Carl Edwards to Team Penske (Update)

UPDATE Motorsports writer Lewis Franck's Twitter: "OFFICIAL Just got off the phone with a senior @Team_Penske official who said no truth to Kirby's Carl Edwards story.

Carl Edwards

02/13/17 Gordon Kirby rumors that Edwards is being paid more than $15 million to sit-out this year and that he will return to action next year at the wheel of a third Penske Racing Ford. Penske runs two cars for Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano and has been planning to expand to three cars. Penske currently runs a third car for Ryan Blaney in partnership with the Wood Brothers, one of NASCAR's longest-running teams, so RP's team is entirely prepared to run Edwards next year.

For his part Edwards would be a perfect match for Penske. He's not only an excellent driver and mature man but also has a university education, unlike most NASCAR (or F1) drivers. Edwards speaks well, makes first-class TV commercials and is renowned for his athletic backflips off the side of his car after winning races. He would be sure to make Penske's NASCAR team even stronger.

Of course, nobody will confirm any of this fascinating little tale. It may be that I've been fed a red herring. Only time will tell. Gordon Kirby