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NASCAR Drama 'Thunder Road' Promises Rivalries and Legacy

11/7/2025

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AMC is developing a drama series called Thunder Road set in NASCAR.
John Fusco, creator of Thunder Road, is known for Young Guns and The Highwaymen.
The show follows the Whitlock family’s legacy in stock car racing and its rivalries.
Fusco calls it "Succession with stock cars," and the project is fast-tracked with NASCAR.
A Days of Thunder sequel is in the works with Tom Cruise and expected NASCAR cameos.

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Story summary

AMC is developing a drama series called Thunder Road set in NASCAR.
John Fusco, creator of Thunder Road, is known for Young Guns and The Highwaymen.
The show follows the Whitlock family’s legacy in stock car racing and its rivalries.
Fusco calls it "Succession with stock cars," and the project is fast-tracked with NASCAR.
A Days of Thunder sequel is in the works with Tom Cruise and expected NASCAR cameos.