Osborne steps down

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

Created: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 11:31 p.m. CDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Carl Edwards’ crew chief stepped down Tuesday, 19 races removed from a disheartening defeat in last year’s championship race.

Bob Osborne cited undisclosed health concerns in his decision to relinquish the No. 99 Ford, which has been stuck in a slump since Edwards ended last season tied with Tony
Stewart in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. The title went to Stewart on a tie-breaker.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Carl Edwards for the past 9 years and, during that time, my focus has been building a championship-caliber program,” Osborne said in a statement.

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