As everyone already knows, Kevin Harvick, Richard Childress' Busch Grand National driver was tapped to drive the #29 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet. I think he drove a quite respectable race today, but my question is this: Should he have been designated to replace Dale Earnhardt? Except for the number and color of the car, he is driving Dale Earnhardt's car. Harvick is a talented young driver, certainly a future Winston Cup star, but will the pressure of being Dale's replacement be too much? Would it be too much for any rookie? I'm afraid that people will put far too much pressure on him, expecting him to perform like Dale would. I think possibly a veteran driver, one already use to the stresses of Winston Cup racing might have been a better choice. I don't envy Harvick the task that lies ahead of him. I wish him luck. Your opinions?
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