The dramatic trip to the checkers on Sunday gave Edwards his fifth victory of the season, behind the wheel of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford. He also earned victory in the Nationwide Series event, becoming only the second driver to sweep a race weekend in 2008.

"The crew did an unbelievable job, and the greatest part is that we didn't give up more bonus points to Kyle," Edwards said. Kyle Busch leads the season with eight victories which translate to 80 bonus points when the Chase for the Championship begins in September. At this point, Edwards has 40 bonus points, making him second when the Chase begins. Edwards lost 10 points for a rule infraction at Las Vegas.

"He's just so strong," Edwards began, "every time I win, and he finishes second, that's really a twenty point spread for us. We just have to keep going out there and try to win the next three events and go into the Chase on even ground."

The accolades do not stop there. Four years ago, the young Edwards debuted at Michigan as a Sprint Cup driver. In his short career, he has accumulated his 12 career victories, including one from the June 2006 MIS race as well. Edwards also has 6 wins in the Craftsman Truck Series and a Nationwide Series Drivers Championship Title. " It means a lot to me," Edwards commented on his day. "Four years ago today, I ran my first Cup race for Jack Roush, and he took a gamble on me. Jack won the race that day, I believe Greg Biffle won it, and we finished 10th," Edwards continued. "All five of the cars were in the top ten. And to be part of that again today for Ford Motor Company, for Roush and for all the guys, it's an honor."

With his sweep of Michigan International Speedway, Edwards becomes the first driver since his former teammate Mark Martin (1993) completed the weekend sweep. He also celebrated his 29th birthday at the track on Friday.

"I can't believe my good fortune," said Jack Roush, Sprint Cup Team Owner. "I've been in the presence of really fast company starting with Mark Martin here in 1988. We didn't win in'88," Roush continued, "but we were in contention from the very beginning. Of course, he put his mark on our program and on our cars, on our strategy and on our thinking."

With his trademark backflip, Edwards landed a perfect finish for Roush Racing. His teammates also all finished within the top 10, tying David Ragan's career best finish of third.

'From the get-go, we had good speed," said Ragan. "Our pit crew did an amazing job." The second generation Sprint Cup driver is in his second full season of competition. He continues to contend for race wins, and is excited with the continued success at Roush Racing. "It's good to see all the Ford fans and Jack Roush, everybody's excited. I don't know what it is about this place, but we all seem to run well here," Ragan continued.

Carl Edwards Crew Chief Bob Osborne executed the perfect strategy, getting the No. 99 out in front of the points leader Kyle Busch. But, Edwards held on to finish the race in the top position. He flawlessly delivered a dramatic finish , by rolling to a great restart with only two laps to go. "I had a lot of fun," said Osborne, "It was a challenge all day." But, the trials paid off as Edwards delivered a flawless performance in the closing laps.