NASCAR drivers are a breed of their own. They possess a skill set that allows them to set the tracks on fire. However, though they are fiery on the tracks and risk their all every time they race, at the end of the day, they still are much like everyone else.

While the majority of racing drivers have a big fan following, everyone that comes across them may not be their biggest fan. Recently, Dale Earnhardt Jr found this out the hard way.

In the recent episode of The Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior talked about his experience dealing with a wild fan.

Dale Earnhardt Jr opens up about his predicament

In conversation with his long-time associate and co-host of the podcast, Mike Davis, Dale Jr recently shared his experience with a fan during a vacation. While the JR Motorsports co-owner genially conversed with fans during the vacation, things took a turn when a disgruntled Jimmie Johnson fan walked up to him.

Recalling the incident, he said, “This fella comes wandering up. He’s been over to Tiki Bar … Figures out who I’m in the moment, walks right up to me and first thing he says, only thing he says,

‘Jimmy Johnson won a lot more races than you, didn’t he?'” 

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Mike Davis couldn’t stop laughing and said, “Oh my god that is hilarious,” while Junior seemed both spellbound and amused—much like he would have been when the incident happened.

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Junior shares his thoughts while fans comment on the funny incident

With Mike having a laugh about it and diffusing the situation perfectly, Dale took his time to speak about how he found the incident intriguing more than anything else. He said, “I mean, of all the things to say […] I said, he [Jimmie] is a seven-time champion!” 

Fans were quick to comment in support of Junior:

“Dale such a good guy, Very cool, I promise if I ever get to meet you I will not say that.”

“However, you won EVERYONE’S respect and love!! That, to me, is more than anything!”

Several fans also saw the funny side of it all:

“I’m dying. Sorry Jr. but it’s funny.”

“I have watched this like 10 times and laugh harder every time. Not sure what’s funnier Dales facial expressions or Mikes laughing. 🤣🤣🤣”

It is great to see Dale Jr expressing his obvious distaste for such people while being a sport about it. Even for a cool guy like Dale, having to encounter disgruntled fans while maintaining composure just goes to show how mature the Hall of Famer is.

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