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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Carl Edwards Shocked by Denny Hamlin's Candid Confession
Carl Edwards Shocked by Denny Hamlin's Candid Confession originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Carl Edwards raced to a Hall of Fame career in the NASCAR Cup Series, racking up 28 victories in 13 seasons. Five of those wins came in his final two years with Joe Gibbs Racing. Denny Hamlin was his teammate. Advertisement Hamlin is now in his 21st season at JGR and has doubled Edwards career win total. Cousin Carl, who had stayed away from the sport since he retired in 2016, is now actively involved in it as an analyst with Prime's coverage. On Saturday at practice and qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway, Edwards joined Danielle Trotta and Corey LaJoie and talked about the challenges of racing around the 1.33-mile track. During that conversation, the 45-year-old made an unexpected admission about the word choices of his former teammate. Denny Hamlin during practice at Nashville Superspeedway.'I listened to Denny's podcast this week,' Edwards said. 'I was shocked at how much Denny gives away about his driving. I mean, if he's got more in there, I don't know what he's got because he was talking about how he sets his car up.' Advertisement Edwards' take on Hamlin's revealing remarks is interesting for a couple of reasons because it shows: 1) how much the JGR really shares with his audience and 2) how much information other drivers and teams in the Cup garage could gain from listening to the future Hall of Famer on his weekly podcast — whether it's replicating what he does or learning how to use that information and defeat him. Hamlin races on Sunday at Nashville. Edwards will be there for Prime's coverage, which begins at 7 p.m. And Hamlin will be talking about what happened in Tennessee on Monday's podcast. Related: Denny Hamlin Calls Out NASCAR's Repeated Excuse for Ignoring Fans and Not Making Change This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Carl Edwards hoping NASCAR fans make the move to Prime Video for the next 5 races
Even signing with Prime Video to be one of their analysts, Carl Edwards admitted he was wondering if NASCAR fans would know about the sport's shift to streaming for five races on Prime Video or if they would know how to access the races. That was, until he talked to one of his neighbors.
San Francisco Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- San Francisco Chronicle
Carl Edwards hoping NASCAR fans make the move to Prime Video for the next 5 races
Even signing with Prime Video to be one of their analysts, Carl Edwards admitted he was wondering if NASCAR fans would know about the sport's shift to streaming for five races on Prime Video or if they would know how to access the races. That was, until he talked to one of his neighbors. 'We're talking about other things and he said, 'Hey, you're doing some sort of TV thing.' And I was thinking, you know, this guy's 85 years old, and I'm gonna have to explain this to him,' Edwards said. 'And I started and he's like, 'Oh, yeah. I've got Prime. I'll be watching.'' Prime Video's first race on Sunday is the Coca-Cola 600. Not only is it NASCAR's longest race, it comes on motorsports' biggest day with Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 taking place before the green flag drops at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Prime Video has a seven-year deal with NASCAR. 'We couldn't be more excited to be starting with a crown jewel (race). It's a huge responsibility and we're excited to bring it to fans,' said Alex Strand, Prime Video's senior coordinating producer for live sports. 'What we saw when we brought 'Thursday Night Football' to Prime is we spent a lot of time making sure that we're delivering on expectations. There's trust the viewers are putting in you to bring them the sport that they love.' Prime Video is hoping to do that by getting some production help from NBC Sports, which has had NASCAR since 2015. Prime's relationship with NBC goes back to 2022 when it launched 'Sunday Night Football.' Analysts Steve Letarte and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are reunited. Earnhardt Jr. was with NBC for six seasons (2018 through '23) while Letarte has been with NBC since 2015. Alexander said his approach to calling the races has been the same, no matter the network. 'Just be a setup guy for two analysts that obviously know it inside and out, and be able to relay the message to the fans of what's happening on track,' he said. 'I think it would be easy for someone when you look at new partners coming into the sport, that everything is going to be changed. It jumped off the board with me right away that Prime has the balance of new, but also the respect to traditions that we're used to in the TV world and how that matches up with NASCAR.' The only new faces are Edwards and Corey LaJoie, who will be on pre- and post-race coverage. Many thought Edwards would become an analyst after retiring in 2017, but he resisted overtures from various networks until Prime Video approached him earlier this year. 'The timing just feels right. I'm shocked at the way the sport has welcomed me back personally,' said Edwards, a 28-time winner in the Cup series. 'I wasn't sure about this, but Prime came to visit me in Missouri and we sat around at my kitchen table talking with my family. I'm glad they came out. It's going to be an adventure.' Prime Video will be bringing its own touches to the races. Green flag racing will include a double-box commercial format, ensuring viewers won't miss any action. There will also be highlights of key moments allowing viewers to catch up to action. As far as in-race strategy innovations, Prime is still testing some things as they try to continue what they have done during NFL coverage, which is explain complex matters in a simple way. 'I believe people are going to find it. They're going to enjoy it. And, you know, hopefully it just becomes, something that that all the fans feel good about and don't have any hiccups,' Edwards said.
