Slideshow: Carl Edwards through the years
A look back on the impressive NASCAR career of Carl Edwards, who shocked the racing world with news leaking of his imminent retirement.

Carl Edwards's rookie season

Photo by: Tony Johns
Carl's first win

Photo by: Autostock
The backflip

Photo by: Autostock
Making the Chase

Photo by: Autostock
His only NASCAR title

Photo by: Kurt Dahlstrom
His most successful season

Photo by: Michael C. Johnson
Kansas Hail Mary

Photo by: Motorsport.com / ASP Inc.
Taking flight at Talladega

Photo by: Motorsport.com / ASP Inc.
Edwards vs. Keselowski

Photo by: Motorsport.com / ASP Inc.
Payback

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Edwards vs. Keselowski, Round Three

Photo by: Getty Images
Winning the All-Star Race ... And then wrecking the car

Photo by: Action Sports Photography
Checkers and wreckers?

Photo by: Ashley Dickerson, ASP Inc.
2011 championship battle

Photo by: Eric Gilbert
Leaving Roush behind

Photo by: Action Sports Photography
Joining Joe Gibbs Racing

Photo by: Nigel Kinrade Photography
Carl's new ride

Photo by: Joe Gibbs Racing
Winning NASCAR's longest race

Photo by: Action Sports Photography
Winning the Southern 500

Photo by: Action Sports Photography
Final Daytona 500

Photo by: NASCAR Media
Another memorable finish

Photo by: NASCAR Media
Making the Chase for the tenth time

Photo by: Action Sports Photography
Final race win

Photo by: NASCAR Media
Championship showdown

Photo by: Rainier Ehrhardt
Going down fighting

Photo by: Action Sports Photography
Edwards' legacy

Photo by: Rainier Ehrhardt

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Series | NASCAR Cup |
Drivers | Carl Edwards |
Teams | Roush Fenway Racing , Joe Gibbs Racing |
Author | Nick DeGroot |
Slideshow: Carl Edwards through the years
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