Adam Edwards (born May 9, 1980) is an American professional

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driver and professional driving instructor.

Racing career

Edwards became interested in the mechanics of racing during his high school years and decided to pursue a career in auto racing. In 2002, he got his start into racing by becoming an owner-driver in the Pure Stock Division of the NASCAR Weekly Series. Five years later in 2007, Edwards broke into the national ranks by starting in 5 ARCA Racing Series events posting a best finish of 17th for Andy Belmont Racing at the

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. Edwards partnered up with

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in 2012 and made his debut in the

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driving the No. 75 Chevrolet in a start and park effort. He finished 33rd after falling out of the race within 5 laps. In 2014, after a two-year hiatus, Benning and Edwards reunited by attempting 5 races continuing the start and park efforts. All of his starts that year were in late field filler entries (the Truck Series had short starting fields that year in a number of races), which is why he received zero points in the 2014 standings. The following year, Edwards raced for

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in 2 races at the Texas Motor Speedway and the

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. Edwards also pursues in instructing and is a driving instructor at Andy Hillenburg's Fast Track High Performance Racing School where he coaches drivers and fans of Motorsports.

Personal life

Edwards was born in

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, on May 9, 1980, and graduated from

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in 2002. He co-authored the novel ''Faster Pastor'' with Sharyn McCrumb; the 2010 book is loosely based on his teaching experiences.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(

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) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Camping World Truck Series

Season still in progress
Ineligible for series points

ARCA Re/Max Series

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) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Edwards, Adam Living people 1980 births NASCAR drivers ARCA Menards Series drivers People from Falls Church, Virginia Sportspeople from Fairfax County, Virginia Racing drivers from Virginia