Pixarpedia

The Pixarpedia is an encyclopedia released by DK Publishing on August 31, 2009. It was written by Barbara Bazaldua, Steve Bynghall, Jo Casey, Glenn Dakin, Lucy Dowling, Laura Gilbert, Julia March, Catherine Saunders, and Victoria Taylor. It provides information about the movies and shorts made by Pixar before its publication date. In 2012, a book with a similar name, "Pixar Character Encyclopedia", was released that only included major characters from the new movies, Brave, and Cars 2.

Cars characters

• Lightning McQueen
  • Flashy, brash, and supremely confident, rookie race car Lightning McQueen has a lot of drive. A real whiz on the track, he's determined to race to victory on his first attempt in the prestigious Piston Cup. Lightning loves all the attention and adulation that comes with being famous. He has his eyes on a new lucrative sponsorship deal with Dinoco, which would replace his current deal with second-rate rust removal ointment Rust-eze. For Lightning, this would mean more money, fans, free helicopter rides, and even more fame. Ka-chow!
• Doc Hudson
  • Doc Hudson is a well-respected vehicle in Radiator Springs. As the town's motor-medic, he'll sort out all the residents' health issues, and gives thorough checkups at his medical clinic. Very loyal to all his friends, Doc holds a lot of influence and has strong opinions on the sort of cars he wants in his town. He is even the town judge. However, with Doc Hudson "MD" doesn't just stand for Medical Doctor but also "Moody" and "Deep". Sometimes he can be a stubborn car of few words, but at other times he delivers very wise advice.
• Mater
  • Mater is completely unique. This buck-toothed tow truck bucks every trend and certainly does not tow the line. Although he is perhaps not the cleverest vehicle in Radiator Springs, Mater has a wicked sense of humor and an even bigger sense of fun. If you spend time with this tow truck you will soon find yourself hooked, whether he is scaring tractors, driving backwards at incredible speed, or teasing Lightning McQueen about being keen on Sally. Very popular with the residents of Radiator Springs, Mater is always there to help his friends and pull them through any crisis.
• Sally
  • Brilliant and beautiful, sassy Sally runs the Cozy Cone Motel in Radiator Springs. The plucky Porsche uses her witty one-liners to hold her own against cars like Lightning McQueen, and always gives her all in whatever she does. Career girl Sally wasn't enjoying life in the fast lane as a Californian lawyer, so when she arrived in Radiator Springs she slowed things down. In love with the scenery of Ornament Valley, and caring deeply about the new friends she has made, Sally knows how to enjoy life. Her favourite way to relax is taking a leisurely drive along the mother road!
• Sheriff
  • Driven by a strong sense of duty to protect the good citizens of Radiator Springs, Sheriff makes sure troublemakers steer clear of his town. Anyone who brreaks the law will be taken straight to Traffic Court, and Sheriff may even siphon their petrol so they can't escape! Straight-talking, hardworking and honest, Sheriff is from the no-nonsense school of policing, although he also has a much softer side. The fact that there is virtually no lawbreaking in Radiator Springs is proof of his success, although this might also be something to do with the fact that not much ever happens and no one ever visits!
• Luigi
  • As proprietor of the Casa Della Tires tire shop, Luigi brings some Italian flair and passion to sleepy Radiator Springs. Loud, loyal, emotional and usually trying to broker a deal, Luigi loves life and anything Italian. He has even built his own Leaning Tower of Tires! Whether you need advice on a stylish set of tires, or just a friend to talk to, Luigi will never let you down.
• Guido
  • "Italian forklift Guido assists his best friend Luigi in the Casa Della Tires. He is the quickest tire changer in the West, and just about everywhere else as well. Nimble and enthusiastic, Guido has a lifelong dream to change the tires on a real racing car, especially if it's a Ferrari. No wonder the only English words he says are Pit Stop! Guido è molto rapido!
• Fillmore
  • Ageing hippie Fillmore's heart has never really left the 1960s. Operating on flower power as well as petrol, Fillmore thinks there should be more peace in the world. The only vehicle in town with tie-dye mud flaps and an interest in automotive yoga, Fillmore often spars with Sarge. Although they are very different cars, really the guys are similar in character and have a lot of affection for each other.
• Sarge
  • Ex-army jeep Sarge brings military discipline to Radiator Springs. Running Sarge's Surplus Hut, he supplies everything you could need to survive. Sarge has traditional views and disagrees with cars like Fillmore. When he opens his dream SUV Boot Camp it lets him introduce a tough regime to soft city types, and brings back a bit of respect to Ornament Valley!
