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Tom Cruise Races In ARCA For Days Of Thunder Sequel
Tom Cruise aims to race in ARCA for Days of Thunder sequel, sparking NASCAR's cautious interest.
In brief
Tom Cruise aims to race in ARCA for Days of Thunder sequel, sparking NASCAR's cautious interest. Tom Cruise wants to race in ARCA Menards Series for Days of Thunder sequel, but NASCAR CEO says it's unlikely to happen. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Tom Cruise Wants ARCA Race
Tom Cruise wants to race in ARCA Menards Series for Days of Thunder sequel.
“i was shocked. we have an arca series, which is our national touring series, and tom wanted to go race in one of those”
NASCAR CEO Skeptical
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell says Tom Cruise racing in ARCA is unlikely but not a definite no.
“i'm not sure that's going to happen. but he wants it to be as authentic as it can be”
ARCA Has Older Drivers
ARCA Menards Series includes drivers over 50, with Michael Maples at 62 in sixth place.
“three drivers in the top ten of the current points standings are over the age of 50”
Cruise's Racing Experience
Cruise drove F1 car at Willow Springs in 2011 and tested NASCAR Busch Series car in 1987.
“he drove a red bull f1 car at willow springs in 2011”
At a glance
Tom Cruise wants to race in ARCA Menards Series for Days of Thunder sequel, but NASCAR CEO says it's unlikely to happen.
