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.

A talented, young driver making headlines for rough driving the year after winning Rookie of the Year? That’s Carson Hocevar. But the same could have been said about Dale Earnhardt Sr.