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D'Hondt: Qualifying rules have to change

In big-time NASCAR auto racing, there is a lot going on behind the scenes right now. With all the schedules in full swing, drivers and sponsors are jockeying for 2009 position, and it has the garage guys keeping an eyebrow raised to see how it all ...

From EDDIE D'HONDT, Sporting News,  16 May 2008

Related Topics: NASCAR,  Michael Waltrip,  Benny Parsons

D'Hondt: Junior fans should be happy, not whining

I got off the plane from Phoenix and made it to the house at 8 a.m. last Sunday, took a shower and went straight to church. Admittedly, by 2 p.m. with church services behind me and an IHOP brunch in my belly, the 30-hour no-sleep deal found me a ...

From EDDIE D'HONDT, Sporting News,  21 Apr 2008

Related Topics: Dale Earnhardt,  Reed Sorenson,  Casey Mears,  Jamie McMurray,  Joe Gibbs

D'Hondt: Looking at some big issues at Easter break

I remember all the disgruntled mail I got after the fall Bristol race last year. Basically, it centered on how Bruton Smith and NASCAR ruined "their track," ruined "their" Bristol. Some folks weren't coming back, some felt like they had been cheated ...

From EDDIE D'HONDT, Sporting News,  21 Mar 2008

Related Topics: Dale Jarrett,  NASCAR,  Aric Almirola,  Sam Hornish Jr.

D'Hondt: So much drama in so few races

For openers, we saw Penske Racing live every car owner's dream of a one-two team finish at the season's opening Daytona 500 -- the crown jewel of our entire year. You couldn't have written a better script for Penske and Dodge if you tried. Four ...

From EDDIE D'HONDT, Sporting News,  11 Mar 2008

Related Topics: NASCAR,  Roger Penske,  David Reutimann,  Matt Kenseth,  Jeff Gordon

D'Hondt: Plan ahead, because this is going to be exciting

From atop of the spotters' stand all week and especially Saturday during the final Sprint Cup final practice, I have seen things that will make for the race's golden anniversary thrilling. Make yourself a few sandwiches Sunday morning and don't ...

From EDDIE D'HONDT, Sporting News,  17 Feb 2008

D'Hondt: And Away We Go ...

Here are my thoughts ... It seems like just a few weeks ago we stood atop of the roof at Homestead and watched Jimmie Johnson cross the line as the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion. Already, here we are in Daytona about to launch the 2008 season. ...

From EDDIE D'HONDT, Sporting News,  15 Feb 2008

Related Topics: Dale Earnhardt,  Joe Gibbs,  Jimmie Johnson,  Denny Hamlin,  Tony Stewart

D'Hondt: Hendrick Motorsports has eaned its place at the top

I've heard others in our business complain about the resources and tools the Hendrick organization has and my reply is and will be, "Go make your own deal flourish the way they have." We all have opportunity and choices to make in this business; Mr. ...

From EDDIE D'HONDT, Sporting News,  9 Nov 2007

Related Topics: Kyle Busch,  Tony Stewart,  Jimmie Johnson,  Rick Hendrick,  J.D. Gibbs

D'Hondt: The Chase has been a yawner up front

By Eddie D'Hondt, Sporting News Posted October 23, 2007 One other thing MWR has done that I think is a really good move is to get a hold of Michael McDowell. This kid has the potential to be really, really good. I like what I see ...

From EDDIE D'HONDT, Sporting News,  23 Oct 2007

Related Topics: Ryan Newman,  Clint Bowyer,  Jimmie Johnson,  Michael McDowell,  Jeff Gordon

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