Chase Elliott’s former spotter confirms his role in Spire Motorsports next season

Chase Elliott's former spotter, Eddie D'Hondt, has confirmed his role in NASCAR's Spire Motorsports next season. D'Hondt signed a multi-year deal in October this year, and according to his latest social media update, he will work with Justin Haley, Justin Allgaier, and Rajah Caruth.

D'Hondt worked with Elliott and his #9 Napa Auto Parts earlier at Hendrick Motorsports. Before working with him, he also spotted for former NASCAR driver and HMS Vice President Jeff Gordon on the same team. He stayed with the Rick Hendrick-owned outfit for 12 years before moving elsewhere.

D'Hondt claimed 18 victories with both drivers at HMS and helped Elliott claim the 2020 Cup Series championship. He worked with crew chief Rodney Childers during this time and will continue to work with him at Spire Motorsports next year. He answered a follower asking if he would spot for Haley next year on X:

"Yes sir. #7, #7 & # 71. @Justin_Haley_ @J_Allgaier @rajahcaruth_"

Per his statement, Eddie D'Hondt will spot for Justin Haley at Spire in the Cup Series, Justin Allgaier of JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series, and Rajah Caruth of Spire Motorsports in the Truck Series. In the 2024 Cup Series season, D'Hondt moved from HMS to Stewart-Haas Racing to spot for Josh Berry. However, he had to move elsewhere as SHR was disbanded at the season's end after Tony Stewart withdrew from the sport earlier this year.

Even though the SHR co-owner rebranded the outfit to the Haas Factory Team for 2025, he kept one charter out of four, and it was not Berry's #4 car. Moreover, Berry also moved to Wood Brothers Racing to replace Harrison Burton, temporarily leaving D'Hondt without a job.

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Chase Elliott's former spotter shares his excitement ahead of Spire Motorsports move

Before his move to Spire Motorsports, Eddie D'Hondt, Chase Elliott's former spotter, shared his excitement on social media. D'Hondt took to his official X account to share his thoughts soon after the announcement of his move was made public.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Justin Haley (7) during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Here's what he wrote:

"Very excited to announce a signed multi-year deal to join @SpireMotorsport and the #7 team. Can’t wait to get started & help building forward."

Spire Motorsports will field three cars in the Cup Series next season — Justin Haley's #7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (who arrived from Rick Ware Racing as a swap deal for Corey LaJoie), Michael McDowell's #71, and Carson Hocevar's #77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s.