Curiosidades

This was 14-year-old Anthony Michael Hall's film premiere.

Location scouts looked at sites in Texas, Florida, and Alabama. They ultimately chose Georgia because of access to local racetracks, crew availability, and incentives offered by the state Film Commission.

Due to the start of Kenny Rogers' concert tour beginning on March 21, 1982, Rogers had to complete all of his scenes by March 19 that year. As such, other cast members were required to film any further necessary reaction shots after Rogers had completed all of his shots in front of the camera.

About a year after this movie was released, a television series pilot, based on this movie, was filmed, starring Don Johnson in the Kenny Rogers role of Brewster Baker.

This movie is notable for its catchy popular song "Love Will Turn You Around" sung and performed by Kenny Rogers. Rogers co-wrote the song, which was a number one Country and Adult Contemporary hit, which went to number thirteen on the Pop chart.

Buddy Baker: As himself.

Daniel Petrie: Uncredited, as a man at a trash dumpster.