Officially, Carl Edwards is forever enshrined in stock-racing lore with his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday evening. Eight years after his abrupt decision to step away from NASCAR Cup Series competition,

Edwards, who will be inducted into the sport’s Hall of Fame on Friday alongside Ricky Rudd and Ralph Moody, initially felt nervous to return to the track when the fan favorite driver was invited to NASCAR’s 75th anniversary celebration.

NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony on February 7 in Charlotte will honor Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd, Ralph Moody, and Dr. Dean Sicking.

NASCAR's heroes and legends gathered at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday to formally induct the esteemed class of 2025 -- racing greats Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and the late Ralph Moody.

When each decided to retire, he essentially vanished from the NASCAR scene, and on Friday night, they will return to their old racing community as inductees of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Edwards, Rudd and the late Ralph Moody — who had success as a driver and owner — will be inducted as the shrine's three-member class of 2025,