Co-story editor Michael Reaves said the original idea behind the show was to have the Darrett siblings traveling the world seeking clues to their parents' spy past.
Due to the popularity of the series 'Knight Rider' at the time in Greece, where that show was re-titled via translation into 'Knight of the Asphalt'. When 'Pole Position' was brought to air in Greece, the title of the show was changed to 'Knights of the Asphalt' due to the similarities between the two shows that featured futuristic talking cars with personalities and gadgets.
Contrary to popular belief, is not related to the video game of the same name.
Melvin Franklin who played Wheels was the Bass singer in The Temptations