Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Edwards (December 7, 1936 â October 26, 2025) was an American motorsports fabricator, mechanic, car owner, and crew chief. He was among the first employees of Hendrick Motorsports in 1984 and later served as Ricky HendrickâÂÂs late model crew chief from 1997 to 2000.
Edwards built and owned the gold-and-black No. 98 modified and late model sportsman cars and competed on short tracks along the U.S. East Coast.
In 1984, Edwards joined Rick HendrickâÂÂs new NASCAR Cup Series operation as one of its first five employees (then known as All-Star Racing), working as a fabricator and mechanic during the teamâÂÂs formative years. He later served as crew chief for Ricky HendrickâÂÂs late model program from 1997 to 2000 and remained with Hendrick Motorsports for 29 years.
Edwards died on October 26, 2025, at the age of 88.
Within Hendrick Motorsports and the broader short-track community, Edwards was regarded for his technical skill and mentorship.