‘We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later’
NASCAR Studios and FOX Sports have a new documentary set for release. It will be released on the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Daytona 500 which saw the tragic death of Dale Earnhardt.
The new documentary will be premiering Thursday, February 12 at 10 p.m. ET via FS1. This airs directly following The Duels at Daytona.
Here’s a list of who will be featured in the new documentary: Former NASCAR President Mike Helton, 2001 DAYTONA 500 competitors Rusty Wallace and Kurt Busch as well as NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch.
It includes insights from NASCAR Cup Series champions Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney, current O’Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Frankie Muniz (who was the honorary pace car driver at the race) and NASCAR and FOX Sports media personnel Ryan McGee and Patti Wheeler.
The new NASCAR documentary was directed by Justin Burnett, produced by Griffin Van Malssen, Ariana Rotstein, Carl Hansen, Michael Vayder and Rita O’Dea, and executive produced by Eric Shanks, Brad Zager, Tim Clark, John Dahl, Tally Hair and Barry Nugent.
Earnhardt was a 7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.
Barry Nugent comments
“FOX Sports’ partnership with NASCAR allows us to tell the stories that define the heart of the sport, and through this film, we are honored to spotlight Dale Earnhardt, one of the most iconic and influential figures in NASCAR and carry his legacy forward,” said Barry Nugent, Vice President, Development & Original Programming, FOX Sports.
“This documentary explores the man behind the wheel and goes beyond a single day in history to delve into how one moment forever changed the sport and continues to impact drivers competing today.”
John Dahl comments
“When Mike Helton announced that ‘We’ve lost Dale Earnhardt,’” it’s one of those rare moments when you remember where you were when you heard that devastating news,” said John Dahl, NASCAR SVP of Content.
“Through the prism of those indelible words, this documentary explores that fateful day and the profound impact it continues to have a quarter-century later.”
The 2026 Daytona 500 is set for Sun, Feb 15, 2:30 PM.
