Talk:Rick Hendrick

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03:29, 2 August 2005 03:29, 3 August 2005
 * Hendrick is neither CEOnor President of HAG, and hasn't been since at least 2000. I don't know if he was before, but he *is* chairman and is listed as owner of the privately- held company.
 * Also, HAG is not the largest chain. I did see reference that it was in 2000 or earlier.
 * I changed revenues to $3B, as both a Hendrick release and a dated Yahoo Finance reference indicates that it is a closer figure. I kept the number and number of states approximate, as I found 9- and 10- state references (I'm sure these numbers fluctuate often)
 * Added the fraud, sentencing, and Clinton pardon (in a neutral manner, I believe). I felt the info relevant, especially the year ban from racing and HAG.  There are several references available about his fraud ordeal and, yes, to his pardon if one does an internet search.
 * Thinking about it later, I removed a (my) statement ", but said he received nothing in return". I found scant reference to that statement, and he appeared to have recanted.

Someone from Nascar should update Rick's information and his child, Rick. The elder Rick's personal information (besides the sidebar by photo) doesn't mention either of his children. It doesn't mention that his son, Rick, worked for him and doesn't mention that he died (as well as several family members) in a plane crash or that he has a granddaughter by his deceased child, Rick.Mylittlezach (talk) 17:15, 1 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Its not his biography, for him, see Ricky Hendrick. The other Hendricks are not notable, except Mary.  Nascar  1996   20:33, 1 February 2011 (UTC)
 * It is his biography, and should include his family especially that his son is notable. I added it to the article. Above see that this is a biography. Thanks RupJana (talk) 01:47, 11 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I've brought up the issue at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject NASCAR. --  Nascar 1996 ( Talk • Contribs ) 02:06, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

Hendrick
Does anyone have any more information on the Hendick bribery scandal? The urban legend is that John Ponos went to prison for a few years as he took the wrap for some higher ups. Is there any truth to this? I couldn't find anything on Google.

This needs to be edited. Rick Hendrick has 159 Cup wins as of 14 June, 2007, and not over 200 as is described in the article. Source is http://racing-reference.info/owner?id=hendrri01 If I had enough expertise, I'd do it myself.Kf4mgz 17:44, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

WikiProject class rating
This article was automatically assessed because at least one article was rated and this bot brought all the other ratings up to at least that level. BetacommandBot 03:43, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Neutral point of view
This article does not represent a neutral point of view as required by wikipedia's biography policy. It leaves out certain verifiable details and substitutes 3 sections of charitable contributions. This article needs to be revised to conform to standards of a biography and not simply a list of awards and charitable achievements. 24.61.223.149 (talk) 19:23, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Humanitarian
Among Hendrick's many charitable, and largely anonymous humanitarian efforts, his immediate, decisive and sustained reaction to the desperate circumstances following the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti are noteworthy. The Hendrick family has generously supported local community colleges, hospitals, school systems, and many other beneficiaries. Perhaps most remarkable, however, is his and his staff's heroic perseverance in helping the truly desperate: the people of Haiti, 80% of whom live on less than $1.25/day. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

Hendrick's seemingly tireless aviation crew was able to nimbly, unfettered by red tape, deliver vital medical staff, many thousands of supplies, and evacuate orphans and medically fragile Haitian victims of the earthquake in the weeks following the tragedy. While gridlocked NGOs and governments were unable to get to those in need, Hendrick's dedicated aviation staff were able to work minor miracles.

With a continued dedication to those in need, HMS Aviation staff still fly in supplies, taking their vacation time to contribute. The most recent crew delivered some 3000 lbs. of medicines to a clinic in the north of Haiti, dedicated to the Hendrick family, where cholera has resurfaced.

Immediately following the earthquake, Hendrick’s flight crews, who typically fly mechanics and tire changers to races across the country, converted the team’s three private airplanes into rescue planes. At a cost of about $300,000, they made 30 flights to Haiti, carrying more than 1,800 people in or out of the country. They included teams of doctors, United Nations representatives, missionaries, Haitian evacuees and orphans who had been adopted by American families.

“Thousands of lives were saved by the (relief) teams that Hendrick brought in,” says Dick Snook, president of Missionary Flights International, a Florida charity that helped coordinate relief flights to Haiti.

Hendrick’s planes have delivered nearly 150,000 pounds of supplies, including tents, cots, wheelchairs, medicine and bandages. The 45-seat, SAAB 2000 jets have come to be known as Angel Wings 1, 2 and 3 – names now painted beneath the pilots’ windows.

And while the international outpouring of aid to Haiti has slowed over the year and a half since the earthquake, Hendrick continues regular flights to the island nation, including two in January on the anniversary of the earthquake, and one on August 8th, the day after Hendrick's mother passed away. On the return flight, Hendrick will transport Jessica, a 16 year old orphan whose failed heart valve will be replaced pro bono by surgeons in Charlotte.

“There is still a need,” he says. “We feel like God has blessed us…We haven’t finished yet. As long as I can, I will.”

Read more: http://www.thatsracin.com/2011/02/19/56977/hendrick-driven-to-help-haiti.html#ixzz1UaL1WUlP — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.75.110.132 (talk) 01:47, 10 August 2011 (UTC)

This reads like a PR whitewash
The guy is a convicted fraudster. After he was diagnosed with leukemia he made some large donations and received a minor "award" from the organization to which he donated; the page is entirely devoted to that, presenting him as some sort of humanitarian, while downplaying his role in a major fraud and kickback scheme. I will try to make some correcting edits, but I suspect this page is being continuously monitored by PR people. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:3:1480:106:6578:3D0D:C649:5475 (talk) 06:54, 13 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Please remember that Wikipedia has strict standards for biographies of living people. All information (and especially all negative information) must be referenced using reliable sources (and please note that certain primary sources are unacceptable). Wikipedia is based on verifiability, not "truth"; if the only sources reflect what is currently in the article, it doesn't matter what the "truth" is, it can't be included. That said, if the article is currently reflecting a slanted POV on what is available in reliable sources, then it should be edited by all means. - The Bushranger One ping only 10:50, 13 April 2014 (UTC)

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