Cruise Wants Real Seat Time in a Stock Car Before the Cameras Roll on Days of Thunder 2

Tom Cruise is hoping to line up on an ARCA grid as preparation for the Days of Thunder sequel, according to NASCAR chief executive Steve O'Donnell. O'Donnell stopped short of calling it likely, but he left the door open. For an owner who has ever wondered how an actor earns the right to look convincing behind the wheel, the answer here is the oldest one in racing: go do it for real.

With reporting from Road & Track.