Symbolism surrounds the mystery of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s return

To those who yelled "disrespect" and said Indianapolis Motor Speedway was wrong to put a sign above the No. 88 garage stall that said " Jeff Gordon," it's important to remember the purpose. Believe it or not, there are people who might not have heard about Gordon replacing Dale Earnhardt Jr., and those signs are designed to inform the general public -- not the avid racing fan -- who is in the car.