Don't Miss Dale Earnhardt Book and ESPN Movie '3'

ESPN Books has announced the release of 3 - The Dale Earnhardt Story, a photobiographic biography of the late NASCAR legend published by Hyperion. Featuring an introduction by ESPN's Kenny Mayne, the book examines in detail the people and places featured in the two-hour ESPN Original Entertainment movie, 3, which debuts December 11 on ESPN.

"This book is a must-have collector's item for the millions of die-hard NASCAR fans across the country," said John A. Walsh, executive vice president and executive editor, ESPN. "3 is a fresh, colorful look at the man who endeared himself to fans and helped make NASCAR one of America's premiere spectator sports."

Added Mayne, "Earnhardt was one of the fiercest competitors in sports. But he was most loved by those close to him for his sense of humor and heart. This book is a unique look at the man, his roots, his passion, his faith, his family and his friends."

Earnhardt earned the nickname "The Intimidator" as he raced to seven Winston Cup championships before dying in a crash on the last lap of NASCAR's greatest race, the Daytona 500, in 2001. In the photographs, vivid stories, and fast-paced text of 3, ESPN marshals the expertise of its 20 years of NASCAR coverage, retracing Earnhardt's journey from his family's humble garage in Kannapolis, North Carolina, to the driver's seat of his world-famous, black No. 3 Chevy Monte Carlo.

3 is available for purchase wherever books are sold. For more information on 3 or to order a copy, log on to www.ESPN.com Search: 3.