Yes, the script writer, Brock Yates, was inspired to write the screenplay by a real race that took place four times in the 1970s called Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash.
Yates himself has a bit part in the movie as the "Organizer", the man who speaks to the racers right before they leave.
J.J. McClure, Captain Chaos, Jamie Blake, Abraham Van Helsing, Terry, The Sheik, Mel, and Batman
What is the plot of The Cannonball Run?
A wide variety of eccentric competitors participate in a wild and illegal cross-country road race. However, the eccentric entrants will do anything to win the road race, including low-down, dirty tricks.
What was the budget for The Cannonball Run?
$18 million
How much did The Cannonball Run earn at the worldwide box office?
$72.2 million
How much did The Cannonball Run earn at the US box office?
$72.2 million
What is The Cannonball Run rated?
PG
What genre is The Cannonball Run?
Action, Comedy, and Sports
How many awards has The Cannonball Run won?
1 award
How many awards has The Cannonball Run been nominated for?
