After one of his Hendrick Motorsports drivers took the checkered flag in Sunday's Daytona 500, it sounds like NASCAR great Jeff Gordon is ready for a sequel to one of racing's biggest Hollywood films.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As William Byron sat next to Jeff Gordon following his Daytona 500 victory Sunday night, he did so knowing he had broken one of Gordon’s coolest, most unique records.

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 the Hollywood actor about making the project come to life.

This was her first public appearance since Jeff’s death. She had also skipped the Golden Globe Awards, where she was scheduled to present. Aubrey did not appear on the red carpet before the event.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Help him, Tom Cruise! 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 ...

FILE – Jeff Gordon, left, and Tom Cruise listen on stage during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto racing awards, Dec. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, file) AP Entertainment ...