PHOTO BY CIA STOCK PHOTOIn a scene reminiscent of the worst movie in history, Carl Edwards was leading the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway when he was wrecked on the final lap just a few feet from the checkered flag. And when the cars came to a stop, Edwards climbed out of the No. 99 Claritin Ford Fusion and made a dash for the finish line on foot — just like Ricky Bobby did in Talladega Nights.
Oh God, I think I am going to be sick after writing that but there just isn't any other way to describe it. Now, if I see Edwards go up and mouth-kiss race-winnerBrad Kesolowski I am turning in my NASCAR credential and switching my fandom to water polo.
It was a horrific crash that almost sent the Edwards into the stands on the frontstretch.
And he wasn't lost for words in the post-race interview about his feelings concerning NASCAR and restrictor plate racing. "NASCAR puts us in a box. We will race like this until they kill somebody and then they will change it."Early reports indicate that several fans were injured from debris sent into the stands. Paramedics rushed to the scene and immediately began assessing those who were hurt.
UPDATE: According to reports, there were at least eight people in the stands injured from debris and from people trying to get out of the way. The most severe injury appears to be a broken jaw. I will continue to post updates, as NASCAR releases information. And don't forget to pick up a copy of The Examiner Newspaper on Friday for a full recap of the race and any actions taken by NASCAR in the wake of Edwards' accident.
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