This is the first USA released edition. Other than the box art and language, the game and components are all identical to other versions.

Hex-O-Gram Catalogue Issue 58. Game Description:
THUNDER ROAD (MB 4707) $23.00
Boxed game by Milton Bradley
A unique "Switch & Link" gameboard is the setting for this "Ram and Wreck Survival Game" for two to four players, ages 10 and up. Each player has three attack cars and one aerial assault chopper with which to be a road warrior, and, perhaps, the ultimate survivor. Set comes with the Switch & Link gameboard; 12 cars and 4 choppers; 8 wrecks; 3 yellow, 2 red and 1 black 6-sided dice. Drive and survive!