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NASCAR, Rivalries, Thunder: John Fusco Leaving a Dramatic Imprint on the Racing World

Clayton Dunkley
12 hours ago
1 min read

Race fans are sure to love this new NASCAR drama by John Fusco

Cast photo of Thunder Road
Photo Credit: Curtis Bonds Baker/AMC

For those who eat sleep and breathe racing, the racing show of the decade has been recently announced. John Fusco, know for his work on Young Guns and The Highwaymen is about to change the racing world with his new drama series, Thunder Road, which is set to premiere on AMC and AMC+ in 2027.

The series is centered on family dynamics, fierce rivalries and the untold stories behind one of America’s most iconic sports, Thunder Road follows the multigenerational saga of the fictional Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family’s ties to the Southern hill country roots that shaped them.


Headshot of Dennis Quaid
Photo Credit: Derrek Kupish /AMC

The scripted drama features an impressive ensemble cast with the award-winning Dennis Quaid at the helm. Joining Quaid as series regulars are Chase Stokes (Outer Banks), Maggie Grace (Taken, Fear the Walking Dead), Matt Barr (Hatfields & McCoys, Blood & Treasure), West Duchovny (Saint X, Painkiller), Shane McRae (Silo, Sneaky Pete) and Jake Manley (Do Not Enter, My Life with the Walter Boys).

Prepare for all the on and offtrack drama when this series hits AMC and AMC+ in 2027.


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