• Ramone
  • Not only does Ramone run his own House of Body Art, Radiator Springs' local custom paint shop, but he also makes sure he gives himself a new coat of paint several times a week. With his chrome undercarriage and his up-and-down hydraulics, Ramone has been the coolest car in Radiator Springs for many years, and is often seen out cruising on the main road with his wife, Flo.
• Flo
  • Flo is a classic show car from the 1950s. Sassy and sensible, Flo's been running the V8 Café and has been married to Ramone for as long as anybody can remember. Everyone thinks the town would fall apart without Flo. Not only would there be no one to sell petrol and oil, but also her fun-loving presence and big heart would be sorely missed. It is impossible not to fall for Flo!
• Lizzie
  • Lizzie is Radiator Springs' most senior-citizen. As the widow of Stanley, the founder of the town, she's been around long enough to see the place rise and fall. Because Lizzie's young at heart, with a mischievous sense of humour, some of the other residents believe she's slightly unhinged. Often found taking a nap outside her curio shop, Lizzie sells Route 66 memorabilia and Radiator Springs bumper stickers. Not that anyone sticks around long enough to buy any...
• Red
  • Red is Radiator Springs' only fire truck. However, he's also the town's most sensitive resident. Red gets hot and bothered far too easily and he's been known to retreat to his fire station when things get on top of him, which seems to be most of the time. Red might be shy, but he also has a lot of friends around town who feel very protective toward him.
• Stanley
  • Immortalised as a statue outside the fire station. Stanley founded Radiator Springs in 1909 on the site of a natural spring. He established it as a place where travellers on Route 66 could stop for a well-earned rest. Although he had to ask Lizzie out a few times before she actually said yes, the pair became inseparable and got married. These days everyone salutes Stanley, and Lizzie has happy memories of him.
• Tractors
  • Tractors plough through the day and sleep in the fields at night. Certainly not the brightest vehicles, they fall on their backs and make a curious sound when they have been startled. A field of tractors may be a classic American scene, but it is no joke when they leave the field and stampede through a town. You will need to either scare them away or get out of the way pretty quickly!
• Frank
  • You definitely don't want to meet Frank when he's in a bad mood. By day he supervises the tractors and works through his own threshing and harvesting program. This might sound like a slow-paced, gentle country life, but Frank's been known to give chase to anybody who upsets him or the tractors. When his rotating blades are bearing down on you, it's probably time to make a run for it!
• The King
  • Strip Weathers has certainly earned his nickname "The King". He is racing royalty and the ultimate driving legend. Easily the most successful race car of all time on the track, The King is also the perfect professional and gentleman off the track. Nobody has a bad word to say about him, so it is no wonder he's got a phenomenal fan following! Despite being such a high-flier, The King is also very down-to-earth; he is straight-talking and is not afraid to speak his mind. Now after many years at the top, The King has decided to retire, but he is determined to win the Piston Cup in his final racing season!
• Chick Hicks
  • Dastardly, dislikeable and downright desperate to win the Piston Cup, Chick Hicks is the perpetual runner-up of racing. For every second of his career he has been second best to legendary driver The King, and now it is safe to say that he has got a chip on his bonnet. Not only is Chick obsessed with winning the Piston Cup after the umpteenth time of trying, but he also wants to land the Dinoco sponsorship once The King retires. The accompanying fame, money and glamorous lifestyle all fire up his engine!
• Mack
  • Loyal truck Mack is Lightning McQueen's only true friend. He is responsible for transporting Lightning around from race to race in a luxury container crammed full of gadgets and trophies. Driving incredibly hard, often right through the night, Mack is a truck who never stops. He's also there to remind Lightning of his contractual obligations to sponsors Rust-eze and to keep an eye on things. At one point Mack acts as Lightning's entire pit crew! But despite all his efforts, Mack never gets any kudos.
• Rusty & Dusty Rust-eze
  • The founders of Rust-eze, Rusty and Dusty host the Rust-eze hospitality tent at races to promote their Medicated Bumper Ointment. Finding the slightest thing hysterically funny, the clapped-out comedy duo peddle their well-worn routines to audiences that are even older than their jokes. Lightning McQueen has to grin and bear it when the hopeless has-beens laugh at his car sticker headlights.
