5 NASCAR Drivers Who Are Due for a Return to the Winner’s Circle

When Carl Edwards flipped into Victory Lane after the Coca-Cola 600, he got that monkey off his back. As the new member of Joe Gibbs Racing, he faced pressure to match the performances of teammates Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth. Up until this win, you could make the argument that he was one of the pre-eminent drivers due for a trip to Victory Lane. Edwards became the ninth winner on the circuit, thus sliding the screen door a few more inches shut for those drivers looking to qualify for the Chase. The surest way into the postseason competition is to win a race, and perhaps these hungry and expectant drivers can clinch a spot—and soon. These five drivers haven’t won this year—or in a few years—and are due to return to...

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