Simmons as dales father ralph earnhardt and elizabeth mitchell as teresa earnhardt. Dale is a 2007 documentary film about the life and career of nascar race car driver dale earnhardt. Michael waltrips blink of an eye is the untold story of. Decades after they shared the race track together, dale earnhardt and jeff gordon remain two of the biggest names in nascar with huge fan bases still intrigued by the lives are careers of both. Dale earnhardt 19512001 ralph dale earnhardt, born april 29, 1951, in kannapolis, north carolina, was the son of nascar grand national champion ralph earnhardt and his wife martha. With marshall brooks, richard childress, dale earnhardt jr. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing 3. The true story of the fateful friendship between nascar underdog michael waltrip and the intimidator, dale earnhardt, sr. Dale earnhardt the movie 1986 wrangler aero coupe 1. Video of 3 dale earnhardt story, full movie starring barry pepper for fans of dale earnhardt sr i really like this movie but it should have never been made cuz dale should have never died. His younger son, jeffrey earnhardt, began racing for dei in 2007, and. New michael watrip dale earnhardt documentary speeds into. Kerry dale earnhardt born december 8, 1969 is a former nascar driver and the elder son of seventime winston cup series champion dale earnhardt.
Dale earnhardt inc mooresville 2020 all you need to. Included are facts about each team and car, live web cams, virtual tours and current news. Michael waltrip opened up about his relationship with dale earnhardt and the tragic 2001 daytona 500. The dale earnhardt story is a 2004 television movie produced by espn depicting the life of nascar driver dale earnhardt. He is the halfbrother of former cup series driver dale earnhardt jr. Well, it has some of that, but this is a story about triumph, tragedy, my friend dale, and a. Michael waltrip discusses how his relationship with the late dale earnhardt, sr. He is a friend of the nowretired piston cup champion, strip weathers, as well as the racers wife, lynda weathers. Documentary explores dale earnhardt, jeff gordons tough.
The dale earnhardt story 2004 tv movie cast 35 barry pepper. Y ou may think blink of an eye is another racing movie about fast cars, fast living, and slow talking. Information on dale earnhardts history and the team drivers. For one of the more touching segments in the film, gordon heads to the dale earnhardt plaza in kannapolis, north carolina earnhardts hometown to visit the memorial statue of dale earnhardt and pay tribute to his good friend and greatest rival. View all hotels near dale earnhardt inc on tripadvisor. Earnhardt buried as pastor recalls their final prayer. Or even his sons first winston cup win at texas or his son winning 2 backtoback busch championships. He is a team owner, author, and an analyst for nascar on nbc. I remember the race at bristol where you had the accident on pit road that second race that. Not to take away from the movie but i do believe that barry pepper did a great job at dale earnhardt. The film, which features interviews with waltrip, earnhardt sr, ty norris, and nascar hall of famers richard petty and richard childress, will. The final accident report i read this many years ago. Earnhardt competes parttime in the nascar xfinity series, driving the no. On the afternoon of february 18, 2001, american auto racing driver and team owner dale earnhardt was killed instantly in a finallap collision in the daytona 500, in which he crashed into a retaining wall after making contact with sterling marlin and ken schrader.
Dale earnhardts death and michael waltrips 2001 daytona 500 win changed nascar. Stream blink of an eye, a documentary about michael. Jeff gordon visits dale earnhardts statue in touching. The rivalry between dale earnhardt and jeff gordon is explored in a new documentary, unrivaled. Dale earnhardt celebrity profile check out the latest dale earnhardt photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Marshall brooks, richard childress, dale earnhardt jr. Dale earnhardt full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. His father, ralph earnhardt, was a successful race car driver and renowned mechanic, and. When dale quits high school to start driving full time, his father aids him and shows a reluctant pride when he is initially successful. Dale earnhardt was buried in his birthplace wednesday in a. His racing performance has garnered him various rewards throughout his career, including the. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices.
The dale earnhardt story debuted on the espn cable network on december 11, 2004, and was released on home video shortly afterward. New documentary blink of an eye is the greatest nascar story never told. The film follows his career all the way to his death in the 2001 daytona 500. Movie of the life of dale earnhardt staringbarry pepper as dale earnhardt. Nascar racer ralph dale earnhardt was born on april 29, 1951, in kannapolis, north carolina. Doc explores michael waltrips daytona 500 win, dale. The dale earnhardt story 2004 cast and crew fandango. Espn classic celebrates the career of nascar great dale earnhardt, as we build up to the debut of the eoe movie 3, beginning on wednesday, december 1, at 9 p.
I miss watching dale race, so it was great to see so much of it in the movie. Dale earnhardtwrangler deal risky, but paid off big for. Race fan or not, everyone was familiar with these two and was captivated when. April 29, 1951 february 18, 2001 was an american stock car racing driver and team owner. Dale earnhardt list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
Movie of the life of dale earnhardt staring barry pepper as dale earnhardt. We carry an extensive line of dale earnhardt sr nascar diecast collectibles. Earnhardts death was officially pronounced at the nearby halifax medical center at 5. The movie starts with his young life and growing up with his father, ralph, who raced for a living, but initially wanted more for his son. The nascar documentary about drivers michael waltrip and dale earnhardt jr. Barry pepper portrays legendary race car drive dale earnhardt, who died in 2001 during the last lap of the daytona 500. Earnhardt buried as pastor recalls their final prayer feb. The movie limited edition 6 disc set with collectible tin. New film chronicles michael waltrips daytona 500 win on the day of dale. Will there be a sequel to the netflix action movie. He was born in kannapolis, north carolina, to ralph lee earnhardt and martha coleman. Archival race footage, outtakes, home videos and interviews dale earnhardts friends, family, and competitors are used in this documentary on the racing legend who won seven nascar championships before his death in 2001 at the daytona 500. Waltrips life was also changed forever after the feb.
The dale earnhardtjeff gordon rivalry was one for the ages, said charlie dixon, evp, content at fox sports. When dale earnhardt died in the 2001 daytona 500, the racing. Stream blink of an eye, a documentary about michael waltrip, dale earnhardt, and nascar, on the motortrend app starting now. If you are an earnhardt fan, this is a must watch movie.
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