NASCAR Hall of Fame Biography: Dale Earnhardt

NASCAR Hall of Fame Biography: Dale Earnhardt

NASCAR Hall of Fame Biography: Dale Earnhardt

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NASCAR Hall of Fame Biography: Dale Earnhardt

2010

0h 44m

8.4(5 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Profiling Dale Earnhardt, one of five inaugural inductees. The seven-time Cup Series champ known as "The Intimidator" won 76 races before his tragic death in the 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt's No. 3 was retired from the circuit.

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2 members

Acting

Dale Earnhardt

Himself (Archive Footage)

Dale Earnhardt

Acting

Brian Williams

Host

Brian Williams

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