Dale Earnhardt Jr. has recently expanded his role in motorsports storytelling by serving as an executive producer for the Netflix docuseries *NASCAR: Full Speed*, which premiered on January 30, 2024. This five-part series offers an in-depth look at the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs and championship race, providing viewers with exclusive access to the lives of top drivers such as Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Ross Chastain, Denny Hamlin, Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, and Tyler Reddick
The series delves into both the on-track action and the personal lives of the drivers, highlighting their training routines, family dynamics, and the physical and mental challenges they face in one of the most demanding sports. Earnhardt Jr. emphasized that the series aims to attract new audiences to NASCAR by providing a compelling narrative that showcases the sport’s intensity and the drivers’ dedication
*NASCAR: Full Speed* is available for streaming on Netflix and has been well-received for its high production value and engaging storytelling, drawing comparisons to the success of Netflix’s *Drive to Survive* series in Formula 1. A second season has already been confirmed and is expected to release in 2025.
In addition to his work on *NASCAR: Full Speed*, Earnhardt Jr. has been involved in other motorsports documentaries. He served as an executive producer for the USA Network’s *Race for the Championship*, which aired in 2022 and focused on the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season and playoffs.
These projects reflect Earnhardt Jr.’s commitment to enhancing the visibility of NASCAR and providing fans with deeper insights into the lives of the drivers who make the sport thrilling.