• Tex
  • As owner of the massive oil company Dinoco, Tex holds the keys to the hottest sponsorship deal in racing. He's on the lookout for a successor to Strip Weathers (The King), who is due to retire. Honest and honorable, Tex values loyalty and fair play above instant success. Nice guy Tex is passionate about racing and helicopter rides. He's also very generous and even lets Mater take a free ride in his helicopter.
• Fred
  • Starstruck and excitable, rusty racing fan Fred is in need of some repair. In fact, he gets so excited telling Lightning McQueen that he is a hero in the Rust-eze tent, that his bumper promptly falls off! However, what Fred lacks in appearance, he more than makes up for with enthusiasm. He is consistently amazed that famous faces from the racing world seem to know his name, although that might be something to do with the fact that Fred is written on his front license plate!
• Mia and Tia
  • Mia and Tia are Lightning McQueen's biggest fans. The glamorous groupies cheer him on whenever they can. Straddling the fine line between very excitable and completely hysterical, the twins have been known to faint just seeing Lightning wink at them, and they regularly feature in Lightning's own daydreams. However, the followers prove to be fickle when they switch allegiance to Chick Hicks after Lightning McQueen goes missing in Radiator Springs.
• Lynda Weathers
  • Come rain or shine, you'll find Lynda Weathers out supporting her husband Strip ("The King") as he storms to another win. The King knows that he's only a champion because he has a great team behind him, and Lynda is most definitely The Queen. Having such a strong bond also helps them keep the fast twists and turns of the racing world in perspective. As Lynda herself tells The King, "Whatever happens, you're a winner to me, you ol' Daddy Rabbit."
• Harv
  • As Lightning McQueen's agent and self-styled friend, Harv's principal interests are making money and then making more money. Only ever available on the phone, and creaming off ten per cent of everything Lightning earns, Harv is not a car with high morals. His suave voice and choice of words might sound charming, but Harv doesn't care about his clients. He didn't even bother to watch Lightning's big race for the Piston Cup!
• Snot Rod
  • Snot Rod is one of a gang of four import cars who love to cause trouble on the road. He can't stop sneezing and even sneezes fire out of his exhaust.
• Boost
  • Boost is the leader of the gang. He barks all the orders to Snot Rod, D.J. and Wingo to make sure they are causing as much mayhem on the road as possible.
• D.J.
  • D.J. is also in the gang. He has flashy speakers and lights. When he sees Mack about to nod off on the road, D.J. plays relaxing music to make him fall fast asleep!
• Wingo
  • Wingo likes to admire himself and his brightly colored paintwork in the mirror. The only thing he loves more than making trouble with the gang is himself!
• Not Chuck
  • This 2003 Nemomatic Forklift is one of Lightning McQueen's pit crew, until Lightning insults him and he decides to chuck in the towel. His name is most definitely Not Chuck!
• Dexter Hoover
  • Dexter Hoover, a Pabloloco Compact pick-up, is one of the most important race officials. He waves the flags at the start and end of the race. You could say he has a checkered career!
• Bessie
  • Bessie is a huge vehicle. Unfortunately Bessie doesn't ooze charm. Instead this enormous road-paving machine oozes steam, asphalt, and various foul smelling odours.
• Jerry Recycled Batteries
  • Jerry, a Peterbilt semi-hauler, is a truck who does a few deliveries at night. Normally he's a happy guy, but not when Lightning McQueen, driving without lights, mistakes him for Mack!
• Albert Hinkey
  • Albert Hinkey is a massive motor home. He is Lightning's biggest fan - quite literally. Al is also known as Buffet Master since he can guzzle down a lot of petrol!
• Vroomaroundus Bugus
  • These little bugs live in warm climates, like Ornament Valley. They can haul up to four times their own body weight but, unfortunately, have a short life span.
• Barney Stormin
  • Biplane Barney Stormin is a sky-writing plane. When leaving a trail of cloud to spell Piston Cup in huge letters, Barney makes sure what he writes looks right. Right?
• Al Oft
  • Airship Al Oft floats in the sky above all Piston Cup races. Advertising Lightyear Tires, Al always gets a buzz from being able to watch the race from great heights. What a view!
• Mini and Van
  • These two are minivans. The holiday couple drive into Radiator Springs for directions. Despite the residents' welcome, Mini and Van don't even stop to pick up a map!
• Kori Turbowitz
  • Kori is the racing world's roving reporter and she is at the scene of every major breaking news story. When something is about to happen, Kori gets her wheels in motion.
• Bob Cutlass
  • Bob Cutlass and Darrell Cartrip are a much-loved commentating duo. Bob is a sleek and sophisticated sedan with a passion for all sports, especially the Piston Cup.
