In these hills of east Alabama, it is pretty clear that Earnhardt wins the popularity contest of the men who shed their shirts and the women who drink their beer at these big races. He is articulate and, if you watched him Sunday, you know he is courageous. Earnhardt, too, is good for the sport. N.C. Fans either love him or hate him. He, too, seemingly drives without fear and he's done it for years.
Passion is the factor that seems essential for all successful spectator sports.
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