Carl Edwards is joining Amazon Prime Video as a studio analyst for their NASCAR Cup Series coverage.
What will Carl Edwards bring to the studio?
He will bring his years of experience and on-track knowledge to the team, having won 28 Cup Series races.
The winner of the 2007 Xfinity Series champion had 72 combined wins across NASCAR's three national series.
Why is this significant for Carl Edwards?
This is a new venture for Edwards, who abruptly retired following the 2016 season and has not been involved with the sport much since.
He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame last month and is now set to share his expertise with fans.
What can fans expect from Carl Edwards as an analyst?
Fans can expect Edwards to provide phenomenal insight into the sport, given his knowledge and talent behind the wheel.
He will be joining Danielle Trotta and Corey LaJoie for pre- and post-race coverage from the studio.
The broadcast booth will be comprised of veteran lap-by-lap announcer Adam Alexander, NASCAR Hall of Famer and two-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Daytona 500-winning crew chief and current NBC analyst Steve Letarte.
Alex Strand, Sr. coordinating producer at Prime Video, said they are thrilled to introduce Carl, Trevor, Kim and Marty to their NASCAR on Prime Video team.
Carl's Hall of Fame career, combined with the extensive experience of Trevor, Kim and Marty, brings an unparalleled authenticity to their coverage.
Their deep knowledge and genuine passion will resonate with fans and elevate the NASCAR viewing experience.
Prime Video has been the exclusive home of Cup Series practice and qualifying since the second race of the season at Atlanta.
They will continue to be the exclusive home for Cup Series races, starting with the Coca-Cola 600 on May 25 and running through Pocono Raceway on June 22.
With its announce team starting to take shape, it is clear Prime Video is ready to make some history.
Having Edwards on the team is only going to add to the intrigue and should make for some great insight.
As a driver, Edwards had 124 top fives, 220 top 10s and 22 poles during his Cup Series career.
He was a two-time runner-up in the standings and had his biggest accolades at the highest level, including the Coca-Cola 600 and Southern 500, which he accomplished in 2015.