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Earnhardt: All About the Docuseries Showcasing the Legacy of “The Intimidator” Dale Earnhardt
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A family legacy of racing, strife, and pain comes on screen with Earnhardt. Based on the life of “The Intimidator” Dale Earnhardt, this docuseries will follow the rise of the NASCAR legend and chart how his son followed his footsteps to become a legend in his own right.
A trailer has been released, and it is a dive back into the past. The compilation of archival racing footage plus interviews with close friends and family lends a nostalgic tinge to this project. It showcases what kind of racer he was. But perhaps, more importantly, it shows what kind of a father he was.
In this article, we will reveal everything we know about Earnhardt, the docuseries. From its streaming details to trailer, and more, you will find it all here. Also, keep scrolling because we will keep updating this space with the latest details when they get revealed.
Release date and Where to Watch
The four-part series, Earnhardt, will be released on Prime Video on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with two episodes dropping that day. This coincides with Prime Video taking over the coverage of the Cup Series at the Coca-Cola 600 in May. The final two episodes will be released on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
What is the plot of Earnhardt?
The Earnhardt docuseries will dive into the life and career of Dale Earnhardt, who was a seven-time Cup Series champion. He lost his life at the 2001 Daytona 500. To bring his life on screen, Prime Video used archival footage as well as interviews with his friends and family. This includes Dale Earnhardt Jr., his son, and a NASCAR legend in his own right.
The logline states: “Earnhardt is a four-part documentary series that explores the legendary racing career and complex family dynamics of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. With rare archival footage, thrilling races, and emotionally revealing interviews from his children, rivals, and closest friends, Earnhardt is the definitive story of an American icon, both on and off the track.”
The synopsis of the docuseries, as per Prime Video’s press release is:
“A charismatic, working-class hero to millions of fans, Dale Earnhardt was the most influential figure the sport of NASCAR has ever known. 'The Intimidator' spent the better part of two decades as the most visible figure in stock car racing, breaking through the confines of the sport's regional fan base into mainstream notoriety.”
It further states that “The Goodwrench No. 3 Chevrolet, with an eye-catching black paint job, became one of the most feared and iconic symbols in NASCAR history, as Earnhardt notched 76 race wins and a record-tying seven NASCAR Cup Series championships over a groundbreaking 26-year career.”
The docuseries will also discuss how Dale Earnhardt idolized his father, Ralph, a respected and loved NASCAR driver in the early days of the circuit, and how his own kids wanted to continue that legacy. Director Joshua Altman revealed in an interview that this series is about family legacy. He explained (via Awful Announcing):
“I know that was always our intention to sort of, let’s tell a family story. Much in the way that The Godfather isn’t about a mobster. It’s really about a family who just happens to be in the mob. So for us, that was sort of the approach to this… We very much saw Dale’s sort of trajectory, his arc is this person who is hellbent on achieving success in a way that takes him away from his family. Whereas Dale Jr. is he’s searching for success in order to bring himself closer to his father.”
In the Rubbin is Racing podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kelley Earnhardt-Miller rated their father’s parenting skills. You can watch the clip below:
Who is in the cast of Earnhardt?
It has been confirmed that Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kelley Earnhardt-Miller will appear in the docuseries. It remains to be seen who else is a part of it.
Earnhardt Trailer
Check out the trailer below:
Episode Guide
- Season 1 Episode 1 - Ironhead (Thursday, May 22, 2025)
- Season 1 Episode 1 - The Intimidator (Thursday, May 22, 2025)
- Season 1 Episode 1 - One Tough Customer (Thursday, May 22, 2025)
- Season 1 Episode 1 - Dale (Thursday, May 22, 2025)
Behind the Scenes
Earnhardt is directed by Joshua Altman and produced by Imagine Documentaries, Everyone Else, and NASCAR Studios, in association with Dirty Mo Media. The docuseries is executive produced by Brian Grazer, Sara Bernstein, Ron Howard, Christopher St. John, and Justin Wilkes of Imagine Documentaries; Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin of Everyone Else; and Tim Clark and John Dahl of NASCAR Studios.
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