NASCAR Rumblings: Will Carl Edwards’ Lack of a Contract Distract Title Contender?

The 2011 season has been a mixture of good results on the racetrack and uncertainty off it for Carl Edwards.Edwards has performed as well as many expected. He is leading the standings and has won one race so far this season.But there is an elephant looming in the room: Edwards' contract with Roush Fenway Racing runs only through 2011, and it could be hard for Edwards to make a determined title run without knowing where he'll be in 2012. Some drivers are speculating that the distraction of contract uncertainty could hurt Edwards' title chances.Jeff Gordon recently said said that no matter which way Edwards is leaning, it's a bad thing to wait too long before making a decision. “Whether or not he's staying or go...

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