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Carl Edwards shows off acting chops in new TV spot for Toyota

Carl Edwards has long been one of NASCAR's most mediagenic drivers. He has now scored a nice endorsement deal with one of the country's largest automakers, Toyota.

Edwards will star in a TV commercial titled "Tailgating," which will break Sunday during NBCSN's live national telecast of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 from Chicagoland Speedway. NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup begins Sunday, with Edwards one of the 16 drivers competing for the Cup championship.

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. gave Sporting News an exclusive sneak preview of Edwards' latest foray into TV commercial acting.