Ed Hinton

Ed Hinton

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Ed Hinton is a senior writer for ESPN.com.

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Chat with Ed Hinton

Welcome to The Show! On Friday, ESPN.com NASCAR writer Ed Hinton will stop by to talk about all the latest news and notes from the track. Hinton...

Chat | August 14, 2008

NASCAR in-race chat!

...Lee Davis and Joe Breeze will lead our Sprint Cup RaceCast chats, with writers Terry Blount, Ed Hinton and David Newton popping in from time to time. So grab the remote and get comfy...

Chat | January 19, 2007

Awarding a championship on wins alone? Oh, the blasphemy!

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

What is Bernie Ecclestone thinking? The czar of Formula One wanting to award the world championship on wins and not points? As absurd as it might sound, the idea isn't so far-fetched, writes Ed Hinton.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2008

We don't trash your sport, NASCAR bashers, so don't trash ours

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

They lurk under the cloak of ignorance. They strike with the precision of a 12-gauge shotgun sprayed from 100 yards. They laugh at us. They mock us. They are the NASCAR bashers, and they are out of control, writes Ed Hinton.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

It's time to reflect on what went right, what went wrong in 2008

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

What's Ed Hinton thinking about this offseason? The Sprint Cup scoring system, having Talladega in the Chase, the state of the economy, the finale at Homestead and you, the fans.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Three down and more to go? Johnson, 48 team, might just be getting started

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

Before you think Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus, and owner Rick Hendrick are ready to rest on their three-peat laurels, realize that's not what makes this team tick, writes Ed Hinton.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Johnson makes it official with title-clinching effort at Homestead

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

Cale Yarborough has company. Jimmie Johnson raced his kind of race Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway to win his record-tying third consecutive Sprint Cup championship, writes Ed Hinton.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Think what JJ and the No. 48 are doing is nothing special? Think again

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

You want a comparison of how difficult it is to three-peat in NASCAR? Think Vince Lombardi and the Packers and you still aren't there yet, writes Ed Hinton.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

Funny how traditions take root in NASCAR

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

Homestead blog Saturday

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

Commissioner Waltrip would get NASCAR back on the right track

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

Fix NASCAR? Ed Hinton has a few ideas: Hire Darrell Waltrip as commissioner, shorten the season, trim the fat, overhaul the Chase and bring back the passion.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Is anyone good enough for NASCAR Nation? Apparently not

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

No matter who wins, no matter what happens, the vitriol -- or worse, indifference -- spills onto NASCAR drivers. Ed Hinton wonders, is there no one worthy of NASCAR Nation's adoration?

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Edwards took best shot, but NASCAR's vagaries let Johnson get up

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

Carl Edwards spent the entire race Sunday trying to land a haymaker on Jimmie Johnson's chin. Edwards did his part with a win, but the vagaries of the Chase let JJ up off the canvas, writes Ed Hinton.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008

Edwards still has a long way to go to reel in Chase leader Johnson

ESPN.com

...Biffle is that Johnson would win the first championship tiebreaker, total wins this season, 6-2. -- Ed Hinton Nationwide Series: Busch matches Ard's 10-win season Kyle Busch made his mark in the...

Page | Conversation

Jimmie Johnson, champion of the people? He absolutely should be

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

Do you know the real Jimmie Johnson? His friend Dale Earnhardt Jr. does, and he figures you would give JJ the credit -- and love -- he deserves if you did, writes Ed Hinton.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2008

Blue skies in Cowtown and plenty of seats available

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

Texas blog Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2008