• Darrell Cartrip
  • Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass are a real double act. While Bob is a more laidback commentator, Darrell is famous for his enthusiastic outpourings.
• Brian: Park Motors
  • Whether it be flags, antenna balls or other memorabilia, Brian has a gift for selling souvenirs around the racetrack. But this Park Motors P-150 Courier had dreams of launching a singing career!
• Chuck Manifold
  • Chuck Manifold is one of TV's heavyweight news anchors. As a story unfolds, Manifold is always there to reveal the latest news with the appropriate authority.
• Mario Andretti #11
  • Mario Andretti is a racing legend. A 1967 Ford Fairlane, he seems to have won just about every accolade you can think of over the years. A gentleman on and off the track, Andretti ensures the number eleven is never too far from the checkered flag!
• Winford Bradford Rutherford #64
  • Winford Bradford Rutherford is a Capitol Motors vehicle. His sponsor is RPM Nighttime Backfire Suppressant.
• Sage VanDerSpin #80
  • Sage VanDerSpin is a Brawny Motor Co./Spark GT. His sponsor is Creme-filled Gask-its and he's the youngest winner of the Junior Piston Cup.
• Claude Scruggs #52
  • Claude Scruggs is a Moroco. He has been with his sponsor, Leakless Adult Drip Pans, for over two decades!
• Greg Candyman #101
  • Greg Candyman is a Capitol Motors vehicle, sponsored by Tach-O-Mint. Each year fans compete to make a gingerbread model of him!
• Murray Clutchburn #92
  • Murray Clutchburn is a Stodgey/Suaver Ex, part of the Auto Games test track relay team. His sponsor is Sputter Stop, Cold Engine Relief.
• Ryan Shields #39
  • Ryan Shields is a Crown/Celesta. He's one of the biggest advocates of View Zeen Corrective Windshields, who also sponsor him.
• Lee Revkins #63
  • Lee Revkins is an Axxelo/Fission. His sponsor is Transberry Juice and he grew up on a farm where he learnt to drive.
• Todd Marcus #123
  • Todd "The Shockster" Marcus is an Axxelo/Fission. The Shockster is sponsored by No Stall and he was born and raised in Dieselton, Alabama.
• Billy Oilchanger #58
  • Billy Oilchanger is a Sherpa Motors Iota GT. Billy's sponsor is Octane Gain Turbo Vitamins and he wants to be a commentator when he retires.
• Chuck Armstrong #33
  • An Axxelo/Fission, Chuck Armstrong suffers from slight allergies to certain fuels. His sponsor is Mood Springs.
• Crusty Rotor #76
  • Crusty Rotor is a Stodgey/Suaver Ex. He is sponsored by Vinyl Toupee, Vinyl Top In A Can and he used to be a Vinyl Top salesman!
• Rusty Cornfuel #4
  • Rusty Cornfuel is a Brawny Motor Co./Spark GT. Sponsored by Tow Cap Hitch Protector. Rusty grew up on a farm in Mississippi.
• Aiken Axler #28
  • Aiken Axler is a Lux Motors Co. Piston Cup V8. His sponsor is Nitroade Hi-Energy Drink and he likes to meditate.
• Ernie Gearson #93
  • Ernie Gearson is a Moroco, known as "Giddyup" due to his 300 horsepower engine. His sponsor is Spare Mint Spare Tire Freshener.
• Kevin Racingtire #35
  • Kevin Racingtire is a Capitol Motors vehicle. His sponsor is Shifty Drug Pharmaceutical Co., which is actually owned by his father-in-law!
• Floyd Mulvihill #70
  • Floyd Mulvihill is a Stodgey/Suaver Ex. He's known as '"Smoky Floyd" because he likes to burn rubber. His sponsor is Gasprin Hood Ache.
• Dave Alternators #84
  • Dave Alternators is a Crown/Celesta. His sponsor is Revolting Rebuilt Alternators, but Dave has never come higher than 20th in a race!
• Slider Petrolski #74
  • Slider Petrolski is a Capitol Motors car. He is named after his uncle Slide Powers, a famous dirt track racer. His sponsor is Sidewall Shine.
• Brush Curber #56
  • Brush Curber is a Sherpa Motors/Iota GT. He is sponsored by Fiber Fuel, is a veteran of the circuit, and has fourteen children!
• Ralph Carlow #117
  • Ralph Carlow is a Brawny Motor Co./Spark GT. His sponsor is Lil' Torquey Pistons and he is little brother to film star Jordon Carlow.
