A top 5 talent and incredible model of consistency, D.J.'s failed to make the top 10 at WX just twice in 10 events (7 SNX, 3 HLX). Had 8 podiums on the WSA Nat'l circuit in '04/'05, second only to Steve Martin. His 43 podiums between '99/'00 and the end of '04/'05 are third most in that span. Just named one of the 10 best snocrossers of all time by Sno-X Magazine.
A top 5 talent and incredible model of consistency, D.J.'s failed to make the top 10 at WX just twice in 9 events (6 SNX, 3 HLX). Had 9 podiums on the WSA Nat'l circuit in '03/'04, second only to Blair Morgan. Had 35 podiums between '99/'00 and the end of '03/'04, third most in that span. A smooth and smart racer, D.J.'s finally willing to be more aggressive, one reason he just collected his 3 Nat'l win at WSA Duluth 11-04.
Nearly won WX '03 SNX -- Blair Morgan passed him on the last lap. Almost medaled in HillCross as well, finishing 4th. A top 5 talent known for amazing consistency, D.J. had 26 National podiums from '99/00 - '02/'03, third most during that span. '02/'03 season cut short by an ACL tear to his right knee.
One of the best racers on the national snocross series, Eckstrom took third in Pro Open points and fourth in Pro Stock in 2001. While he had five podiums, his bronze at WX '01 was his season's highlight. Has also established himself as a top hillcrosser and is a medal threat in WX HillCross in 2002.