A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
as J.J. McClure
as Seymour
as Pamela
as Victor
as Jamie Blake
as Fenderbaum
as Doctor
as Marcie
as Terry
as Subaru Driver #1
as Brad
as Sheik
as Chief Biker
as A.F. Foyt
as Subaru Driver #2
as Sheik's Sister
as Mom Goldfarb
as "The Greek"
as Mel
as Mad Dog
as Shakey Finch
as Jill
as Desk Clerk
as Petoski
as Polish Racing Driver
as Chair Person
as Biker
as Batman
as TV Talk Show Host
as Seymour's Girl
as Seymour's Girl
as Seymour's Girl
as Seymour's Girl
as Seymour's Girl
as Missouri Patrolman #1
as California Patrolman #1
as Connecticut Patrolman
as New Jersey Patrolman #1
as New Jersey Patrolman #2
as Organizer
as Starting Girl
as Phone Booth Lady
as Car Hop Waitress
as California Highway Patrolman #2
as California Highway Patrolman #3
as Bedouin
as Arthur Rose
as Dour Lady
as Lady in Distress
as Trans Am Driver
as Farmboy
as Ambulance EMT (uncredited)
as Female Cop Pulling Over Lamborghini Babes (uncredited)
as Race Car Assistant (uncredited)
as Man Kicked by Jackie Chan (uncredited)
as Missouri Passerby (uncredited)
