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202559 minPGdocumentary

9.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Earnhardt

202559 minPGdocumentary

9.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Dale Earnhardt Sr. became NASCAR's most prominent figure, achieving immense fame and fortune through his charm and charisma on and off the racetrack.

“When racing is everything, you'll sacrifice anything.”

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Dale Earnhardt Sr. became NASCAR's most prominent figure, achieving immense fame and fortune through his charm and charisma on and off the racetrack.

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Joshua Altmandirector

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.cast

Kelley Earnhardt Miller

Kelley Earnhardt Millercast

Darrell Waltrip

Darrell Waltripcast

Richard Childress

Richard Childresscast

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Dale Earnhardt Sr. became a central figure in NASCAR, known for his skill on the racetrack and his magnetic personality. The documentary "Earnhardt" examines his rise to fame and fortune within the sport. It offers insights into his life as a working-class icon and the impact he had on his family and racing culture. Personal anecdotes and reflections reveal the legacy Earnhardt left behind in the world of motorsports.

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