Question 1

Why did David Carradine take the role of Frankenstein in Death Race 2000?

Accepted Answer

David Carradine said he took the role to create a monster image to replace his 'Kung Fu' character image and to do a movie right away after walking off the TV series.

Question 2

What technical challenges did the custom-built cars present during filming?

Accepted Answer

The custom-built cars often didn't run, so they had to be pushed down hills, and cameras were undercranked to make them appear faster than they actually were.

Question 3

What happened to the custom-built cars after filming ended?

Accepted Answer

According to Roger Corman, several of the custom-built cars were later sold to car museums for considerably more than their construction cost.

Question 4

Which actors did much of their own driving in Death Race 2000?

Accepted Answer

Both David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone did much of their own driving in the film.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Death Race 2000?

Accepted Answer

In a boorish future, five teams compete in a government-sponsored cross-country race where points are scored by mowing down pedestrians, with Frankenstein having a passenger from the underground resistance.

Death Race 2000

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