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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Breaks Silence on ‘Rumors Around’ Tom Cruise’s Days of thunder 2

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Aditya Pandya | Last updated May 26, 2025 2:02 AM ET

One of the greatest NASCAR films, Days of Thunder, starring Tom Cruise, was a commercial hit, achieving great viewership around the world. As the American sport continues to gain traction in recent years, rumors have surfaced about a potential sequel titled Days of Thunder 2, with Cruise possibly returning to the screen. NASCAR’s two-time Xfinity Series Champion, Dale Earnhardt Jr., has also shared his thoughts on the possibility of a second installment in the coming years.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. made his debut on the big screen after appearing in a cameo in the movie Talladega Nights. Now, the Hall of Famer has provided more insights into the movies he loved, especially those that depicted true-to-life scenes about NASCAR. Among them, Earnhardt Jr. didn’t fail to bring up Tom Cruise’s fabled Days of Thunder, particularly due to the ongoing rumors of a sequel.

Tom Cruise’s infamous Mission: Impossible series has likely concluded, allowing him to focus on other movies in his career. Because of this, widespread speculation about Days of Thunder 2 has emerged. Dale Jr. might even be up for another short cameo, if not a full-blown scene, in the coveted movie alongside Cruise.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed that he loved Days of Thunder when it was first released, calling the movie “cool.” Moreover, the 50-year-old expressed his willingness to potentially act in the film if given the opportunity by the directors. The Hall of Famer further questioned whether Tom Cruise would still take on the role of a driver after so many years, or if he would finally take on the role of owning the fictional City Chevrolet team.

I loved Days of Thunder. I thought it was cool, The rumors around a second one? I’m down. We’ll see. I’m curious if [Tom Cruise] is still driving in Days of Thunder 2, of if he’s the owner now.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. said on his podcast The Dale Jr Download.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals his true feelings on his father’s DocuSeries ‘Earnhardt’

Many people now know Dale Earnhardt Sr. as one of the greatest racing legends in the history of NASCAR without watching many of his races. Dale Earnhardt Jr. remained reminiscent of his father in the sport and attempted to extend his legacy in NASCAR. Also, to make the people more aware of just how great the seven-time Cup Series champion was, Dale Jr. released a docuseries, ‘Earnhardt,’ on Amazon Prime.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed his true intent behind working on a docuseries based on his father and his NASCAR career. The 50-year-old emphasizes that he is most excited for the young generation of the sport to witness the series. The Hall of Famer asserted that while people were respectful of Dale Sr.’s legacy, they did not witness his races firsthand. As such, Junior attempted to get people as close to the real feeling as possible by the DocuSeries ‘Earnhardt’.

I am most excited for someone like you [a young interviewer] to see this because much like my wife, you’ll never meet him. You’ll never be able to be in the same room with him. But I want to show you or get you as close as possible to that.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA Today.

The Earnhardt family has worked extremely hard in NASCAR to build a great name for themselves. Junior has left no stone unturned in keeping his father’s legacy alive in the sport. Now, as rumors surface about yet another film, Dale Jr. aims to be involved to further establish his name in the industry. Still, everything remains speculation as Tom Cruise and his production team weigh their options for producing the movie.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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