A Victory Lap for Days of Thunder (EILFM Crossover)

Gran Touring Motorsports and Everything I Learned From Movies team up for a comedic crossover episode reviewing Days of Thunder while opening with an extended tribute to Robert Duvall’s role. The group discusses our nostalgic rewatches and the film’s cast and creators (Tony Scott, Simpson/Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Michael Rooker, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes). They recap major plot beats: Cole Trickle’s rough start, Harry’s mentoring and "rubbing is racing," sponsorship, the crash and hospital storyline, romance with Dr. Claire Lewicki, rivalries with Rowdy Burns, Russ Wheeler’s rise, Cole’s fear and comeback, and the Daytona finale - while comparing the movie to NASCAR culture and later parodies like Talladega Nights. They share fun facts, Rotten Tomatoes scores, box office, and wrap with plugs for their podcasts and the Motoring Podcast Network. Steve & Izzy from Everything I Learned from Movies Podcast return to join us in reviewing the 1990 Film "Days of Thunder" starring Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall (1931-2026).  ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Duvall Tribute 00:02:38 Meet The Crossover Crew 00:05:57 Cast And Filmmaker Roll Call 00:16:16 Opening Montage NASCAR Nostalgia 00:18:30 Rowdy Burns And Race Day Setup 00:21:11 Building The Car And First Races 00:25:50 Rubbing Is Racing Reality Check 00:28:29 Wreck Montage And Ice Cream Scene 00:32:55 Trust Talk At The Bar 00:35:38 Trailer Pullover Chaos 00:37:53 Smoke Cloud Full Throttle 00:38:54 Nicole Kidman Arrives 00:42:21 Wheelchair Hallway Race 00:47:27 Rental Car Road Duel 00:51:08 Russ Wheeler Steps In 00:52:50 Sweet N Low Drafting 00:56:14 Rowdy’s Hidden Injury 01:00:53 Taxi Fight Reality Check 01:02:38 Rowdy’s Daytona Request & Daytona 500 Chaos 01:11:18 Movie Verdict Debate 01:13:50 Commercial Break Promos 01:16:02 Fun Facts vs True Stories 01:25:25 Wild Production Trivia 01:28:54 What We Learned? Segment 01:33:49 Next Movie Picks 01:36:36 Final Sign Off ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram