Video of Carl Edwards’s Kansas Theatrics From 15 Years Before Ross Chastain’s “Hail Melon” Turns Fans Nostalgic

The second race of round 16 is ready to kick off at Kansas Speedway, and it brings back memories of a wild race earlier in the season. This particular race was marked by an astounding 12 cautions and a dramatic incident on the final lap involving Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson. One incident that truly stole the headlines was the heated altercation between Noah Gragson and Ross Chastain on pit road. It’s all reminiscent of Ross Chastain’s unforgettable moment from last year, which left the entire NASCAR world in shock.

Interestingly, it also harks back to a similar attempt made by Carl Edwards 15 years ago right here at Kansas Speedway.

Carl Edwards’ near-miss attempt reminded Ross Chastain

Fifteen years ago, during the closing lap at Kansas Speedway, Carl Edwards hit the throttle, slipped past Jimmie Johnson on the inside, and briefly made it to the front. However, his audacious move towards the wall resulted in slight contact with the wall, slowing his #99 car down. Jimmie Johnson seized the opportunity and reclaimed the lead. Edwards made a valiant effort to regain the lead, but it proved too late, with Jimmie Johnson ultimately crossing the checkered flag first.

In a post-race revelation, Carl Edwards shared his unusual strategy, explaining, “I played a lot of video games where you can just run it in the wall and hold it wide open.”

This incident’s video shared by NASCAR on NBC garnered significant attention, drawing parallels to Ross Chastain‘s shocking “Hail Melon” incident at Martinsville last year. Chastain boldly approached the final corner at Martinsville Speedway without lifting off the gas, passing five cars, setting a new track record, and securing the final transfer spot ahead of Denny Hamlin, all while riding perilously close to the outside wall.

Chastain’s wall-riding prowess propelled him to a runner-up finish in the championship standings. However, NASCAR soon deemed this maneuver unsafe under Section 10.5.2.6.A of the NASCAR Rule Book.

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“Love this replay reminder”- Fans embrace the nostalgia

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The video of Carl Edwards’ daring move indeed allowed fans to relive some nostalgic moments and sparked conversations about what he could have done, including his famous backflip celebration if he executed it correctly.

Many comments revolved around Ross Chastain’s remarkable move from last year, which garnered millions of views and left a lasting impression. Here is the video.

One fan wrote, “Wow, these were both my two favorites for years! Love this replay reminder. Now hanging in there with Kyle.”

“Ross Chastain would’ve pulled it off lol”

“Problem with Carl’s attempt was he started in the middle of the corner. If he had started at corner entry it would have worked”

“Gotta respect Carl for trying”

“Ross Chasitain said, “oh yeah, hold my controler ”

“Carl would’ve been proud of Chastain’s move”

With Kansas Speedway up next on the schedule, the question of who will emerge victorious is a tantalizing one. Kyle Busch boasts two prior wins at this track, while Kyle Larson triumphed earlier this season. Choosing a favorite this week is a tough call, as it hinges on their current form, race-day strategy, and a dash of racing luck. Who’s your favorite this week?

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