NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Charles Barkley has challenged him to a race

TNT analyst Charles Barkley is a favorite on TV chiefly for his propensity to fire from the hip in interviews.

As a result, Barkley's mouth has gotten him into hot water both in the past, and the present. 

Barkley's bravado likely led to him challenging NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. to a race in their upcoming meeting.

Undoubtedly, if a race were to happen between the two, it would take place inside of automobiles. However, let's not forget the last time Charles challenged someone to a race: