Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the original “Intimidator” — bold, fearless, and ruthless on track. But is Carson Hocevar the next in line to carry that torch? After back-to-back P2 finishes and a string of aggressive moves, some fans — and even Dale Jr. — think the young Spire Motorsports driver might just be cut from the same cloth.
However, not everyone’s buying into the hype. On his Actions Detrimental podcast, Denny Hamlin didn’t hold back, calling out Hocevar’s reckless style and warning that he’s “not that guy.” Hamlin argues that the sport has changed — and being overly aggressive could backfire in the long run.
In this video, we break down the wild comparisons, Hocevar’s recent run-ins, and why Hamlin is putting his foot down on the Dale Sr. parallels.
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Denny Hamlin isn’t impressed with Carson Hosavar’s aggressive racing. The Spire Motorsports driver has been turning heads with back-to back second place finishes, but it’s his on track behavior that’s really making waves. Some fans and even Dale Nhard Jr. have compared Hosavar’s aggressive style to that of the legendary Dale Nhard Senior, the Intimidator. But Denny Hamlin isn’t having it. On his Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin addressed the Nashville incident and Hosavar’s attitude afterward. He said Hosavar is trying to play the tough guy role, but that approach doesn’t work in today’s NASCAR. While Hosavar may think it’s cool to be the tough guy and put on this persona, you’re not that guy. This is just a different type of racing nowadays. According to Hamlin, racing smart, not just aggressive, is the key to long-term success. And in his eyes, Hosavar still has a lot to
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Funny Hocevar was beating Denny yesterday until Good Year got him…… I don't hear Denny talking about his employee who right side hooks people into the wall, and then shoves them (only if they're smaller).
Hocevar= Logano 2.0
Isn’t it funny how the older drivers always complain when a young driver has not only great speed but also a pair ? I respect Denny lots for his achievements he’s been an awesome driver. Let’s just support the young guns with talent also, Hoceavar is Him✅
Denny hamlin should talk tacong over 700 starts no championship i was never impressed with denny like at michigan.byron would have won but fuel denny lucks out like that.carson hosevar is tough driver dont care what denny says thinks or does .carson does drive risky like dale sr.denny hamlin is jealous.and disrespectful to all nascar fans so he is not popular needs to retite look at the team.like i said denny lucks in a win like fuel from byeon and coke 600 denny dont run that great.
They both suck ass…. Just like NASCAR…
“You'r NOT Him!” Denny Hamlin is that what your girlfriend said about her baby daddy???
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He seems to be doing a pretty good job at it
Be you kid! Be Great!!! Don’t change who you are fir these naysaying knuckleheads 😂😂😂. I got your back Carson!!! Go #77 Carson Hocevar!!!
Says the dude who hasn't won a championship 😂😂
Who cares what Denny thinks
Yeh Denny no one to talk
Thats why Denny hasn't won a cup
All of this from a guy without a championship!
Sad part is, Carson will probably have a championship before Denny.
That is the worst comparison in the world. Carson is an idiot and will always be an idiot.
Denny should learn to shut his pie hole,,how many has he wrecked …that list is a long one
I don’t give two $hits what Denny Hamlin thinks, he isn’t nascar god. Carson is no different than Dale Earnhardt. Carson you do you and if it comes down to it punch Ricky in the face first because he will sucker punch you. Stand up to them. Don’t take their crap. They didn’t like how Chastain drove and now look at him, he isn’t winning. All I can so is you see Carson coming just get out the way. You know another word for intimidation? Terrorization. I will call Carson “The Terrorizer”. Denny maybe this isn’t that type of racing anymore. This type of racing sucks. Maybe Carson is bringing back what we want. You don’t dictate what type of racing some should be doing. This car is junk and provides junk racing for the most part. Logano and Hamlin are such hypocrite’s it brings down the sport that’s already down.
Denny knows just a matter of time
Denny Hamlin will be retired soon. Carson is a racer. Hes not a tough guy the way he apologized to stenhouse, should have told him to get away from my car!
DENNY DEFINITELY IS NOT SMART , HOCEVAR IS AN IDIOT 💩💩
He couldn't tie Dale's shoe , lol
Carson is a good driver, he just needs to learn when to be aggressive and when not to be.
Neither are you Hamlin…Childress needs to kick Austin out of the 3 car+put Carson in that ride!! Having Rowdy+Carson on his team would be magical!! Carson you came this far only to have your wings clipped by drivers who are scared of you doing well,they did the same to Chastain!!
This coming from the idiot himself? It would be interesting to see how many people the hack Hamlin has wrecked people over the years.
I like the way he races he’s bringing back the old style hopefully and we can go back to old school nascar
Carson is the next Earnhardt in my opinion. JR is right about your the next Earnhardt!!! It shows Time will tell. Don't change Carson, and damn sure don't listen to Hamlin. He's nothing but a crybaby! Keep kicking butt, don't even take there names. I do wish you could drive a Ford. You keep on keeping on!!! Kick ass, don't even take names. Just remember what JR sayed!!! Stay AGGRESSIVE, it spooks everybody!!! Lead, follow or get out of the way.
Hosevar is just racing.
Denny is just crying.
Nascar isn't about crying.
Retire old man.