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AMC Thunder Road NASCAR drama

Entities: AMC Networks · Thunder Road · Dennis Quaid · NASCAR · Maggie Grace

Overview

In July 2026, AMC announced that actress Maggie Grace had joined the network’s upcoming NASCAR‑themed series "Thunder Road" as a series regular, portraying Laney Whitlock, the eldest child and chief executive of the fictional Whitlock Racing family.

Later that month, AMC and NASCAR released a full cast list and production details. The show, created by John Fusco and run by Taylor Elmore, will also star Dennis Quaid as racing legend Duane Whitlock, with additional roles for Shane McRae, Michael Rooker, Chase Stokes, Matt Barr, West Duchovny, Devon Allman and others. Production is slated to begin in summer 2026, with a launch on AMC and AMC+ scheduled for 2027.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    AMC Announces Cast for NASCAR Drama 'Thunder Road' to debut in 2027

    AMC and NASCAR's drama 'Thunder Road'—set for a 2027 AMC/AMC+ debut—has added Dennis Quaid, Maggie Grace and Shane McRae to its cast, with production slated for summer 2026.

  2. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Maggie Grace added to AMC's NASCAR series 'Thunder Road

    Maggie Grace joins AMC’s NASCAR drama “Thunder Road” as Laney Whitlock, the daughter and CEO of the racing family.

Sources

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