Question 1

What filming challenge forced the Helltrack ramp to be shortened?

Accepted Answer

Filming was delayed because the Helltrack starting ramp was so high that none of the riders wanted to go down it, so it was cut down to 25 feet tall.

Question 2

Which real-life BMX rider inspired the character of Cru?

Accepted Answer

The character of Cru is loosely based on Eddie Fiola, who did most of Bill Allen's stunts in the film.

Question 3

What was the original working title for the film?

Accepted Answer

The original title of the film was 'Balls Out' before it was released as 'Rad'.

Question 4

What major decision does the BMX racer face in the story?

Accepted Answer

He must choose between qualifying for Helltrack or taking his SATs to attend college.

Question 5

Which festivals recently featured this 1986 BMX film?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at SXSW Film Festival in 2020 and Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema in 2021.

Question 6

What filming challenge forced the Helltrack ramp to be cut down to 25 feet?

Accepted Answer

Filming was delayed because the Helltrack starting ramp was so high that none of the riders wanted to go down it, so it was cut down to a 25-foot version. BMX Plus magazine published an article about it.

Question 7

Which real-life BMX rider inspired the character of Cru?

Accepted Answer

The character of Cru is loosely based on Eddie Fiola, who did most of Bill Allen's stunts in the film.

Question 8

What was the original title of the film before it became 'Rad'?

Accepted Answer

The original title of the film was 'Balls Out'.

Question 9

Why did it take two weeks to film the complete Helltrack race?

Accepted Answer

None of the stunt riders could complete an entire lap of Helltrack, so race scenes were filmed one section at a time, five times over, before moving to the next section.

Question 10

Which festivals screened 'Rad' decades after its 1986 release?

Accepted Answer

It was screened at the SXSW Film Festival in 2020 and the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema in 2021.

Loved this film?

Share with others

Loved this film?

Share with others

Rad

Customers also watched