
The plot of 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.
Roger MooreSeymour Goldfarb, Jr.
Rick AvilesMad Dog
Dean MartinJamie Blake
Valerie PerrineFemale Cop Pulling Over Lamborghini Babes (uncredited)
Bert ConvyBradford ComptonDon Rickles was originally cast as Fenderbaum before the part went to Sammy Davis Jr..
Fenderbaum:
We've got a secret weapon. God is our co-pilot!
The Greek:
You'll need him!
Jamie Blake:
*God* is our copilot?
Fenderbaum:
Uh huh...
Jamie Blake:
Remember our car?
Fenderbaum:
Uh huh...
Jamie Blake:
Two seats?
Fenderbaum:
Two seats...
Jamie Blake:
Where's he gonna sit?
[smack]
Jamie Blake:
Where's he gonna sit?
[smack]
Crew or equipment visible: Reflected in motorcycle mirror.
Written and Performed by Ray Stevens
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