Parnelli Jones, born in 1933 in Texarkana, Arkansas, is best known as a race car driver and actor. He appears in Checkered Flag or Crash (1977), a film that captures the adrenaline-fueled world of motorsports, reflecting his own illustrious career on the track. With a legacy that includes victories in various racing disciplines, Jones transitioned to acting, bringing authenticity to his role in this cult classic. His contributions to both racing and film continue to resonate within the realms of cult cinema and motorsport history.
Checkered Flag or Crash
Hard-charging race car driver "Walkaway" Madden, nicknamed that because of 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.
