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Mileage May Vary

By Ryan McGee

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Carl Edwards grips the steering wheel of his Ford Fusion and suddenly feels the pressure of the moment. Here, on the grounds of Lowe's Motor Speedway, his driving skills are being scrutinized like never before in his five-year Sprint Cup career. All eyes are on him: an onboard TV camera, the lens of a still photographer, the constant gaze of crew chief Bob Osborne. As Edwards leans into the throttle, an Obi Wan-like voice whispers into his ear, hoping to help the 2008 Cup runner-up find a way ...

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