Well…I may have to reconsider my total news blackout with the latest surprise that has blindsided me today….Carl Edwards announced he is retiring from NASCAR at the age of 37 to make sure he can be healthy the rest of his life….he is leaving one of the best rides on the circuit in the #19 Joe Gibbs car where he almost won the championship this past year. One of the things that Carl said with the announcement was that he has accomplished enough in his career…similar to what Nico Rosberg said after he won the F1 championship last fall….nevertheless, it is still a huge surprise that Carl is retiring….thanks for the memories, Carl…enjoy the rest of your life….