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Will Carl Edwards Drive for Shell/Pennzoil in 2013?

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PLAYERS: Carl Edwards,  Roger Penske,  Jack Roush
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There has been some speculation in the news world that Carl Edwards, driver of the No.99 Fastenal Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing could possibly be driving for Shell/Pennzoil in 2013. Sam Hornish Jr., currently is running the No.22 Penske Dodge with sponsorship from Shell/Pennzoil. Penske will be switching to Ford for the 2013 season. They will be using Roush Yates Engines… Hornish has averaged a 14.8 average finish, vying for the full time cup ride next season. Mike Mulhern said its worth watching how it plays out over the next few weeks. He said there is one unconfirmed report that Ford executives may want to put him in the car. If you remember, these were the same people that kept Edward’s from jumping ship last season before he resigned with RFR. No one really knows how that could/would play out since Shell/Pennzoil is a Roger Penske sponsor and not a Jack Roush sponsor. You must remember though that Edward’s is in a 3 year contract with RFR. The only way w...
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