Considered, along with its sequel Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow (1959), the forerunner to the Beach Party films of the 1960s, establishing the archetype of up-front comedies for teenagers and employing the tried and true formula of a popular trend coupled with romance and music. Hot Rod Gang screenwriter Lou Rusoff went on to pen the script for the first Beach Party film.
Maureen Arthur's debut.
The two hot rods first seen in the opening credits are both 1932 Ford V-8 (model 18) 2-door roadsters.