Dale Earnhardt and Geoff Bodine had one of the fiercest rivalries that NASCAR has ever witnessed. Both were relentless drivers who settled for nothing less than victory — often resulting in on-track clashes as each tried to take the other out.
It can't be denied that a major part of auto racing's appeal is the danger and violence that often plagues the action on the track. NASCAR has seen its fair share of vicious accidents over the course of its 75-year history, and while some have resulted in tragedy, others have gone down as inspirational stories of grit and perseverance.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. used a fascinating example from his father’s past as a way to try and teach Carson Hocevar a lesson for his actions in Nashville. During the latest episode of the Dale Jr.