Clint Bowyer: One of NASCAR’s Most Captivating Personalities Talks Legacy And Leaving His Mark

Clint Bowyer, one of NASCAR’s most captivating personalities, discusses the current state of NASCAR and where he thinks the sport is headed in the future.

This “little lady” from Los Angeles, whom many would consider an unlikely NASCAR fan, has said for years that NASCAR needs more drivers with big personalities like Clint Bowyer. Given NASCAR‘s current state, it’s hard to disagree that the sport is in dire need of storylines, heroes, villains, perhaps an entertainer, and of course, more notable personalities. But don’t believe me; take the word of NASCAR’s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., who recently echoed my sentiments with a tweet. Maybe now someone will believe me.

NASCAR Needs A Familiar Face

The connection fans have with a driver like Dale Earnhardt Jr., or had for the fiery personality of someone like Tony Stewart, and even rooting for an all-around good guy like Carl Edwards just because is a thing of the past. The need for an established driver who can offer balance as we experience the changing of the guard with NASCAR’s young guns is more apparent now than ever before. One question remains.

Which driver has that notable persona, the temperament, and the personality to appeal to old-school fans who still relish the glory days where the personalities of drivers like Darrell Waltrip, Awesome Bill from Dawsonville, Bobby Allison, Benny Parsons, Kenny Wallace, or the late great Intimidator, Dale Earnhardt? Surprisingly, I say Stewart-Haas Racing and Ford Performance driver…..

[Article originally published on Beyond The Flag and written by T. Walker aka Sincerely Tam. For the full article, please visit BeyondtheFlag.com.]