From Autoweek · Mike Hembree · · 50s
Tom Cruise ARCA Race Problem
Tom Cruise wants to drive in ARCA race but lacks racing experience.
In brief
Tom Cruise wants to drive in ARCA race but lacks racing experience. Tom Cruise plans to drive in an ARCA Menards Series race for Days of Thunder 2 but lacks competitive racing experience. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Tom Cruise's racing interest
Tom Cruise wants to drive in an ARCA Menards Series race for Days of Thunder 2.
NASCAR's concerns
NASCAR unlikely to allow Cruise to race without experience in competitive series.
Cruise's driving background
Cruise has performed stunts at 64 but lacks race car competition experience.
ARCA racing challenges
ARCA races require speed and skill that Cruise hasn't developed yet.
Potential PR benefits
NASCAR could gain media attention from Cruise's involvement.
Time constraints
Cruise has limited time to prepare for Days of Thunder 2 release in 2028.
At a glance
Tom Cruise plans to drive in an ARCA Menards Series race for Days of Thunder 2 but lacks competitive racing experience.
