[3] American International Pictures released the film as a double feature with Rock All Night and it proved an early success for the studio.

Special effects technician Paul Blaisdell had a cameo role in Dragstrip Girl.

Louise ends up behind the wheel of a car, with Fred trying to run her off the road because he's aware she intends to turn over evidence from the hit-and-run.

"[8] The Los Angeles Times reported the "youngsters" in the film "are very poor representatives of today's youth.

"[9] Diabolique magazine said Ashley was "a terrific delinquent, full of scowls and swagger; he’d never had an acting lesson, but he has a natural presence and easily steals the movie from the "good guy", Steve Terrell (though in fairness, Ashley has the better part).