Movies Filmed in South Carolina – Days of Thunder

South Carolina Movies Filmed in South Carolina Days of Thunder

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Days of Thunder: Overview

• Director – Tony Scott
• Cast – Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman
• Genre – Action, Drama
• Plot – A fast-rising stock car driver gets a chance to compete at the top level.

Days of Thunder: SC Locations

• The Darlington Raceway was used in some racing scenes.

Days of Thunder: Fun Facts

• While shooting Days of Thunder, Tom Cruise got a speeding ticket in Darlington for going 85 mph in a 55 mph speed limit zone.
• Rick Hendrick, owner of racing team Hendrick Motorsports, was a technical adviser for the film. He had this to say about the production: "Working on Days of Thunder was a fun experience and one I'll never forget, but it couldn't have been done without the hard work of so many dedicated people. It really was a massive undertaking."

More Resources For Days of Thunder

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Days of Thunder: Purchase The Movie

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