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NASCAR Dynasty on Brink: New AMC Series 'Thunder Road' Arrives 2027
16 Sep
Summary
- AMC's NASCAR drama 'Thunder Road' premieres in 2027.
- Dennis Quaid stars as racing legend Duane Whitlock.
- The series follows the fictional Whitlock family's stock car racing legacy.
AMC and AMC+ will debut the new NASCAR drama series 'Thunder Road' in 2027. This multi-generational saga, created by John Fusco, centers on the fictional Whitlock family and their profound legacy in stock car racing, deeply intertwined with their Southern hill country origins.
Dennis Quaid stars as Duane Whitlock, also known as 'The Wrecking Ball,' a formidable figure who built a racing empire from moonshine runs and dirt tracks. The series will depict the blue-collar dynasty's struggle for survival against competitors determined to destroy them, with the patriarch fiercely clinging to his title.
Adding to the previously announced cast are Josh Macqueen as Trey Whitlock, the youngest son with prodigious racing skills; Aspen Kennedy as Bobby "Breeze" Roberts, a dependable driver with growing ambition; Haley Dillon as Dakota Voss, a brilliant Lead Race Engineer; and Mackenzie Porter as Bonnie Taylor-Whitlock, an aspiring country singer with a knack for business.
The series is executive produced by John Fusco, showrunner Taylor Elmore, Cliff Roberts, Mark L. Smith, and NASCAR Studio's Tim Clark and John Dahl. Produced in association with NASCAR, 'Thunder Road' promises a deep dive into the world of stock car racing and family legacy.
