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Article: Edwards Closes Gap on Busch; With Chase Rapidly Approaching, Points Nearly as Important as Wins
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- August 18, 2008
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Carl Edwards sent a not-so-subtle message to Kyle Busch Sunday at
Michigan International Speedway.
"We're winning races," Edwards said after pulling away from
runner-up Busch for his fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup victory of the
season. "We're gearing up for the Chase. I'm feeling stronger than
ever. We're here to win championships. That's what we're shooting
for."
With just three races remaining until the start of the 10-race
Chase for the Sprint Cup, Edwards closed the gap on series leader
Busch with his second victory in the last three races. Edwards also
completed a rare weekend sweep on the two-mile Michigan oval, adding
the win in the 3M Performance 400 to a victory Saturday in the
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