Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson: 2011 Cup Contenders

With only ten races remaining before the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup begins, four drivers have emerged as favorites to bring home the title in 2011. Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch all sit in the Top 5 in the Sprint Cup points standings. They’ve all won this year, arguably being the most consistent drivers on the circuit. All four have the chance to bring home the Sprint Cup championship. It should also come as no surprise that they have all found themselves in this position in recent years, but only one has been able to finish the deal. And he’s done it five years straight.   A Proven Champion—Five Times Over Jimmie Johnson continues to rewrite history every year. In 2008, he joined Cal...

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