Dale Earnhardt’s Life & Career To Be Chronicled In Upcoming Documentary
Amazon Prime Video is set to release a four-part documentary delving into the remarkable life of Dale Earnhardt Sr. and the profound impact of the Earnhardt family on NASCAR. Earnhardt will be the brainchild of Imagine Documentaries, NASCAR Studios, and other partners, including Dale Jr.’s company, Dirty Mo Media.
According to NASCAR, the project will feature “rare archival footage, thrilling races, and emotionally revealing interviews from his children, colleagues, and closest friends. Earnhardt is the definitive story of an American icon, both on and off the track.”
The Legacy Of Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. is considered “the most influential figure the sport [of NASCAR] has ever known.”
The North Carolina native earned his first full-time ride in 1979, and his recognizable talent earned him the title of Rookie of the Year that same year. The following year, Dale Sr. took home his first Winston Cup Championship, making him the first driver to ever win those two titles in consecutive years.
During his 27-year career, the iconic racer won 76 NASCAR Winston Cup Series victories, including major wins at Daytona, Talladega, and other noteworthy tracks. He was admired for his authenticity, charisma, and dedication to racing. His aggressive driving style and no-nonsense approach earned him the nickname “The Intimidator.”
Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s life was cut tragically short when he suffered a fatal crash during the final lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001. He left behind his wife, Theresa, and four children – Dale Jr., Kerry, Taylor, and Kelley.
When will Earnhardt premiere?
Fans and Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to watch Earnhardt this Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26,2025).
That same weekend, NASCAR will move to a five-race slate on Prime Video, for which Dale Earnardt Jr. will be in the broadcast booth. The first of these races will be the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
On March 13th, Amazon Prime Video released a brand new trailer for Earnhardt, offering fans a glimpse at what is to come.
Get a “First Look” at the Earnhardt documentary in the video below!