Riverside International Raceway

Riverside International Raceway (Sometimes known as RIR or Riverside Raceway) was a racing track or road course in Riverside, California. A driver died during the first weekend after the opening and several more drivers perished while the track was in operation from 1957 to 1989.

Movies and television

RIR was also a prime spot for movie shoots and advertisements. Parts of CHiPs and Knight Rider were shot on location at RIR. RIR was also a location in the movies: The Love Bug, Roadracers, On the Beach, Speedway, Stacey, The Rockford Files, Thunder Alley, and Winning.

Related Topics:
CHiPs - Knight Rider - Location - Movies - The Love Bug - Roadracers - On the Beach - Speedway - Stacey - The Rockford Files - Thunder Alley - Winning

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In addition, the movie, The Killers, starring Ronald Reagan, was filmed at RIR.

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The Killers - Ronald Reagan

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As well as the above, the TV show Simon and Simon and the HBO program Super Dave Osborne, not to mention many many commercials and advertisements, were also filmed/shot at RIR.

Related Topics:
TV - Simon and Simon - HBO - Super Dave Osborne

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