• Dirkson D'Agostino #34
  • Dirkson D'Agostino is a Capitol Motors car. He used to work in graphics for a small racing outfit and his sponsor is Trunk Fresh.
• Manny Flywheel #68
  • Manny Flywheel is a Crown/Celesta. He is sponsored by N20 Nitro, however, he cannot drink the product and still race legally.
• Haul Inngas #79
  • Haul Inngas is a Brawny Motor Co./Spark GT. He came to America from Europe and is sponsored by Retread Roll-On Tire Deodorant.
• Misti Motorkrass #73
  • Misti Motorkrass is a Crown/Celesta. Her sponsor is Rev-n-Go Carburetor and she's one of the few females in the racing circuit.
• Eugene Carbureski #36
  • A Moroco, Eugene Carbureski started out prepping race cars at a local shop. He is sponsored by Tank Coat.
• James Cleanair #61
  • James Cleanair is a Moroco. He's one of the oldest cars in the Piston Cup and is sponsored by Vitoline for older active cars.
• Ruby Oaks #51
  • Ruby Oaks is a Crown/Celesta sponsored by Easy Idle - a warm start to a cold morning. Ruby is known as "Easy" due to his laid-back attitude.
• Kevin Shiftright #121
  • Kevin Shiftright is an Axxelo/Fission, sponsored by Clutch Aid. Kevin's grandpa Kraig won two Piston Cups, and his dad, Klint, won three!
• Rotor Turbosky
  • The luxury executive helicopter on Team Dinoco, Rotor is used to giving rides to racing's top cars. A Whirlybird Liftalot, he's even given Mater a lift!
• Gray
  • Gray is The King's hauler, and has a name that does not match his colour. As an important member of Team Dinoco, Gray is, of course, decked out in light blue.
• Dinoco Crew Chief
  • Dinoco's crew chief is the most successful crew chief of all time and he supports The King, the best racing car of all time. You could say he's the power behind the glory.
• Luke Pettlework
  • The King likes to be surrounded by a steady team and Luke Pettlework has been with him for a number of years. Pettlework is a pitty who knows his pit stops and Piston Cups!
• Dinoco Girls
  • The Dinoco Girls add a bit of glamour to the racing circuit. Dressed in Dinoco Blue with matching feathers, these girls are always cheering on The King!
• Chick's Crew Chief
  • Chick's crew chief is a 200-and-a-half ton truck 5.7 L V-8. He's been loyal to Chick for a number of years, and knows how to handle his boss's bad moods!
• Chick's Hauler
  • It's not that easy a job transporting Chick Hicks around. Not only does his hauler have to keep him happy, but he also has to somehow find room for Chick's massive ego.
• Wide Chick Pitty
  • As one of Chick's pitties, not only does Wide Chick have to wear a ridiculous looking moustache, but he also has to laugh very loud at all his boss's jokes.
• Bruiser Bukowski
  • Bruiser is part of Chick Hicks's team, and he lives up to his name! This Shystermatic, with the obligatory moustache, is Chick's longest serving pitty.
• Trunk Fresh Crew Chief
  • This Trunk Fresh crew chief is a bossy guy, but sometimes you've got to be to get results. Even Dirkson D'Agostino is a little scared of him.
• Trunk Fresh Hauler
  • Transporting Dirkson D'Agostino for Trunk Fresh has its ups and downs. Dirkson can be demanding, but at least he's hit it off with his hauler.
• Trunk Fresh Pitty
  • Being a Piston Cup pitty is really hard work. It's grimy, dirty and you run around a lot. That's why the Trunk Fresh pitty has a spray of Trunk Fresh before and after a race!
• Nitroade Hauler
  • Shhhh! The Team Nitroade hauler is used to driving Aiken Axler around quietly so the race car can practice his Tai Rod meditation.
• Nitroade Pitty
  • In Team Nitroade, it's not just Aiken Axler who is fast. The Nitroade pitty's smooth and speedy pit stops go a long way towards making Aiken one of the fastest cars on the track.
• Spare Mint Crew Chief
  • The Spare Mint crew chief always stays cool under pressure. He's guaranteed to have driver Ernie Gearson feeling fully freshened up before each race.
• Leakless Hauler
  • The Leakless hauler is a real team veteran, but no, he doesn't need Leakless Adult Drip Pans quite yet!
• Stacy
  • Stacy is the pitty on the Leakless team. She's powered by both propane and a strong desire to see Team Leakless do well in each race, so she makes those pit stops quick!
