Dennis Quaid in NASCAR Drama 'Thunder Road'

0:00It's April 30, you're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered pop culture updates. I'm Corey with the story. AMC just gave the green light to Thunder Road, a new NASCAR drama star in Dennis Quaid as the lead. The show dives into the Whitlock family saga, a blue collar racing dynasty with deep southern roots from moonshine runs to modern tracks, fighting. Ruthless rivals to keep their empire alive. Quaid plays Dwayne Whitlock, the wrecking ball, a legend refusing to let his legacy fade as the family teeters on the edge. They announced it at AMC's Up Front of Venezuela, New York, created by John Fusco with Taylor Elmore as showrunner, and is the first big drama partnering directly with NASCAR. Production kicks off this summer for a 2027 debut on AMC and AMC Plus, promising a high octane thrill ride that hosts racing fans everywhere.