Everybody loves a hero. NASCAR racing fans long for the next Dale Earnhardt Sr. But he truly was one of a kind. When he died 8 years ago it was a tragedy for his family and fans. Fans want another Dale Sr. But that is highly improbable. There are a few drivers who have been compared with Dale Earnhardt Sr.. But how do you measure up to the seven-time Winston Cup champion?

Oh yes, Naturally NASCAR racing fans compare Dale Jr. with his father. That is simple. Name. Voice. Southern accent. But Dale Jr. is neither as aggressive nor as reckless as his father. Dale Jr. does not seek trouble on the track unless his opponents harass him relentlessly.

Kevin Harvick is both aggressive and controversial. Kevin Harvick moved into Earnhardt Sr.’s position with Richard Childress Racing. They swapped the number to 29 and changed the colors of the famous number 3 car to mostly white. Harvick is a businessman. He has his own identity. NASCAR racing fans notice. there Early in his career Harvick revealed the capacity to irritate his opponents. Harvick owns both a Camping World Series Truck team and a Nationwide Series team.

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

Though Kyle Busch reminds me a little of Earnhardt Sr., there is no way he could be the Intimidator. Busch was awesome in 2008. His aggressive driving and frequent wins and impetuous personality stirred some resemblance to the late Dale Earnhardt.

Tony Stewart’s temper and distaste for the media truly stretches the limits. Sometimes even more than Earnhardt Sr. ever did. Tony Stewart is aggressive. He never hesitates to take his complaints public. In addition, He is an entrepreneur. He runs his own race track in Eldora. He also owns several race teams in Sprint and the World of Outlaws. When Stewart became owner-driver of Stewart Haas Racing, he captured a lot of attention and a raised tons of skepticism and even a little hope.

When push comes to shove look over your list, none of these drivers will ever be the grand Intimidator, Dale Earnhardt. Just one driver is starting to faintly remind me of Earnhardt and that is Tony Stewart. Stewart stepped out of the mold as successful owner in the Sprint Cup Series with a team that was going nowhere when he took it on. Stewart has two championships already and is doing well this season. Watch him.

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