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Can’t Miss Programming on Amazon – Speedway Digest

This may be the last NASCAR Cup Series race of the Amazon Prime broadcasts, but the network still features some compelling must-see NASCAR storylines in the four-part “Earnhardt” documentary and, similarly the single-episode “American Thunder,” which chronicles NASCAR’s Garage 56 project from inception to race debut in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. The […]

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This may be the last NASCAR Cup Series race of the Amazon Prime broadcasts, but the network still features some compelling must-see NASCAR storylines in the four-part “Earnhardt” documentary and, similarly the single-episode “American Thunder,” which chronicles NASCAR’s Garage 56 project from inception to race debut in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The Earnhardt docu-series on Prime Video has received a hugely positive response and features some never-before-seen video and certainly some compelling interviews with those that knew the late seven-time champion best. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt are featured prominently and their stories about their dad heart-felt and captivating.

The “American Thunder: From NASCAR to LeMans” documentary is also intriguing, whether you are a race fan or not. It chronicles the remarkable project from idea to post-race celebration. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, Formula One champ Jenson Button and sports car legend Mike Rockenfeller shared the seat of the No. 24 Chevrolet.

And so many of NASCAR’s heavy-hitters from series executives Jim France and Steve O’Donnell to the Hendrick team’s Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon to a former NASCAR-to-Le Mans competitor Hershel McGriff are all featured in this behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort it took to develop the car, make the huge-logistical lift in travelling to the small French town of Le Mans and ultimately the drama of the actual race and what the involvement meant to all involved.



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