Dale Earnhardt Jr. offers assistance to the Days of Thunder 2 creative team
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Dale Earnhardt Jr. confirmed on his Dirty Mo Media podcast that he has established contact with the creative team developing the script for the sequel to the 1990 film Days of Thunder. The NASCAR Hall of Famer and two-time Daytona 500 winner reached out to the writer currently shaping the story for the project. Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway are attached to star in the film, which is slated for release in 2028. Earnhardt Jr. expressed his willingness to support the production, telling the writer that he is available for any consultation or assistance needed for the project. The film continues the legacy of the original racing feature, which remains a significant part of motorsports cultural history. Further details regarding Earnhardt Jr.'s specific involvement or the scope of his advisory role remain to be determined as development on the sequel continues.
- •Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in contact with the writer of the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel.
- •Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway are set to star in the film.
- •The movie is scheduled for a 2028 release.
- •Earnhardt Jr. offered his assistance to the creative team during his Dirty Mo Media podcast.
- 2:05 PMMotorsport.com — Dale Earnhardt Jr. met with Days of Thunder 2 writer: "Anything you need, call me"
"On his Dirty Mo Media podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. addressed the exciting news that Days of Thunder was returning for a sequel, and Tom Cruise is set to star alongside Anne Hathaway in the 2028 NASCAR film. Speaking on the Dale Jr. Download, the two-time Daytona 500 winner and NASCAR Hall of Famer said that he has been in contact with 'the guy who's developing the story,' which is likely ...Keep reading
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