Many of his former competitors were shocked to see him on the Yard of Bricks; it was the first time most had seen Rudd since his final Cup Series race in 2007.

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.

The NASCAR Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees. The class includes Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards, and Ralph Moody, with Dr. Dean Sicking receiving the Landmark Award for his contributions to safety in motorsports.

Carl Edwards captured 28 NASCAR Cup Series wins over an impactful 13-year career in NASCAR's top series. On Friday night, the 45-year-old driver, who was known

Carl Edwards left NASCAR abruptly in 2016 and has mostly stayed away since, making his Hall of Fame induction all the more special to him.

Members from all across motorsports will gather at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte to celebrate the Hall's newest inductees.

NASCAR had a 63-year backlog of Hall of Fame-worthy drivers, owners, mechanics, crew chiefs, and executives when its Hall opened in 2010. Drivers and crew chiefs must be retired for three years to become Hall-eligible. Retired drivers Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd will be inducted on Friday in Charlotte.

Holman-Moody won 96 races and 83 pole positions with a group that included NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers Bobby Allison, Fred Lorenzen, Fireball Roberts, Joe Weatherly and Pearson. Moody died in 2004 at age 86.

Everything you need to know about the 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony that is due to go live from Charlotte, North Carolina

nascar hall of fame 2025 induction ceremony honors ricky rudd, carl edwards, and ralph moody in charlotte on february 19. live on tubi, peacock.