When Ricky Rudd and Carl Edwards both left NASCAR after their driving careers ended, they disappeared from the sport, going ...

Ricky Rudd, once known as NASCAR's "Iron Man," reflects on storied career before induction to NASCAR Hall of Fame as member ...

But two things tie Edwards and Rudd together — when each decided to retire, both essentially vanished from the NASCAR scene, ...

The now-68-year-old made his NASCAR debut in 1975 ... a rare achievement in NASCAR. Ricky Rudd also set a record for the most consecutive starts in NASCAR history, starting in 788 straight races.

Ricky Rudd left the sport in 2007 with 23 wins ... The race reflected the now-Hall of Famer's toughness on the track that earned him the Ironman moniker.

Moody returned from World War II to chase a racing career, while Rudd and Edwards are two of the greatest drivers in recent ...

CONCORD, N.C. - One of the toughest drivers to ever compete, Ricky Rudd, will have his name and accomplishments immortalized during Friday night's NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the “Class ...

Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd had very little overlap in their respective NASCAR careers. Edwards only entered the elite Cup ...

Ricky Rudd, known as the "Ironman" for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, and 'Cousin' Carl Edwards were ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd had very little overlap in their ... “I understand now when people say ‘NASCAR is a family,”’ Edwards told the AP.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd had very little overlap in their ... he was astonished at the reception. “I understand now when people say ‘NASCAR is a family,”’ Edwards ...