Will Edwards Lend A Helping Hand To Keselowski?
Who would have thought Carl Edwards (No. 60 Copart Ford) may end up helping his rival, Brad Ke-selowski (No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge)? That very well could be the case as the season comes down to its final two races. And the ―assist‖ could begin to play out at Phoenix International Raceway. Keselowski clinched the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series driver championship last Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway. He also finished third. His chief rival, Edwards, won. Sandwiched in between was 2009 series champion Kyle Busch (No. 18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota), who finished second. The driver ring may now officially be ready for Keselowski‘s finger, but there‘s still an elephant in the room at Penske Racing. The No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing team, led by Busch, is closer to splitting the champi-onship. The No. 18 team leads the owner standings by 81 points over the No. 22. Adding to that deficit is that Busch has won three of the last six races at Phoenix, including in April. That victory broke a three-race