"Team leader" of Carl Edwards resigned on 19 games removed from a disappointing defeat in the championship last year.
Bob Osborne cited health concerns confidential with his decision to leave the No. 99 Ford, who was locked in a crisis, as Edwards finished last season tied with Tony Stewart in Sprint Cup for Hunting . The championship was won by Stewart in a tiebreaker.
"I had the pleasure of working with Carl Edwards in the last nine years and during that time, the focus was to build a championship caliber program," Osborne said in a statement.
"At this point in my life, however, concerns with my health made it necessary for me to change my role within the organization."
Osborne, who directed Edwards to 18 wins and two runner-up finishes in the points, move to a position of Roush Fenway Racing for top management. Will be replaced as team leader Chad Norris, who has been with Roush since 2005 as a team leader in the Nationwide Series and trucks.
"This transition is not easy, but I'm grateful to have the full support of Jack (Roush), Carl and the entire organization. I also have the greatest confidence in Chad Norris, and I look forward to working with him as we keep looking championship in 2012, "said Osborne, who has asked for privacy from the NASCAR community.
Osborne had to run the No. 99 team since 2004, and Edwards, who has gone before in the last 13 races this season.
However, Edwards is locked in a race of 52 defeats in a row dating back to Las Vegas last season, and point 11 ° in the classification that is in danger of losing the game of the season. Edwards has only worked with Osborne's Cup
"I can not say enough good things about Bob Osborne," said Edwards. "I am very grateful for what he did for me as a pilot, and is undoubtedly one of the smartest guys in the sport. I am also grateful because it will remain a resource for me and our team we focus on these last few races. "
Norris from last season has led Roush Fenway testing program, and was team leader Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 's limited Sprint Cup schedule and timing the Series Trevor Bayne partial nationally.
Bayne Norris led Nationwide Series win at Texas Motor Speedway opening in November 2011.
"We are very fortunate to have Chad Norris as part of our organization to take No. 99," said Edwards. "I've known Chad for a long time and is a strong competitor. We have our work for us for the next seven races, and I'm sure Chad can bring to our team we should be."
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