Earnhardt is a four-part documentary series premiering on Prime Video, offering an in-depth look at the life, career, and legacy of NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt. Known as “The Intimidator,” Earnhardt is celebrated as one of the sport’s most influential and charismatic figures, with a record-tying seven NASCAR Cup Series championships and 76 race wins over a groundbreaking 26-year career.
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The series chronicles Earnhardt’s journey from his humble beginnings in North Carolina’s racing culture to his meteoric rise in the NASCAR Cup Series, capturing his first championship in only his second full season. It explores his transformation into a feared competitor, the challenges he faced both on and off the track, and the complex family dynamics that shaped his life—including the racing aspirations of his son, Dale Earnhardt Jr..
Each episode delves into a different chapter of Earnhardt’s story: his early triumphs and struggles, the birth of his “Intimidator” persona, his pursuit of an elusive Daytona 500 victory, and the emotional impact of his tragic death at the 2001 Daytona 500—a moment that changed NASCAR forever.
Featuring rare archival footage, thrilling race highlights, and candid interviews with family, rivals, and friends, Earnhardt is produced by Imagine Documentaries, Everyone Else, and NASCAR Studios, in association with Dirty Mo Media. The series is directed by Joshua Altman, with executive producers including Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
Episode 1 Songs
- Ride Away – Roy Orbison (Itunes – Amazon)
- Strychnine – The Sonics (Itunes – Amazon)
- Workin’ Man Blues – Merle Haggard & The Strangers (Itunes – Amazon)
- Asphalt Cowboy – Sleepy LaBeef (Itunes – Amazon)
- Stumbling Block – Champion Jack Dupree (Itunes – Amazon)
- Bad Boy – Miami Sound Machine (Itunes – Amazon)
Episode 2 Songs
- Gimme Back My Bullets – Lynyrd Skynyrd (Itunes – Amazon)
- Gonna Raise Hell – Cheap Trick (Itunes – Amazon)
Episode 3 Songs
Prime‘s Earnhardt stands as the definitive documentary of an American sports legend, capturing the enduring influence and human complexity behind the black No. 3 Chevrolet, a symbol forever etched in NASCAR history.