Prime Video introduced Friday that the primary two episodes of “Earnhardt” will premiere Could 22, three days earlier than the outlet kicks off its NASCAR Cup Sequence broadcast protection at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600.
The docuseries, premiering solely on Prime Video in additional than 240 international locations and territories worldwide, may have 4 episodes whole. The ultimate two episodes will air Could 29.
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“Earnhardt” will dive into the wealthy historical past of Dale Earnhardt, one of many sport’s most influential figures to ever compete at NASCAR’s highest degree. By means of uncommon archival footage, thrilling races and emotional interviews from his youngsters, colleagues and closest pals, the docuseries will depict Dale Earnhardt’s rise to NASCAR stardom and nationwide fame. Earnhardt’s navigation of household dynamics — together with that of his son, Dale Earnhardt. Jr. — may also be explored.
An icon to thousands and thousands of race followers, “The Intimidator” gained 76 Cup Sequence races and claimed a record-tying seven Cup Sequence championships over 27 years. He died in a last-lap crash through the 2001 Daytona 500, simply two months earlier than his fiftieth birthday.
“Earnhardt” is produced by Think about Documentaries, NASCAR Studios and Everybody Else, in affiliation with Soiled Mo Media. The sequence is directed by Joshua Altman and govt produced by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Sara Bernstein, Christopher St. John and Justin Wilkes of Think about Documentaries; TJ Martin and Dan Lindsay of Everybody Else; and Tim Clark and John Dahl of NASCAR Studios.
