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Word, the long-rumored sequel to the 1990 racing classic Days of Thunder, is officially in development with Dale Earnhardt Jr. leading the charge after months of collaboration with writers. The original film’s gritty, Hollywood-infused charm still resonates with fans—and today’s NASCAR stars are buzzing about their potential roles. Carson Hocevar got a rare chance to meet Tom Cruise at Daytona and share real-track insights for the script. Kyle Larson suggests Hendrick Motorsports as the ideal team partner due to their legacy with the first movie, while Denny Hamlin hopes the new film captures that same authentic feel. Joey Logano and William Byron also voiced excitement, with Logano joking it’d be “dad points” material and Byron thrilled just to see Cruise on track. With drivers eager to participate and fans anticipating a fresh take on the sport, this sequel might just roar into theaters sooner than expected.

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