Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is one of the drivers in the derby whose wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be with Mike. Tim falls for Mike and a big love triangle is about to happen.

Jamie Lee Curtisas Michelle 'Mike' Cody
C. Thomas Howellas Tim Pearson
Patrick Swayzeas Ernie 'Slam' Webster
Jennifer Jason Leighas Candy Webster
William Windomas Bob Cody
Troy Donahueas Donny Vinton
Carole Cookas Betty Welles
M. Emmet Walshas Mr. Clark
Ramon Bierias Mr. Pearson
Elizabeth Gorceyas Bonnie Clark
Reynaldo Villalobos