Victory Lap: NASCAR Week in Review, 2-13-2012

  My thoughts on the week that was in NASCAR... NASCAR loves to see its drivers get recognition in the public eye. Carl Edwards and Trevor Bayne are leading the charge with nominations for...Cartoon Network awards! Edwards, who won the "In It To Win It" award last year, is in the running for the "Dance Machine" title. Edwards is well-known for his signature back flip after winning a race. Bayne, who won the Daytona 500 in just his second Sprint Cup start last February, is in the running for "Gnarliest Newb." Fans can vote for Edwards and Bayne on www.hallofgame.com now through Feb. 17. The winners will be announced on February 20 on Cartoon Network's "Hall of Games Awards" show, which will be hosted by Shaquille O'Neal. Jimmie Johnson will be making a guest appearance to present "The World's Fastest Award." Hendrick Motorsport's Kasey Kahne underwent knee surgery on Friday morning after experiencing swelling in h...