

The untold story of Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s ascent as NASCAR's preeminent figure. His charm resonated beyond the sport, yielding fame and fortune. An intimate exploration of a working-class icon's impact on his family and the racing world.
Dale rockets to stardom on NASCAR's biggest stage with an unprecedented championship in just his second season, but a series of challenges on and off the track threatens his future. His upbringing inside North Carolina's racing culture sheds light on what drives him, while he and upstart team owner Richard Childress aggressively chart their path back to the top.
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Dale transforms into 'The Intimidator' as the bad boy of racing chases Richard Petty's record of seven Winston Cup championships. As his legend grows, the intensifying demands of Dale's career fuel tensions within the family—and the life and death stakes of racing soon hit close to home.