Hey racing fans, Carl Edwards here for another addition of Carl's Corner.  This weekend marks the first time back at Atlanta since I flipped Brad Keselowski end over end in the spring race.  Since that altercation, many slanderous things have been written about me and my "rage issues." Kevin Harvick even called me a "fake".  Nothing makes me angrier than hearing lies spread about me, espcially lies that aren't true. 

I promise I won't get too upset.  I'd just like to spend a few minutes clearing up the misconceptions about me, my feud with Brad and my "rage" issues.

Misconception #1: I'm Angry All the Time

I don't know where people get the impression that I'm ticking time bomb of rage just waiting to snap and go Bizerker.  I'm a really happy guy.

People like being around me.  I'm the life of the party.  Yes, I tried to punch my teammate in the face on national TV.  Yes, punched a grandma for wearing a Harvick shirt.  And yes, I showed no remorse for wrecking Keselowski. Why am I the jerk?  How many people do I need to punch to make you see I'm the victim?

Look at this picture:

Would an angry man let a Froggy get that close to his car?  I rest my case.

Misconception #2: I'm a Fake
Can a 'fake' do a backflip out of a car?  Can a 'fake' bench press two hundred pounds forty-four times in a row?  I bet Kevin Harvick would call someone a fake just cause they're a handsome guy with the plastic smile to hide the pain and anger in my heart.  I WILL BREAK YOU HARVICK!  I WILL MAKE YOU EAT MY TEARS!

Sorry, I don't know where that came from.  I apologize for that uncharacteristic outburst.

Misconception #3: I like to Pose Without My Shirt On

This is true.  Shirts are so itchy, so tight and there are way too many kinds: T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts, dress shirts, T-shirts that look like tuxedo shirts.  AHHH! Shirts, you make me so angry! [sound of Carl ripping off his own shirt]  Take that shirt! I'll punch you in the face like you were Matt Kenseth.  I WILL DESTROY YOU!

...I got a little worked up, but I promise to keep my temper under control.

Misconception #4: Back to the Anger Thing for a Second

How many people do I have to punch in the face before you realize I'm the good guy!?!  This whole business with Brad Keselowski was blown way out of proportion. 

AHHH!  I feel like if I could just punch you in the face you'd see this my way.  I'm getting so mad... HARVICK!...  KESELOWSKI!... KENSETH!... [sound of punching kittens]... You're the one with the problem... Stupid spell check on the computer... AHHHH!

* Disclaimer: Carl was busy yelling at the clerk at Jamba Juice for not adding enough blueberries to his Berry Yumbery(™) so he had a ghost-writer compose this week's column for him.