Bayne and Edwards nominated for Hall of Game

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Carl Edwards and Trevor Bayne, known to most sports fans as winners in the Sprint Cup Series, could soon add "Dance Machine" and "Gnarliest Newb" to their respective resumes.

Edwards and Bayne have been nominated as part of Cartoon Network's second annual Hall of Game Awards, airing Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. ET. Five-time Cup Series champion and 2011 "Dance Machine" nominee Jimmie Johnson will also present "The World's Fastest Award" with a special cameo appearance.

The show, hosted by Shaquille O'Neal, is a high-energy, off-the-wall, multi-platform experience that lets viewers vote and honor their favorite sports stars and sports moments of the year.

Edwards and Bayne have been nominated -- and deservedly so -- to compete in the "Dance Machine" and "Gnarliest Newb" categories. Edwards' signature victory celebration, a backflip from his car, catapulted him to be a finalist in the "Dance Machine" category. Bayne's improbable 2011 Daytona 500 victory as a 20-year-old in only his second Cup Series start propelled him to compete in what is essentially the rookie of the year category in this year's awards.
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Fans can vote for Edwards and Bayne on Hall of Game | Sports Award Show | Cartoon Network now through Feb. 17. The site has already received more than 64 million votes.

Edwards is gunning for his second consecutive Hall of Game award after taking home the "In It To Win It" title last year. Other NASCAR nominees from last year's inaugural show include: Danica Patrick, "She's Got Game" winner; Kurt and Kyle Busch, "Super Siblings" nominees; and Travis Pastrana, "Alti-tude" nominee.

This year's Hall of Game features musical performances by Flo Rida and Hot Chelle Rae, and appearances by New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, pro and World Cup soccer goalie Hope Solo and Los Angeles Angels right fielder Torii Hunter.