John Ashley (1934-1997) and Brian Kelly (1931-2005) played race car designers Clipper Hamilton and Scott Ross, respectively. Scott designs the vehicles, and Clipper is the mechanic. Asa Maynor was cast in four episodes as Dixie. Most episodes center on the clients who bring a race car to the Straightaway Garage, hence the name of the series. The series was originally planned to be named “The Racers,” but the title had to be altered because of sponsorship problems. [[Ford]] Motor Company required editing of the finished designs.<ref name=tvcom>{{cite web|url=http//www.tv.com/shows/straightaway/|title=Straightaway|publisher=TV.com|accessdate=January 24, 2020}}</ref> | John Ashley (1934-1997) and Brian Kelly (1931-2005) played race car designers Clipper Hamilton and Scott Ross, respectively. Scott designs the vehicles, and Clipper is the mechanic. Asa Maynor was cast in four episodes as Dixie. Most episodes center on the clients who bring a race car to the Straightaway Garage, hence the name of the series. The series was originally planned to be named “The Racers,” but the title had to be altered because of sponsorship problems. [[Ford]] Motor Company required editing of the finished designs.<ref name=tvcom>{{cite web|url=http//www.tv.com/shows/straightaway/|title=Straightaway|publisher=TV.com|accessdate=January 24, 2020}}</ref> |