.”

Next Sprint Cup Race:

What: AARON’S 499
Where: Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL
GREEN FLAG: 2:30 p.m. ET April 27
TV: Fox, 2:00 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN/Sirius Satellite Ch. 128.
Distance:188 Laps 500 miles
Track layout:2.66 paved track
2007 Winner: Jeff Gordon

Todays Headlines:

--BAM Racing cuts Cup schedule

--Schrader to drive for Haas CNC at Talladega

--Hmiel Finding Success in Sprints

--Stewart Hints at Major Eldora Announcement

--Drug Test’s and Questions

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BAM Racing cuts Cup schedule
By Reid Spencer,Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service, April 17

Sponsorship issues and a switch from Dodge to Toyota have complicated the operations at BAM Racing, which won’t field a car at Talladega, as had been previously announced.

Schrader to drive for Haas CNC at Talladega
CSD Staff, April 16

In a move related to BAM Racing's announcement that they will not field a car at Talladega, Haas CNC announced Wednesday that Ken Schrader will drive the No. 70 Chevrolet at Talladega.

Hmiel Finding Success in Sprints
CSD STaff, April 17

Shane Hmiel won the USAC Western Sprint Car Series Open Wheel Challenge last Saturday night at The All American Speedway in Roseville, Ca.

Stewart Hints at Major Eldora Announcement
CSD Staff,April 17

Eldora Speedway owner and two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart is hinting that he will have a ‘major announcement and revelation’ during opening ceremonies June 7 of the Dirt Late Model Dream.

The View From Fanville
Drug Test’s and Questions
By Amy Hair,Senior Columnist,Cup Scene Daily, April 17

I’ve been watching the bantering going on about the drug testing policies that NASCAR has in place. Some are opposed to the current plan; some are fine with it…me? Glad you asked…

NASCAR Number
By Bill Marx, The Sporting News,April 17

10: David Pearson's wins at Darlington Raceway, his most at one track in his NASCAR career. Pearson, who made a promotional appearance Wednesday at the track, finished his career with 105 victories. In 47 races at Darlington, Pearson finished in the top five 24 times and won 12 poles.

This Day in NASCAR History
By Bill Marx, The Sporting News,April 17

1960: Emanuel Zervakis will have to wait for another day to record his first NASCAR win. Zervakis finishes first in a 200-lap race on the half-mile Wilson (N.C.) Speedway dirt track but is disqualified when it is determined his gas tank is too big. Joe Weatherly gets the win, his second in as many nights.

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