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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Is Anyone Out There the Next Dale Earnhardt?

By Jeremy Dunn

Everybody loves a hero. NASCAR racing fans wait forthe next Dale Earnhardt Sr. But he really was one of a kind. His death 8 years ago was a tragedy for his family and fans. Fans want another Dale Sr. But that is not gonna happen. There are a few drivers who have been compared with Dale Earnhardt Sr.. But who can measure up to the seven-time Winston Cup champion?

Dale Jr. Of course Naturally NASCAR racing fans will compare him with his father. They have the same name. They sound the same with that smooth southern accent. But it was fairly clear quite early on in his career that he is neither as reckless nor as aggressive as his father at his peak. Dale Jr. does not generally create trouble for his opponents on the track unless they dog him relentlessly.

Kevin Harvick moved into Earnhardt Sr.'s position with Richard Childress Racing. They changed the number to 29 and altered the colors of the famous number 3 car to mostly white. Harvick is both aggressive and controversial. Harvick is a businessman. He has his own identity. NASCAR racing fans notice. there Early in his career he showed a tendency to irritate his competition. Harvick owns 2 race teams, a Camping World Series Truck team and a Nationwide Series team.

Kurt Busch. Consider Kurt Busch. In the early 2000's he was the least popular driver in the garage and in the stands. Even though he has mellowed a bit, Kurt Busch is not very popular with NASCAR racing fans. Aside from the realization that Kurt could never win over the fans like Earnhardt, Harvick, and Stewart, his younger brother Kyle often overshadows him.

Think about Kurt Busch. Busch was not popular at all in the garage and in the stands in the early 2000's. Even though he has mellowed a bit, he is not really in tune with the NASCAR racing fans. Aside from the reality that Kurt could never win over the fans like Earnhardt, Harvick, and Stewart, he is often overshadowed by Kyle Busch, his younger brother. Kyle Busch. Though Kyle Busch has some qualities that call to mind Earnhardt Sr., he is in no way the Intimidator. Busch really caught on fire with action in 2008. His aggressive driving and frequent wins and reckless personality stirred some comparisons to the late Dale Earnhardt.

Tony Stewart. Tony Stewart's temper and disregard for the media goes to the edge. Sometimes he is more tactless than Earnhardt. Stewart is aggressive. He never hesitates to take his complaints public. In addition, Tony Stewart is an entrepreneur. He runs his own race track in Eldora. Stewart owns several race teams in Sprint and the World of Outlaws. Recently He became owner-driver of Stewart Haas Racing, he captured a lot of attention and a raised a lot of skepticism and even a little hope.

Nonetheless, at the end of the day you look again and not one of these drivers will ever be the grand Intimidator, Dale Earnhardt. Just one driver is starting to faintly remind me of Earnhardt . Tony Stewart. He stepped out of the mold of driver into one as successful owner in the Sprint Cup Series with a an also ran team. He has two championships already and is doing well this season. Keep your eye on him. - 21396

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