• Mood Springs Pitty
  • Being the pitty for the Mood Springs team isn't the most pleasant job. Their racing car, Chuck Armstrong, often smells bad, but the pitty is too timid to tell him!
• Rev N Go Pitty
  • Being the pitty for Team Rev N Go is one of the most sought after pitty jobs because you get to spend a lot of time with the glamorous Misti Motorkrass.
• N2O Pitty
  • Not only does the pitty for the N20 Nitro team always keep an eye on junior driver Manny Flywheel, but he also sips a little N20 after each race to help him wind down!
• No Stall Crew Chief
  • The No Stall crew chief doesn't waste any time. This Haulital Lugnutter gives his instructions to Todd Marcus - there'll be no stalling whilst he's around!
• No Stall Hauler
  • The No Stall hauler knows the route to Dieselton, AL very well. He's always having to take homesick Todd Marcus back to visit his folks!
• RPM Crew Chief
  • The RPM team's crew chief works closely with Winford Rutherford. It's quite an advantage to have a driver who is an expert in physics.
• Petrol Pulaski
  • Petrol Pulaski, a 2003 Nemomatic Propane-Powered/Forklift, is a pitty for the RPM team. He has a good understanding with the driver and team. And Pulaski knows his petrol!
• RPM Hauler
  • The RPM hauler gets on with Winford Rutherford, known as the Professor. The two have highly intellectual conversations.
• Octane Gain Hauler
  • The Team Octane Gain hauler never tires of his job. He doesn't mind hauling Billy Oilchanger again and again from race to race.
• Octane Gain Pitty
  • The pitty for Team Octane Gain definitely knows how to gain a second or two by making a perfect pit stop. This forklift's an integral part of the team's success.
• Jerry Drivechain
  • Jerry Drivechain is a pitty for Team Tank Coat. Like many of the other pitties, he's a 2003 Nemomatic forklift. He enjoys his job because it gives himn a lift!
• Shiny Wax Crew Chief
  • It takes a bright crew chief to keep Team Shiny Wax shining. This no-nonsense guy makes sure everything is right on track on the track!
• Shiny Wax Hauler
  • Shiny Wax race car Darren Leadfoot is quite a heavy guy. Luckily, his hauler is even heavier so it's never a problem!
• Easy Idle Pitty
  • Being the pitty for the Easy Idle team isn't as easy as it sounds, and there's certainly no opportunity to be idle. Luckily, this team's pitty always works as fast as he can.
• Vitoline Pitty
  • Being the pitty for Team Vitoline is a really nice job. The driver James Cleanair has been around for a while and always treats his pit team very well.
• No Stall Pitty
  • A loyal and hard-working member of the team, the No Stall pitty has perfected the art of the tip top pit stop. There's no time-wasting with this pitty about!
• Leakless Crew Chief
  • The Leakless crew chief expects nothing less than perfection from his team, and is one of the best around.
• Shiny Wax Pitty
  • The Shiny Wax pitty is a shining star when it comes to pit stops
• Spare Mint Pitty
  • Team Spare Mint picked their pitty because they could see he was the perfect pit-stop practitioner.
• Charlie Checker
  • As the official pace car of the Piston Cup, Charlie Checker can tell everyone he's been in the lead in a world-class race. This 2004 Capitol Motors vehicle takes his job very seriously!
• Tom
  • Tom, a Remirunabout Orbit, is a race official. He's there to make sure everything is above board and all rules are kept to. And that's official!
• Tow
  • Tow, a Houslital Crew Cab, is the official tow truck for the Piston Cup. He's the guy who has to remove any crashed cars from the track. Time to pick up the pieces!
• Marco Axelbender
  • As a security guy at the LA International Speedway, Marco makes sure that there's no trouble for any of the race cars. Shame he can't arrest Chick Hicks for being a scoundrel!
• Badge #153 "Axle" Accelerator
  • Police car Axle carries badge #153 and responsibility for maintaining law and order. When he helps with race security, Axle accelerates to be first on the scene!
• Marlon "Clutches" McKay
  • Long-serving Marlon McKay works security at the LA International Speedway, so if you're a misbehaving paparazzo or an overexcited fan - watch out!
• Bernie Banks
  • Bernie is always banking on the next photo to earn his living. Specialising in action shots from the Piston Cup, he's always trying to put himself in the frame.
• Artie
  • Artie, a Roymac Lugger, calls the shots in the media center. As Broadcast Director, he ensures he has all angles covered for the Racing Sports Network.
