“As much as he [Dale Earnhardt Sr.] wanted to start that s— on the racetrack, he didn’t believe in rubbing anybody’s nose in it off the track,” Jr. added.

Off of the track, Dale Sr. was a cultural icon. He grew up in North Carolina and quickly got into racing. By the 1970s and 1980s, he was one of the most popular drivers in the sport.

Explore the human side of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt in a new four-part Amazon Prime documentary. Premieres May 22, delves into family and racing legacy.