Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares his opinion on the bullying narrative involving Austin Hill. Hill, a Richard Childress Racing driver in the Xfinity Series, is known for his aggressive approach on the race track, even when it involves his own teammate. Recently, he got into a dispute with another driver.
After his defeat to Shane van Gisbergen in the Sonoma Xfinity race, Austin Hill expressed his frustration by making a rude gesture towards the New Zealand driver during the burnouts. This incident led many, including former drivers, to label Hill as a bully. However, Dale Earnhardt Jr., a Hall of Fame member, believes that Hill is just defending himself.
Earnhardt Jr. highlights that the negative perception of Hill as a villain arose because he hasn’t been winning many races. He believes that once Hill starts winning again, the narrative will change, as Hill is not the bully people think he is.
During a discussion on the same topic, Earnhardt Jr. expressed his thoughts on the ongoing rivalry between Hill and van Gisbergen. He suggested that the rivalry may not continue when the series returns to oval tracks, as van Gisbergen may not be able to compete at the same level as Hill due to differences in their cars and experience.
Earnhardt Jr.’s observation carries weight, considering that van Gisbergen still has a lot to learn about oval racing and the Kaulig Racing team, which he represents, is not known for having the best cars for non-circuit events. However, there is a possibility that the conflict between Hill and van Gisbergen may intensify towards the end of the season if van Gisbergen improves his skills in oval racing.
