Hard-charging race car driver "Walkaway" Madden, nicknamed so for his history of walking away from car crashes, just wants to win the big Manilla 1000 off-road race. Photojournalist C.C. Wainwright intends to ride with him in that race. But Walkaway just wants to get rid of her. Fast-talking promoter Bo Cochran wants the race completed by any means necessary.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Joe Don BakerWalkaway Madden | Walkaway Madden |
 Susan SarandonC.C. Wainwright | C.C. Wainwright |
 Larry HagmanBo Cochran | Bo Cochran |
 Alan VintDoc Pyle | Doc Pyle |
 Parnelli JonesSelf | Self |
| LLogan ClarkeRinger | Ringer |
 Daina HouseRider in Black | Rider in Black |
| MMichel PittonPerrier | Perrier |
| BBert LeRoy Jr.Fly | Fly |
| DDick AdairAdams | Adams |
| BBill CrossAngel | Angel |
| BBen LeemanPits | Pits |
| EEazy BlackWilkinson | Wilkinson |
| CCachupoyRamon | Ramon |
| EEddie MercadoReporter | Reporter |