Hamilton Spectator
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Carl Edwards hoping NASCAR fans make the move to Prime Video for the next 5 races
Even signing with Prime Video to be one of their analysts, Carl Edwards admitted he was wondering if NASCAR fans would know about the sport's shift to streaming for five races on Prime Video or if they would know how to access the races. That was, until he talked to one of his neighbors. 'We're talking about other things and he said, 'Hey, you're doing some sort of TV thing.' And I was thinking, you know, this guy's 85 years old, and I'm gonna have to explain this to him,' Edwards said. 'And I started and he's like, 'Oh, yeah. I've got Prime. I'll be watching.'' Prime Video's first race on Sunday is the Coca-Cola 600. Not only is it NASCAR's longest race, it comes on motorsports' biggest day with Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 taking place before the green flag drops at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Prime Video has a seven-year deal with NASCAR. 'We couldn't be more excited to be starting with a crown jewel (race). It's a huge responsibility and we're excited to bring it to fans,' said Alex Strand, Prime Video's senior coordinating producer for live sports. 'What we saw when we brought 'Thursday Night Football' to Prime is we spent a lot of time making sure that we're delivering on expectations. There's trust the viewers are putting in you to bring them the sport that they love.' Prime Video is hoping to do that by getting some production help from NBC Sports, which has had NASCAR since 2015. Prime's relationship with NBC goes back to 2022 when it launched 'Sunday Night Football.' In the booth, Adam Alexander is the play-by-play announcer for the Xfinity Series on The CW along with doing Cup Series races on TNT. Analysts Steve Letarte and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are reunited. Earnhardt Jr. was with NBC for six seasons (2018 through '23) while Letarte has been with NBC since 2015. Alexander said his approach to calling the races has been the same, no matter the network. 'Just be a setup guy for two analysts that obviously know it inside and out, and be able to relay the message to the fans of what's happening on track,' he said. 'I think it would be easy for someone when you look at new partners coming into the sport, that everything is going to be changed. It jumped off the board with me right away that Prime has the balance of new, but also the respect to traditions that we're used to in the TV world and how that matches up with NASCAR.' The only new faces are Edwards and Corey LaJoie, who will be on pre- and post-race coverage. Many thought Edwards would become an analyst after retiring in 2017, but he resisted overtures from various networks until Prime Video approached him earlier this year. 'The timing just feels right. I'm shocked at the way the sport has welcomed me back personally,' said Edwards, a 28-time winner in the Cup series. 'I wasn't sure about this, but Prime came to visit me in Missouri and we sat around at my kitchen table talking with my family. I'm glad they came out. It's going to be an adventure.' Prime Video will be bringing its own touches to the races. Green flag racing will include a double-box commercial format, ensuring viewers won't miss any action. There will also be highlights of key moments allowing viewers to catch up to action. As far as in-race strategy innovations, Prime is still testing some things as they try to continue what they have done during NFL coverage, which is explain complex matters in a simple way. 'I believe people are going to find it. They're going to enjoy it. And, you know, hopefully it just becomes, something that that all the fans feel good about and don't have any hiccups,' Edwards said. ___ AP auto racing:
Fox Sports
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Carl Edwards hoping NASCAR fans make the move to Prime Video for the next 5 races
Associated Press Even signing with Prime Video to be one of their analysts, Carl Edwards admitted he was wondering if NASCAR fans would know about the sport's shift to streaming for five races on Prime Video or if they would know how to access the races. That was, until he talked to one of his neighbors. 'We're talking about other things and he said, 'Hey, you're doing some sort of TV thing.' And I was thinking, you know, this guy's 85 years old, and I'm gonna have to explain this to him,' Edwards said. 'And I started and he's like, 'Oh, yeah. I've got Prime. I'll be watching.'' Prime Video's first race on Sunday is the Coca-Cola 600. Not only is it NASCAR's longest race, it comes on motorsports' biggest day with Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 taking place before the green flag drops at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Prime Video has a seven-year deal with NASCAR. 'We couldn't be more excited to be starting with a crown jewel (race). It's a huge responsibility and we're excited to bring it to fans,' said Alex Strand, Prime Video's senior coordinating producer for live sports. 'What we saw when we brought 'Thursday Night Football' to Prime is we spent a lot of time making sure that we're delivering on expectations. There's trust the viewers are putting in you to bring them the sport that they love.' Prime Video is hoping to do that by getting some production help from NBC Sports, which has had NASCAR since 2015. Prime's relationship with NBC goes back to 2022 when it launched 'Sunday Night Football.' In the booth, Adam Alexander is the play-by-play announcer for the Xfinity Series on The CW along with doing Cup Series races on TNT. Analysts Steve Letarte and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are reunited. Earnhardt Jr. was with NBC for six seasons (2018 through '23) while Letarte has been with NBC since 2015. Alexander said his approach to calling the races has been the same, no matter the network. 'Just be a setup guy for two analysts that obviously know it inside and out, and be able to relay the message to the fans of what's happening on track,' he said. 'I think it would be easy for someone when you look at new partners coming into the sport, that everything is going to be changed. It jumped off the board with me right away that Prime has the balance of new, but also the respect to traditions that we're used to in the TV world and how that matches up with NASCAR.' The only new faces are Edwards and Corey LaJoie, who will be on pre- and post-race coverage. Many thought Edwards would become an analyst after retiring in 2017, but he resisted overtures from various networks until Prime Video approached him earlier this year. 'The timing just feels right. I'm shocked at the way the sport has welcomed me back personally,' said Edwards, a 28-time winner in the Cup series. 'I wasn't sure about this, but Prime came to visit me in Missouri and we sat around at my kitchen table talking with my family. I'm glad they came out. It's going to be an adventure.' Prime Video will be bringing its own touches to the races. Green flag racing will include a double-box commercial format, ensuring viewers won't miss any action. There will also be highlights of key moments allowing viewers to catch up to action. As far as in-race strategy innovations, Prime is still testing some things as they try to continue what they have done during NFL coverage, which is explain complex matters in a simple way. 'I believe people are going to find it. They're going to enjoy it. And, you know, hopefully it just becomes, something that that all the fans feel good about and don't have any hiccups,' Edwards said. ___ AP auto racing: recommended in this topic
