Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a Different Light

Much like Errol Flynn, he has a swagger. He’s got the bad boy looks and attitude, like Clark Gable. His fans swarm him, and he is almost uncomfortable with his position in the popularity hierarchy. Yet, he moves comfortably and confidently, with knowledge and confidence, changing the world around him much like Frank Lloyd Wright changed the world that we live in.

Hounded by naysayers who question his talent and his place at the highest level of NASCAR's elite, stating he is there because of his father's name, he can boast back-to-back championships in the ultra competitive Busch Grand National Series, a Daytona 500 win, and a victory in the race of the elite all-stars, then called the Winston. Most spend a lifetime attempting to ...

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