Who will be the next Intimidator? You know what I mean. Is there anyone out there who can fill the shoes of the great Dale Earnhardt Sr.? NASCAR racing fans wait for one to appear. The Intimidator was a unlike anyone else. His tragic death 8 years ago seems to have snuffed out all of the possibility. Only a few drivers have been compared with Dale Earnhardt Sr., the seven-time Winston Cup champion.

Oh yes, Sure 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 push him relentlessly.

Kevin Harvick is both aggressive and controversial.  Harvick moved into Earnhardt Sr.‘s  position with Richard Childress Racing. They switched the number to 29 and switched 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 is the owner of both  a Camping World Series Truck team and a Nationwide Series team the nascar schedule is available online.

Kurt Busch. Think about 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, Busch is not in tune 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.

Even though Kyle Busch reminds me  Earnhardt Sr., he is no Intimidator.  Kyle Busch was incredible in 2008.  His frequent wins, aggressive driving and reckless personality raised some similarities
to the late Dale Earnhardt. 

Tony Stewart. Tony Stewart ’s temper and distaste for the media really goes beyond anything Earnhardt Sr. ever said. Stewart is aggressive. He takes his complaints public. Also, He is an entrepreneur.  He has his own race track in Eldora.  Tony Stewart 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 some eyebrows among NASCAR racing fans.

However, at the end of the day you look again and none of these drivers will ever be the grand Intimidator, Dale Earnhardt. Only 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. Tony Stewart has two championships already and is doing well this season. Keep your eye on Tony Stewart .