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NASCAR plans to build more than 80 cars for Days of Thunder sequel
NASCAR plans to build more than 80 race cars for the film Days of Thunder 2.
The sequel stars Tom Cruise, returning as Cole Trickle, and Anne Hathaway in a new role.
The film is scheduled for release in June 2028.
NASCAR also helped make the 1990 original, which used about 60 race cars and filmed at actual race events.
Cruise has said he wants the sequel to show NASCAR as a team and community, as well as capture its speed and danger.
NASCAR hopes the film will bring the sport to a wider audience and attract new interest.
The sources give no further production schedule or details about when filming will begin.
NASCAR is expected to build more than 80 race cars for the production of a sequel to Days of Thunder.
The sequel will star Tom Cruise, returning as Cole Trickle, and Anne Hathaway in a new role.
The film is scheduled for release in June 2028.
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell discussed the project in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
NASCAR hopes the film could attract wider interest in the sport.
- Who
- NASCAR is expected to build the cars. Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway will star in the sequel.
- What
- NASCAR plans to build more than 80 race cars for the film's production.
- When
- The film is scheduled for release in June 2028.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The cars are for use during production of the sequel. NASCAR hopes the film could bring wider interest in the sport.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The original Days of Thunder film was released.
Cruise visited Daytona International Speedway and addressed the NASCAR garage about the sequel.
The sequel is scheduled to be released.
- Planned cars
- More than 80 race cars
- Returning star
- Tom Cruise as Cole Trickle
- Co-star
- Anne Hathaway in a new role
- Planned release
- June 2028
- Original film
- Released in 1990
What people are saying
give the audience that opportunity to understand what it is as a team, as a community, what it is for NASCAR -- the speed, the excitement, and all of that danger and stuff.
you better be ready for this ... people are going to tune in that have never seen a race.
Sources
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