• Chuck "Choke" Cables
  • Chuck, a Pabloloco Lugnutter, is a crack cameraman for RSN, the Racing Sports Network. Chuck's great reflexes mean he never misses any of the racing action!
• Dan Sclarkenberg
  • A heavyweight news anchor, Dan covers all the Braking News on the 55 Mph TV news. No topic is off-limits for Dan and co.!
• Bert
  • As a photographer covering the world of racing, life can be a bit of a blur for Bert. This Ducham Futuro is always aware of the latest developments amongst the racers.
• Matti
  • Matti, a 1992 Delbert Advocate, is Kori Turbowitz's producer. Wherever you find Kori, you'll find the slightly less glamorous but very dedicated Matti somewhere in tow.
• Houser Boon
  • Houser Boon is a press pack photographer. He's used to asking the racing stars to pose for shots, something which the likes of Lightning McQueen are more than happy to do!
• Cora Copper
  • Roving reporter and part-time paparazzi member, Cora likes to get to the bottom of a story. When this Axxelo Rapido SI is on the trail, she gets rapid results!
• Ron Hover
  • As a helicopter and correspondent for CRSN (Cable Racing Sports Network), Ron's career has really taken off. A high-flier, he covers all the major Piston Cup races.
• Tim Rimmer
  • Tim is one of the less likeable members of the press and has quite a negative image. This Axxelo will do anything to get the right photo. Well, virtually anything...
• Skip Ricter
  • Sophisticated reporter Skip remains level-headed on camera. Even at the Piston Cup when excitement levels go off the scale, you can rely on Ricter not to skip a beat.
• Chuki
  • Chuki, a 2006 Microcaster Chickmonk, is a TV reporter for OEM news, a programme on Japanese television. Even she reports on the missing Lightning McQueen!
• "Dash" Boardman
  • Celebrity snapper "Dash" Boardman is a member of the paparazzi who's always dashing to take a photo. This Crown Median TL always stays focused to get the perfect picture!
• Studs McGirdle
  • RSN (Racing Sports Network) cameraman McGirdle is a Clebert Animatic. With this steady guy around, there are no shaky pictures.
• Hooman
  • Another of the press pack, Hooman is always revving up to chase a big story. As this Hollismobile Mertz says when he makes a mistake, I'm only Hooman.
• Oliver Lightload
  • As a Luxoliner semi-hauler, he is designed to make long-haul deliveries. But he's not really a trucker, he just likes being at his favourite rest stop.
• Gil
  • Gil is a Peterbilt semi-hauler who loves to deliver. He's got a way with words and loves to chat. In fact, you could say he's an articulate truck!
• Chet Boxkaar
  • Chet is a very long truck who makes very long journeys - but this reliable guy doesn't take long to deliver!
• Ben Crankleshaft
  • Ben Crankleshaft, a Northernstar semi-hauler, often settles down for the night at the Top Down Truck Stop. Let's hope that's not him snoring!
• Paul Valdez
  • Paul Valdez is a Northernstar semi-hauler. Delivering is definitely thirsty work, and Paul always likes to take a good slurp at a can of oil to cool down his engine.
• Marilyn
  • On the spur of the moment, ABL Princess Marilyn stops off at Ramone's House of Body Art for a totally new look - purple with flames!
• Timothy Timezone
  • Timothy Timezone is an Emerycraft. He's a bounty hunter, famous for apprehending the notorious Gasket Gang.
• Mildred Bylane
  • Mildred, a Holliswood Driftwood, lived in Radiator Springs when it was a busy, bustling place. Red had a soft spot for her and was sad when she had to leave.
• Edwin Kranks
  • Edwin, a 1944 Piedmont Hauser, liked to crank up the style in old Radiator Springs with his apple green paint. He was a big hit with the girls!
• Dustin Mellows
  • As a delivery truck from the 1950s, Mellows would often drive through Radiator Springs. The "TS" on the van stands for "Trophy Sparkplugs".
• Greta
  • A flame job from Ramone's, the V8 Café... a few years back they were happy days for cars like Greta, a Bruchman Salmon Super Sport.
• Hank "Halloween" Murphy
  • Hank, a Hollismobile Rumbler, is not haunted by his early rebellious years. He used to be up to all sorts of mischief in Radiator Springs...
• Valerie Veate
  • Valerie, a 2002 Cotswell Senator, is one of Radiator Springs' newest residents. It's a real feat that cars like Veate are finding their feet in the town again!
