Rick Hendrick is a team player who likes to make sure that when he makes a decision everyone in his crew is on the same page with him. That is why making the decision to hire Mears as a driver was not done lightly. And Mears proced his worth to the whole team by staying in the top five, even after he was penalized for a pit road penalty.
Dale Earnhardt is known for his excellent driving skills, which he used to win many races in his time. He acquired the nickname “the Intimidator” for his obsession with winning by any means necessary. He took 76 checkered flags, sixth-most in Winston Cup history. It was an obsession that earned him more money than any driver in Winston Cup history (over $41 million) and tied him for the most titles in Winston Cup history (7, tied with Richard Petty).