NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he’s been in touch with Tom Cruise about making the project come to life

Legendary NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has publicly said he wants to be a part of the Days of Thunder movie sequel Tom Cruise is reportedly working on. The NASCAR Hall of Famer and current vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports wants to influence a movie which could help cast the sport in a positive mass media spotlight.

Heading into Sunday’s Daytona 500, set to begin an hour early at 1:30 p.m., Jeff Gordon’s impact and influence are still felt.

The Days of Thunder Sequel rumors just don’t stop. Over the past two years, the movie has seemingly teased itself

Over the decades, the 1990 film has since become a cult favorite in NASCAR circles and is still quoted by race fans to this day.