One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern era as the newest inductees ...

Ricky Rudd, known as the "Ironman" for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, and 'Cousin' Carl Edwards were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday night.

But two things tie Edwards and Rudd together — when each decided to retire, both essentially vanished from the NASCAR scene, ...