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Tom Cruise Wants to Race in ARCA Ahead of ‘Days of Thunder 2’

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise could be preparing for one of his most unusual challenges yet. The actor has reportedly expressed interest in competing in an actual ARCA Menards Series race as he prepares for the highly anticipated sequel to Days…

By Stephan Stroud · Yahoo Sports

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 8:37 PM

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Tom Cruise reportedly wants to compete in an ARCA Menards Series race ahead of 'Days of Thunder 2'.
The prospective ARCA entry is intended to help Cruise prepare for the film's sequel.
Days of Thunder originally starred Cruise as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in 1990.

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Actor Tom Cruise has reportedly expressed interest in competing in an ARCA Menards Series race. The potential racing appearance is connected to preparations for an upcoming sequel to his 1990 NASCAR film, Days of Thunder.

While details surrounding the potential entry remain limited, the Hollywood star is considering the stock car event to prepare for the film project. ARCA is a common stepping-stone division for drivers moving toward national NASCAR competition.

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Tom Cruise Wants to Race in ARCA Ahead of ‘Days of Thunder 2’

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