1 14

Pediment Publishing

EARNHARDT! The Intimidator's life, legacy and enduring popularity after 75 years

EARNHARDT! The Intimidator's life, legacy and enduring popularity after 75 years

$ 44.95 USD
$ 44.95 USD $ 44.95 USD
Sale Sold out
Free Shipping for Orders Over $109.99
Ownership

Some Sunday afternoons stay with you forever. The smell of hot dogs drifting through the living room and motor oil filling the garage. Your dad leaning forward in his chair every time the black No. 3 made a move. The way the whole house seemed to hold its breath on those final laps.

Dale Earnhardt didn't belong to NASCAR. He belonged to families like yours who gathered around the television and learned what it meant to never back down.

Two anniversaries converge in 2026: Dale Earnhardt would have turned 75 on April 29. And 25 years have passed since that last-lap crash at the 2001 Daytona 500 that took him from us. This 160-page commemorative book celebrates the life of the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, a record shared with Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson, who turned stock car racing into something that mattered to people who had never set foot in a garage. The kid from a Kannapolis mill town became, as his own son put it, "like Elvis ... beyond this world."

His tragic death led to monumental safety advances that have protected countless drivers in the years since. The legacy he left behind goes far beyond championships and victories, it's woven into the fabric of the sport itself.

Every page of this hardcover collector's edition was crafted for fans who understand what the No. 3 means. You will find rare photographs from across his legendary career, stories from crew members and competitors, and a celebration of the moments that made him The Intimidator.

At 160 pages, this is the kind of book that earns a permanent spot on the coffee table. The kind you pick up on a random Sunday afternoon and lose an hour in. The kind you eventually pass down to someone who needs to understand why this driver, this number, this legend still matters.

View full details

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 99 reviews.

Customer photo review of Bunnicula Unisex T-Shirt

My second graders loved it!

Erica C. 5/5 Verified

Bunnicula Unisex T-Shirt

Store owner replied: Ohhh this makes us so happy! Can we use your pic?

Customer photo review of Outlander Nine Books - By Diana Gabaldon - Trade Paperback

I am so happy with my purchase. I received my books early and I’m perfect condition! I am so happy to have found a privately owned company that I can feel proud of buying from.

Alyssa A. 5/5 Verified

Outlander Nine Books - By Diana Gabaldon - Trade Paperback

Store owner replied: Ohhh that looks amazing! Thank you so very much for taking the time to leave a review. We’re so privileged to be able to sell books 📖 and gifts 🎁to thoughtful customers. The Reading Spa appreciates each customer, in person and online, your feedback and suggestions matter to us! We have a lovely working atmosphere of a small group of tight knit friends and family and making you happy makes us happy, truly 🎁📖💝

Customer photo review of Stormlight Archives HC Box Set 1-4: The Way of Kings, Words of Radiance, Oathbringer, Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive)

I’m so unbelievably stoked and happy about both sets the Mistborn and the Storm Light archives hardback books that I got from the reading spa. I just randomly fell across the reading spa in searching for these quality of books and the reading spa has far surpassed my expectations. I am really excited to continue to fill my library with hardcover books from the reading spa for years to come. Great prices, the books are an amazing shape and a brand new and they shipped them to you quickly. Thank you again for being a place I can count on for good quality, hardcover books.!

Michael L. 5/5 Verified

Stormlight Archives HC Box Set 1-4: The Way of Kings, Words of Radiance, Oathbringer, Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive)

Store owner replied: Ohhhh that looks amazing! Thank you so much much for taking the time to post it. If you don't find what you are looking for in our store, just write to us–via contact page or the chat on the landing page–and we will find and list any set you want. We are adding sets daily! Thanks again, we are stoked that you are our customer.

what a sweet little puzzle!

Andrea M H. 5/5 Verified

The Gardener MINI

I didn't know these books existed so I had to have them for my Wizard of Oz book collection.

Toni A. 5/5 Verified

Wicked Years Series 4 Books Collection Set: Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men & Out of Oz - Gregory Maguire

Store owner replied: Hi Toni! We aim to find special collections! So glad you found us. These are published by a friend who owns a large company abroad! His books are lovely:-) They also have a paperback version I believe... So happy you are happy!

My experience with The Reading Spa was nothing but pleasurable. I ordered the Avatar book set as a gift for my partners birthday. I sent en email to check on shipping and arrival time to see if they could send it out before his birthday. They got back to me right away, said they would send it out as soon as they could, and were very friendly to converse with. There was one book missing that they addressed in our email exchange that hadn’t arrived for them yet. They took the time to send what was there so I could present the gift, and as soon as the other book arrived for them they sent it out immediately. I was able to present my gift on time, and my partner was so thrilled with it all thanks to them. I couldn’t recommend this place more!

Ariana S. 5/5 Verified

Avatar: The Last Airbender Complete Series Collection Set - 23 books - paperback

Absolutely the best experience, affordable, quick delivery and the books are pristine and exactly as described. Thank you!

Courtney K. 5/5 Verified

Dungeon Crawler Carl Series 6-Book Collection Set (Books 1 to 6) Hardcover

Store owner replied: Thank you so much, Courtney! If your experience, at any point, is less than perfect, JUST CONTACT US! We will make it right! Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review! We appreciate you!