The drama will follow the multi-generational saga of the Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family's ties to the Southern hill country roots that shaped them.
Quaid will play racing legend Duane Whitlock aka The Wrecking Ball, a towering figure who built a racing empire from a legacy of moonshine runs and dirt tracks and refuses to let it die. With ruthless competitors who will stop at nothing to dethrone and destroy them, the Whitlocks are a blue-collar dynasty at the edge of extinction - and the old king is fighting to hold onto the crown.
John Fusco created the drama, with Taylor Elmore set as showrunner. They will executive produce with Cliff Roberts, Mark L. Smith, Tim Clark and John Dahl. Gladys Cheng will serve as a producer. AMC Studios, Syndicate Entertainment and NASCAR Studios will produce.
"We are thrilled to team up with NASCAR, a world-class partner that continues to engage and entertain their deeply loyal fans for nearly 80 years," said Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer of AMC Global Media and President of AMC Studios. "And in the ultimate dream casting, we're fortunate to have the legendary Dennis Quaid lead this captivating series. This show will be a nonstop thrill ride for viewers."
