# NASCAR Builds 80 Cars for Tom Cruise Movie

> NASCAR is building 80 race cars for Tom Cruise's 2028 Days of Thunder sequel.
- Title: NASCAR Builds 80 Cars for Tom Cruise Movie · Valleynewslive
- Summary: NASCAR is building 80 race cars for Tom Cruise's 2028 Days of Thunder sequel. NASCAR will produce over 80 race cars for Tom Cruise's Days of Thunder sequel…
- Keywords: nascar, tom cruise, days of thunder, 2028, race cars, sequel, news, local, Builds, Cars, Tom, Cruise
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/18/nascar-building-80-cars-new-movie-starring-tom-cruise
- Published: 2026-10-18T18:24:52.361+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nascar, tom cruise, days of thunder, 2028, race cars, sequel, news, local
## NASCAR building cars
NASCAR is reportedly building more than 80 race cars for a Days of Thunder sequel.
## Tom Cruise's sequel
Tom Cruise announced a Days of Thunder sequel set to release in summer 2028.
## NASCAR CEO's plan
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell said they'll make the movie authentic for new fans.
## Cruise's racing request
Tom Cruise wants to race in a real event for movie authenticity.
## Wrecked cars plan
NASCAR will leave wrecked cars across the country to grow interest in racing.
## Key takeaway

NASCAR will produce over 80 race cars for Tom Cruise's Days of Thunder sequel set to release in June 2028.