Dale Earnhardt is a name that continues to carry massive influence in the world of racing, specifically the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). Now, fans and critics alike will get a fresh look at the infamous legend they call the “Intimidator” and how his determination to race and win shaped every aspect of his life.

On May 22nd, Prime Video is set to drop the first two episodes of a four-part docuseries eloquently named “Earnhardt”. Based on early previews, the project offers a captivating glimpse of what life was like for the mill worker turned seven-time Cup champion. In more technical terms, the streaming service says the series offers a “multi-generational look at the sacrifice, hardship, and drive of one of the most famous families of NASCAR.”

Timing is smart for the “Earnhardt” series, as it drops just three days before Prime Video airs its first-ever live NASCAR broadcast: the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway, an event that signals the company’s significant investment in NASCAR content. The final two episodes of “Earnhardt” will follow a week later, on May 29th.

Prime says viewers will get an unprecedented look into Earnhardt’s incredible and often turbulent journey to the top of American motorsports. The first episode, titled “Ironhead,” details Dale’s early days and gritty climb to stardom, including his first championship in only his second season and his foundational partnership with team owner Richard Childress.

The second episode, “The Intimidator,” follows his transformation into NASCAR’s most formidable icon while chasing Richard Petty’s record of seven championships. “The Intimidator also explores the family pressures that came with Earnhardt’s immense fame, and the dangerous nature of the sport he loved.

“One Tough Customer,” the third part, showcases Dale at his peak, aiming for an unprecedented eighth championship and a long-sought win in America’s Greatest Race: the Daytona 500. This episode also delves into the challenges from a new crop of younger drivers, and the complicated family dynamics of his own children, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., setting out to put their own marks on the sport.

The series concludes with the fourth episode, “Dale,” which will undoubtedly focus on the tragic 2001 Daytona 500, examining the fateful race that became a turning point for the Earnhardt family and the entire sport.

For NASCAR fans and anyone fascinated by larger-than-life sports figures, “Earnhardt” on Prime Video sounds like a can’t-miss viewing. Expect it to be a powerful, likely emotional look at the wins, losses, and complex nature of the man behind the “Intimidator” legend.