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NASCAR honors 'The Ironman' Ricky Rudd and 'Cousin Carl' Edwards as Hall of Fame inductees

  • Ricky Rudd and Carl Edwards were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame during a ceremony on February 7, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.
  • Rudd, known as 'The Ironman,' is recognized for his 788 consecutive starts and determination despite injuries, including using duct tape to keep his eyes open after a crash.
  • Edwards, who abruptly left NASCAR after a controversial title loss in 2016, plans to return to racing events in 2025 and is interested in television work.
  • The ceremony also honored Ralph Moody and Dr. Dean Sicking for their contributions to the sport, highlighting Moody's racing achievements and Sicking's development of the SAFER barrier.
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NASCAR welcomes Rudd, Edwards into HOF

Ricky Rudd, known as the "Ironman" for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, and 'Cousin' Carl Edwards were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday night.

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NASCAR honors ‘Ironman’ Ricky Rudd and ‘Cousin Carl’ Edwards at Hall of Fame inductees

By JENNA FRYER Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern era as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame in a star-studded Friday night ceremony. Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit. Following a crash the week before the Daytona 500, Rudd’s eyes were so swollen he used duct tape …

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NASCAR honors ‘The Ironman’ Ricky Rudd and ‘Cousin Carl’ Edwards as Hall of Fame inductees

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern era as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame in a star-studded Friday night ceremony. Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit. Following a crash the week before the Daytona 500, Rudd’s eyes were so swollen he used duct tape to keep them open so that he cou…

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NASCAR honors 'The Ironman' Ricky Rudd and 'Cousin Carl' Edwards as Hall of Fame inductees

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern era as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame in a star-studded Friday night ceremony. Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit. Following a crash the week before the Daytona 500, Rudd’s eyes were so swollen he used duct tape to keep them open so that h…

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NASCAR Hall of Fame 2025: Rudd, Edwards & Moody Take Their Place Among Legends

NASCAR royalty gathered in Charlotte on Friday night to welcome the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame—racing icons Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards, and the late Ralph Moody. These men, who helped shape stock car racing history, were honored alongside safety innovator Dr. Dean Sicking and legendary motorsports journalist Mike Harris. From Hall of Famers to today’s stars, the sport’s greatest figures lined the red carpet at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, …

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The Sports Network - Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd express gratitude with induction to NASCAR Hall of Fame

Famed car builder Ralph Moody joins Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd in Class of 2025.Read More …

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