Red Line 7000(Movie, 1965)

Red Line 7000 is a 1965 American action sports film released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Howard Hawks, who also wrote the story. It stars James Caan, Laura Devon and Marianna Hill in a story about young stock-car racers trying to establish themselves and about the complicated romantic relationships in their lives. The title refers to the red line on the RPM meter which was then placed at 7000 rpm, beyond which the engine was in danger of blowing. The film features multiple sections of real life racing and crashes interspersed with the plot. ()