This year's installment of the Daytona 500 has come and gone, but there could be an even bigger NASCAR event arriving in the not-so-distant future — at least, so long as Jeff Gordon and Tom Cruise get their way.

Heading into Sunday’s Daytona 500, set to begin an hour early at 1:30 p.m., Jeff Gordon’s impact and influence are still felt.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he’s been in touch with Tom Cruise about making the project come to life