Director Frank Johnson interviewed hundreds of young actresses for two years in search of the perfect Shannon. He finally found her, Julianne Michelle. One year and five months later, filming began.
Louis Gossett, Jr. and Jason Gedrick appeared in Iron Eagle (1986) and Iron Eagle II (1988).
This movie is also known as "Amazing Racer."
Daryl Hannah and Michael Madsen appeared as villains Elle Driver and Budd in Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004).