The Young Racers (1963)

An arrogant womanizing racing champion (William Campbell) has multiple affairs with women even though he's married. When he steals away the fiancee (Beatrice Altariba) of a writer (Mark Damon), the writer vows to expose the racer in a tell all book. Produced and directed by Roger Corman (MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH), this low budget precursor to GRAND PRIX (1966) has a more luxurious look than much of Corman's B programmers. The handsome locations (Monaco, France, Belgium, England) utilized to full advantage by cinematographer Floyd Crosby (HIGH NOON) are a major asset. That aside, it's not very good. Robert Wright Campbell's screenplay doesn't offer up much more than the usual racing smash ups and romantic mash ups. Still, Quentin Tarantino apparently admires it. Les Baxter provides a nice underscore. With Luana Anders, Patrick Magee, Marie Versini and screenwriter Robert Wright Campbell playing his real life brother William Campbell's on screen brother.