"Days of Thunder" may not be the favorite movie of NASCAR traditionalists, but it undoubtedly was the movie that changed the way that auto racing was filmed forever. ESPN's Ryan McGee brings decades of both covering the sport as a member of the media & diehard NASCAR fanhood to his guest appearance. He discusses much of the legend the film is based on, gives some racing history lessons, and breaks down what makes this movie such a great rewatch. 12:15 - A History of Racing Films 18:20 - The True Stories Behind "Days of Thunder" 28:30 - Best Scenes 43:40 - Changing The Way Racing Was Filmed 54:30 - Young Cruise Charisma 1:00:45 - Team Racing in 1990 1:13:40 - Fred Thompson Steals Scenes 1:21:15 - Remake or Reboot? Follow Ryan on social media @ESPNMcGee, tune into his show Marty & McGee, and check out ESPN.com for his written work. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by the Blue Wire Sports Podcasting Network. Check out the network's 75+ podcasts at bluewirepods.com Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices