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. Some drivers who have been compared with Dale Earnhardt Sr.. But how do you measure up to the seven-time Winston Cup champion?

Oh yes, Of course NASCAR racing fans compare Dale Jr. with his father. That is simple. Name. Voice. Southern accent. Then again Dale Jr. is neither as aggressive nor as reckless as his father. Dale Jr. does not look for trouble on the track unless his opponents dog him relentlessly.

Kevin Harvick moved into Earnhardt Sr.’s position with Richard Childress Racing. They swapped 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.

Think about 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, he is not in tune 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.

Think about Kurt Busch. Kurt Busch had few fans 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 resemble Earnhardt Sr., he is no Intimidator Busch really caught on fire with action in 2008. His aggressive driving and frequent wins and brash personality stirred some comparisons to the late Dale Earnhardt.

Tony Stewart. Tony Stewart’s temper and disregard for the media is really a bit too much. Sometimes he is more tactless than Earnhardt. Stewart is aggressive. Tony Stewart never hesitates to take his complaints public. In addition, Stewart is an entrepreneur. Stewart runs his own race track in Eldora. Stewart owns several race teams in Sprint and the World of Outlaws. Recently Tony Stewart became owner-driver of Stewart Haas Racing, he raised eyebrows.

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