Prime Videos new doc on Dale Earnhardt drops today How to watch for free
Prime Video is going all-in on NASCAR.This weekend, the streamer will be the exclusive home to the Coca-Cola 600, marking the first time that a NASCAR race airs only on a streaming service, but ahead of that, a new documentary series is exploring the legendary career and complex family dynamics of one of the sport’s biggest names: Dale Earnhardt.
Earnhardt made his NASCAR debut almost exactly 50 years ago in the 1975 World 600 and over his 26-year career, he became one of the most visible people in the sport with 76 race wins and a record-tying seven NASCAR Cup Series championships.His family also followed him onto the track, most notably his son Dale Earnhardt Jr., who had his own 19-year career in NASCAR.
The “Earnhardt” documentary takes a deeper look at the family dynamics and the Earnhardt legacy, culminating in Dale Sr.’s tragic death on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.The documentary, from Oscar-winning producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, features rare archival footage, thrilling races, and emotionally revealing interviews from his children, rivals, and closest friends.The first two episodes of “Earnhardt” are now streaming on Prime Video on its May 22 release date.Two additional episodes will begin streaming on Thursday, May 29.“Earnhardt” is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to watch the documentary series.Once signed up, you can watch “Earnhardt” online or with the Prime Video app on any supported device, including Fire TV sticks and Fire tablets.If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more.
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