On a Wednesday afternoon in 1999, the Intimidator showed his true colors. Terry Labonte was driving his car to the checkered flag at Bristol Motor Speedway when a black No. 3 car shone in his rearview mirror. Dale Earnhardt executed a bump-and-run, leaving Labonte’s car crippled and himself charging to the victory. Does this 26-year-old incident remind you of recent events? Well, at least Dale Earnhardt Jr feels that connection.

Last weekend in Nashville, Carson Hocevar set off his latest round of controversy. What he invited was a big stream of backlash and criticism, and at the same time, a nod of respect for his superior racecraft. But despite the iconic personality of the youngster, Dale Jr chose to chide him first.

Dale Earnhardt Jr gives out a mixed verdict

Since his Craftsman Tru

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