Amazon has announced a new lineup of sports documentaries set to launch on Prime Video, including a new four-part series on legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. This untitled series promises to deliver an in-depth look at the life and legacy of Dale Earnhardt Sr., with a focus on his impact on NASCAR and his family’s continued influence in the sport.
The documentary will delve into Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s journey to become one of NASCAR’s most iconic figures. Known for his aggressive driving style and nicknamed “The Intimidator,” Earnhardt’s career spanned nearly three decades, during which he won seven Winston Cup championships and earned a significant place in NASCAR history. The series will also spotlight other members of the Earnhardt family, which will likely include Dale Earnhardt Jr., who followed in his father’s footsteps and became a celebrated NASCAR driver in his own right.
A central theme of the documentary is expected to be Dale Earnhardt’s role in popularizing NASCAR beyond its regional roots and into the mainstream. His charismatic personality and success on the track garnered major endorsement deals and widespread media attention, bringing NASCAR to new audiences. According to the production team, the series “promises a profound, revealing, and definitive account of a historic American family.”
Produced by Prime Video Sports in collaboration with Imagine Documentaries, NASCAR Studios, and Dirty Mo Media, the series benefits from unparalleled access to the Earnhardt family’s archives, promising viewers never-before-seen footage and a deeper understanding of the family’s legacy. Executive producers include Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and representatives from NASCAR Studios and Dirty Mo Media.
In addition to the Earnhardt documentary, Prime Video’s new sports lineup includes a four-part series on the history of the Madden video game franchise, an anthology series about epic Game 7s in sports history, and a true-crime documentary about Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber Xaviar Babudar.
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Can’t wait to see it!
If you ain’t first, you’re last!
you neglected to note Dale Earnhardt is deceased.
Spoiler alert!!!
LEAD FOLLOW OR GET OUT OF THE WAY.
Sweet
I remember watching the race with my late father when he died. The Daytona 500 of 2001. It was won by Michael Waltrip (a team mate of his) and Dale Jr. took the 2nd place spot helped by his old man drafting behind him (necessary in restrictor plate tracks like Daytona and Talladega). I’ll never forget the announcement made shortly after the Checkered flag and celebrations turned into silent mourning and how Dale Jr. immediately ran to his dad as soon as the race finished. Everybody was shocked. The accident looked completely harmless (compared to some of the more insane accidents I have seen and yet the drivers walk out unscathed) but it took the life of one of the greatest race car drivers of all time. For the whole season after that race, the third lap of every race was held with a moment of silence and the number 3 held up in the air. Rest in peace Intimidator. Keep on intimidating in that great big race track in the skies.
Dale Earnheart was “Dale Earnheart”. He was NOT Dale Earnheart “Sr”, and he did NOT like being called nor referred to as Dale Earnheart “Sr”.
As well as Michael Waltrip and Dale Earnheart Jr. were drivers for Dale Earnheart. Not Dale’s teamates.
Just saying.
EarnHARDT…just saying
I look forward to seeing it.
Dale Earnhardt Sr was a nice Man to us Goodyear boys
We were able to sit at the same tables and eat with Earnhardt. Richard childress Italian restaurant travel to the smaller tracks sometimes It was excellent food. listening to senior talk about anything It was a pleasure doing his tires anytime I could.. true American
@85ZingoGTR Dale was not teammates of Mikey and Dale Jr. He was the owner of the 15 and the 8 car. He drove for Richard Childress Racing in the 3 car. Dale was back there blocking is butt off trying like hell to keep jr and Mikey out front. He
Was trying to break up the draft so sterling marlin and Ken Schrader Couldn’t draft up on them and maybe over take them for the win. He wasn’t drafting himself or it would of been a Train of cars nose to tail. Just letting you know.
Yes, Dale was the owner Michael & Jr were driving for & Dale was actually driving for Childress, BUT, according to Michael Waltrip, Dale laid out a plan for them three to work together, which Michael thought was crazy & Jr said sure but to himself thought no way am I going along with this.
I was watching that Daytona race in 2001 on TV. I was a real Dale fan, I had jackets, shirts, hats all kind of number 3 cars, even a phone in a number 3 Montecarlo car shape. That day I had mixed emotions, on the same race. Michael Waltrip
first win helped by Dale and Dale Jr, because Dale Jr could have won that race too. The accident was like an any other I have seen before a car against the wall and came down the track never thought about that tragic ending. I met Dale on a race in Miami where I was living he was a nice man. He signed an autograph for my 10 year old son.
When they started announcing that it was serious, I went from celebration on Mickey’s victory to the sad the announcement of his dead. I cried in front of that tv for hours, it was vey painful, I also was very angry with Stirlin because he was the one who pushed him
I was at the track that day. I’m from Daytona…. It was the quietest I’ve ever witnessed Daytona. We were all holding our breath. Three years later I gave birth to a son who has been obsessed with NASCAR since he knew what cars were …. He’s 20 now and races here on a hardtop short track, a town from Daytona. We aren’t a rich racing family etc, but he has fought his way up (my house has always been full of engines haha) and is on track. He says he studies Sr ….. this docu will be interesting. Glad they made it.