The only thing missing from Mike Edwards 2009 resume to this point is an NHRA victory. Behind the wheel of his team's Pontiac GXP, he has started this year's campaign almost like a pre-season script every racer hopes for.
 
In the first four stops on the NHRA tour, Edwards has earned a runner-up finish, back-to-back No. 1 qualifiers, and in Houston reached the semifinals while recording the fastest speed in NHRA history and becoming the first driver to eclipse the 212 mph barrier. The only thing missing from Mike Edwards 2009 resume to this point is an NHRA victory. Behind the wheel of his team's Pontiac GXP, he has started this year's campaign almost like a pre-season script every racer hopes for.
 
In the first four stops on the NHRA tour, Edwards has earned a runner-up finish, back-to-back No. 1 qualifiers, and in Houston reached the semifinals while recording the fastest speed in NHRA history and becoming the first driver to eclipse the 212 mph barrier.
 
"Everything that has happened to the Mike Edwards Motorsports team is all due to the hard work from every single person that is part of this program," Edwards said. "The guys at the engine shop have worked their tails off to get us some of the best power in the class. The guys at the race shop who travel to the events have done a flawless job on their end as well; all that has made my job behind the wheel that much easier."
 
With the start, Edwards sits third in the NHRA standings, his best after the first four events at any part during his career. "We have put in the hours and everything to make this team a success on and off the track. It is nice to see all that come together at this point in my career. I know that none of this would be possible if it wasn't for the support from everyone on the team, the sponsors, and Roger and Ann Stull. It is truly an honor to represent so many fine individuals."