The retro 1960s eye glasses worn by the Road Warrior are an homage to one of the most famous type of killers known as "family annihilators", John List. He killed his mother and entire family in 1971 and evaded justice for nearly 20 years. The eye glasses and being seeming normal are the only characteristics the character shares with the actual John List.
Mitch Pileggi guest stars on this and Supernatural (2005). Toward the beginning he is seen brushing a model black Chevy impala similar to "Baby" on Supernatural.
In an odd coincidence of casting, both this and Brothers in Arms (2008) feature actors who co-starred on Supernatural (2005): Mark Pellegrino and Mitch Pileggi.
In an odd coincidence of casting, both this and Brothers in Arms (2008) feature actors who co-starred on Murphy Brown (1988): Faith Ford played Corky Sherwood, and Joe Regalbuto played Frank Fontana.