Who plays Russ Wheeler in Days of Thunder?

Russ Wheeler is played by Cary Elwes.

How is Russ Wheeler connected to other characters?

Russ Wheeler has 2 mapped relationships in Days of Thunder. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Russ Wheeler — Days of Thunder Character Profile

About Russ Wheeler

A hotshot rookie driver hired to replace Cole temporarily. He quickly becomes a fierce rival, blocking Cole during pit stops and forcing him into walls. He spins Cole out at the Daytona 500 but is ultimately outmaneuvered by Cole's crossover strategy to win the race.

Character Facts

Played by: Cary Elwes
Appears in: Days of Thunder (1990)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (2)

Russ Wheeler — Conflict Rival — Cole Trickle (Tom Cruise)
New rivalry develops between Cole and Russ
Russ Wheeler — Professional Employer — Tim Dalander (Randy Quaid)
Tim hires Russ as Cole's replacement

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Cole Trickle (Tom Cruise)
Harry Hogge (Robert Duvall)
Dr. Claire Lewicki (Nicole Kidman)
Tim Dalander (Randy Quaid)
Jennie Burns (Caroline Williams)
Cole's Crew (Peter Appel)
Dr. Wilhaire (Gerald R. Molen)
Darlene (Donna W. Scott)
Harlem Hoogerhyde (Chris Ellis)
Female Highway Patrol Officer (Leilani Sarelle)
Rowdy Burns (Michael Rooker)
Lauren Daland (Barbara Garrick)