Amazon’s Prime Video Gives Nod to ‘Garage 56’ Nascar Documentary
variety.comBrian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Amazon’s Prime Video greenlit a new documentary from Nascar Studios that will chronicle NASCAR’s special “Garage 56” entry at the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The documentary will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, and comes as streamers — not always able to spend the billions required for actual sports rights — see traction from offering in-depth documentary looks at various sports.
Netflix has found success with a look inside Formula 1 Racing while Prime Video in January announced the launch of “The Ride,” an inside look at the Professional Bull Riders tour.
The Le Mans event has developed a reputation as one of the world’s most challenging races. “Garage 56” will track efforts by Jim France, the current CEO of Nascar and son of Nascar founder Bill France Sr., to showcase a next-generation race car to an international audience in partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet, and Goodyear .
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