After his kid brother is killed in a street race, a champion drag-racer quits racing. However, a new kid comes to town determined to force him back into racing so he can take his title--and he's already taken his girlfriend.When his younger brother, Steve, is killed racing a hot-rod, Jeff Northup blames himself for the accident since he had built the car for his brother and had encouraged him to race it, with other boys on a special course provided by police detective Ben Merrill, who is working to reduce the city's hot-rod fatalities by providing supervision for the dangerous hobby. Jeff withdraws from participating in races on Merrill's course and, without his leadership, reverts to racing on the streets. "Bronc" Talbott, a newcomer, makes a play for Jeff's girlfriend, Lisa Vernon. Eventually, the taunting-Talbott forces Jeff into a race which results in the death of a bicycling child, and evidence seems to indicate Jeff was at fault.
Lori Nelson
as Lisa Vernon
Chuck Connors
as Detective Ben Merrill
John Smith
as Jeff Northrup
Mark Andrews
as Bronc Talbott
Roxanne Arlen
as L.P.
Frank Gorshin
as Flat Top
Fred Essler
as Yo-Yo
Eddie Ryder
as Two Tanks
Carolyn Kearney
as Judy
Del Erickson
as Steve Northrup
