"I was a moron" or "I don't need a seat belt"

Yes I would feel the same. I would still think he was a dumb ***.
Ok, the man is dead. Nice to see you (the smart and righteous) has passed judgment on a man you did not know. So if you get killed in your "classic" mopar, we will say you were too dumb to drive a car with safety equipment (like air bags) so you die..... because you made a choice..... of not driving a safe enough car.... and yes, it is the same, because it is a CHOICE. Dale Sr. died with safety equipment on, but it was honorable, or we could say he was stupid for going 200 mph. We all know the risk of every day life and make choices.