The interviews and footage that remain of Dale Earnhardt, the Hall of Fame NASCAR driver, paint a picture of an audacious, swaggering man who could charm and infuriate in the same moment. He was a superstar who reveled in villainy. But it is an image of him away from the track that captivates Dale Earnhardt Jr.

A 22-year-old Michigan driver has made a handful of enemies on track, but received high praise from one of the sport's legends.

Carson Hocevar Responds to Dale Earnhardt Comparisons and ‘New Intimidator’ Talk originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Carson Hocevar is 22 years old. He hasn’t won a single NASCAR Cup Series race — yet. While the Spire Motorsports driver hasn’t made a trip to Victory Lane, most experts believe it’s not far away.