Dale Earnhardt Sr. is one of the most respected names in NASCAR. Popularly known as ‘The intimidatorwas Dale Sr. the most dominant driver of his time. Known for his aggressive driving style, the NASCAR legend racked up 76 wins and seven Cup Series championships in his 676 race starts from 1975 to 2001. February 18, 2001 is considered one of the darkest days in NASCAR, as a crash in the Daytona 500 led to his downfall.

However, he is still considered and probably always will be considered one of them the greatest of all time. His legacy is continued by his son, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jr. wanted to continue his father’s legacy with the Dale Earnhardt Inc. racing team. However, due to ownership battles with his stepmother Teresa Earnhardt, Teresa became probably the most unknown of Earnhardt. Since this wasn’t possible, it caused an uproar among Intimidator fans, basically all NASCAR fans. And Teresa became probably the most unknown of Earnhardt. Recently, a new action of Teresa has deeply upset the fans of the legend.

Teresa Earnhardt is again accused of dishonoring Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Teresa became a target for trolls since her feud with Dale Earnhardt Jr., all thanks to the latter’s huge following. The two-time Xfinity Series champion began his NASCAR career with DEI in 1999. After nine years with the team his father started, Jr. moved on. however, to Hendrick Motorsports. This was because Junior asked Teresa to give him 51% ownership of the team, which she promptly refused, saying that if Jr. would leave, the team would. “make another Dale Earnhart Jr.” For the rest of his career, Dale Jr. remained. at Hendrick Motorsports, and DEI quit shortly after his departure.

As Dale Earnhardt Jr. had not left, the team would likely still be thriving. Obviously, he’s a fan favorite, and Teresa has always gotten the exact opposite response. In another way, Teresa Earnhardt has sparked backlash. Recently, as reported by the Charlotte Observer, Teresa Earnhardt plans to convert 399 of her rural acres in eastern Mooresville into an industrial park, according to her rezoning application for the sprawling former farmland property. The large tract of land is among many that Dale Sr acquired during his time and is considered part of his legacy.

The land that will be converted into an industrial park is largely forested and was likely hunting grounds Dale Earnhardt Sr. Senior’s hunting pursuits, which are as legendary as his NASCAR career. One of his best friends, Donnie Rives, had recently talked about how the legend had given sight to scout out his hunting targets. The land is a reminder of Dale Earnhardt Sr., and fans believe an industrial area is not something he would have wanted.

Teresa Earnhardt, the sole board member of Earnhardt Farms LLC, will petition the Mooresville Planning Board for a zoning change on Oct. 22. However, no date has yet been confirmed by the commissioners to consider the request. The park would be located just off the NC 3 freeway, which is also colloquially known as Dale Earnhardt Highway because of number three and in close proximity to the DEI headquarters. Earnhardt’s assets are very much part of his legacy, and this move has deeply angered fans.

Another fan protest against Teresa Earnhardt

Teresa Earnhardt is the third wife of Dale Earnhardt Sr., and after the legend’s death, she inherited almost everything Sr. owned, including his racing team and properties. Her breakup with Dale Sr.’s son is just one of the cases in which she is accused of sabotaging the Earnhardt name.

Teresa also filed a lawsuit against Kerry Earnhardt, that of the intimidator eldest son. When he planned to roll out a line of houses and furniture, he called “The Earnhardt Collection,” Due to the many family disputes in the Earnhardt family, fans strongly believe that Sr. wouldn’t have liked this. One fan wrote: “Dale would be ashamed.”

Additionally, Teresa’s management of DEI was controversial, with fans often claiming that she prioritized financial gain over family relationships and Dale Sr.’s legacy. Similar to the case of recent agricultural land conversion. This has led some fans to question Dale Earnhardt Sr. to marry Teresa. One fan wrote: “What a shame…I can’t believe Dale was married to this woman” Another echoed the same emotions, noting that Sr would not have allowed this if he were alive. The fan on this note wrote: “Dale would be very angry.”

Some fans even wondered how Dale Jr. reacted to this news. A fan wrote: ‘I’m curious to hear Dale Jr’s opinion. about this. That’s a lot of land. I wonder if that’s something Dale Srs. hunting country.” However, the recent past has shown that Jr. has little or no interest in talking to his stepmother again. When the iconic #8 font’s trademark expired, Dale Jr. said he was fine with it staying with Teresa, as long as it stayed in the Earnhardt family.

Another fan expressed similar emotions when he wrote: “Another blow to the kids and Dale.” On the contrary, on the trademark issue, Jr. previously praised Teresa’s efforts to uphold the legacy and family name. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had recently made a comment about this saying: “There’s one thing I would say about Teresa: In terms of owning a trademark and protecting that kind of thing, protecting our legacy and our family name, I have a lot of confidence in her in that area.”

What do you think of Teresa Earnhardt’s recent move?