# 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.
- Title: Tom Cruise Races In ARCA For Days Of Thunder Sequel · Jalopnik
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: tom cruise, arca menards series, days of thunder sequel, nascar, steve o'donnell, stock car racing, cars, culture, Tom, Cruise, Races, ARCA
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2286717/tom-cruise-wants-to-race-in-arca-for-days-of-thunder-sequel
- Author: Ryan Erik King
- Published: 2026-10-14T16:46:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tom cruise, arca menards series, days of thunder sequel, nascar, steve o'donnell, stock car racing, cars, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

Tom Cruise wants to race in ARCA Menards Series for Days of Thunder sequel, but NASCAR CEO says it's unlikely to happen.