For most drivers, reaching the final at four straight events or five of the last six stops, which includes two victories, would be something they would hope for, Mike Edwards included. But now that he has lived through that and knows he should have collected a few more trophies, Edwards wants to turn those three final-round letdowns into a summer run toward his first Pro Stock championship.
 
"This has been an incredible run we have been on as of late," he admitted. "I just wish it would have translated into a few more wins. We have had the car to beat at every race, so being in those shoes makes it tough when the trophy goes home with someone else."

For most drivers, reaching the final at four straight events or five of the last six stops, which includes two victories, would be something they would hope for, Mike Edwards included. But now that he has lived through that and knows he should have collected a few more trophies, Edwards wants to turn those three final-round letdowns into a summer run toward his first Pro Stock championship.
 
"This has been an incredible run we have been on as of late," he admitted. "I just wish it would have translated into a few more wins. We have had the car to beat at every race, so being in those shoes makes it tough when the trophy goes home with someone else."
 
To work on the problem, the team has tested and fills they are ready for the run toward the Chase for the Championship. "We are making sure we keep the momentum we have built over the next 6-7 races and set ourselves up to have a legitimate shot at the championship when the playoffs begin. That starts this weekend in Norwalk."
 
In the previous two trips to Summit Motorsports Park, Edwards did not qualify in 2007 and last year started from the No. 8 position, but lost in the opening frame.
 
"It is weird to say, that I just hope I win first round to say I have actually turned on the win light at the facility," Edwards joked. "The goal of everyone that shows up to compete in Pro Stock is to turn on that first round win light and go from there, so it will be a tough task just to reach that goal."
 
Currently, Edwards sits second place in points, his highest point at this point of his season of his career, trailing only Jeg Coughlin.

 

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