• Nick Stickers
  • With a name like Nick Stickers, it's no surprise that this car loves bumper stickers. After a visit to Lizzie's shop, Nick emerges well-covered!
• Derek "Decals" Dobbs
  • This Hollismobile Rumbler has an artistic streak. Derek drew the mural which declares Radiator Springs "A Happy Place".
• Percy Hanbrakes
  • A 1944 Emerycraft, Percy always looked smooth and well-turned out visiting Radiator Springs. when it was a place with a bit more drive.
• Milton Calypeer
  • Another resident from Radiator Springs of yesteryear, Milton is a Wale Motors Sunday Driver 1200. He drove around on Sundays just for the sake of it.
• Miles
  • In the old days there was nobody more reliable than Miles. This Emerycraft delivery truck was responsible for most of the deliveries in Ornament Valley.
• The Convoy Brothers
  • Fanatics of racing and The King, the Convoy Brothers always come as a foursome when watching a race.
• Milo
  • Milo, a 1985 Emerycraft, isn't into grinning much as the tension racks up in the Piston Cup. He definitely won't be known as Smiling Milo with that expression!
• Johnny & Jamie
  • Pranksters Johnny and Jamie should know better. They climb up on the exterior wall of the stadium for a joke. It's a long way down so hopefully they left their handbrakes on!
• Wilmar Flattz
  • Wilmar Flattz is an enormous Lightning McQueen fan and he'll fly the flag for him. The support of guys like this 2000 Clebert Sniffler is certainly not to be sniffed at!
• Barry Diesel
  • Barry Diesel, a 1975 Silverliner coach, sure likes to slurp away at oil, particularly if it's made by Dinoco. He's even worked out a way so he can have two barrels on the go at once!
• Polly Puddlejumper
  • An Emerycraft, petite Polly Puddlejumper has a crush on Strip Weathers, and is painted in Dinoco Blue. She'll be jumping in a few puddles if she sees The King win!
• Bud
  • Bud's a Luckeyliner Gentleman. In some respects he is also quite a lucky gentleman, as he's been coming to watch the Piston Cup for a long, long time!
• Vern
  • Vern, an Emerycraft, runs his own taxi service where he guides cars from A to B. Hopefully he won't have to guide any of the race cars round the track...
• Benny Brakedrum
  • Benny Brakedrum, a pink Clebert Scooner, has a front row seat to the tie-breaker race in California. You can't beat that for excitement!
• Coriander Widetrack
  • A Capital Motors car, Coriander Widetrack spends more of her time looking into the sky than at the race track - she's fascinated by all the jet planes.
• Syd VanDerKamper
  • Syd VanDerKamper is a keen follower of the Piston Cup - quite literally. He travels miles cross-country each year to watch the action at his favourite Piston Cup races.
• Marty Brakeburst
  • Marty is a Remirunabout Neuro. He worries about the slightest thing, like when his brakes are going to burst! Perhaps watching the high tension of the Piston Cup isn't a good idea.
• Matthew "True Blue" McCrew
  • There are fans, and there are super-fans, McCrew, a Brawny Leeway GT, is one of the latter. Obsessed with The King, most of what McCrew owns is colored Dinoco Blue.
• Kit Revster
  • Kit has a ringside spot at the Californian tie-breaker race. This Hollismobile Driftwood is so excited he already has a Piston Cup attached to his antenna!
• Donna Pitts
  • Donna Pitts needs a major pit stop. This 1980 Emerycraft is very rusty, so it is no surprise that she is at the Rust-eze hospitality tent.
• Jonathan Wrenchworths
  • Wrenchworths is the "before" in a Rust-eze commercial. It is not surprising, as the 1975 Emerycraft Oxidizer seriously needs some bumper oil!
• Swift Alternetter
  • Swift, a Remirunabout, was very swift to get tickets to the final Piston Cup races. As far as he was concerned, there was no alternative. He had to go!
• Bennie Caliper
  • Bennie Caliper, a Remirunabout Menv, loves the movies, particularly, when he watches them at the drive-in. Having said that, all the movie theaters are drive-ins.
• Timothy TwoStroke
  • Timothy TwoStroke, an Emerycraft, is a huge Lightning McQueen fan. TwoStroke's ambition is to stroke the Piston Cup, just after Lightning has won it.
• Todd Pizza Planet Truck
  • Todd, a Gyoza Poky, might need a few repairs, but that is because he has traveled so many miles delivering pizzas. At least he has a day off at the race track!
• Bertha Butterswagon
  • Bertha is a chilled-out vehicle who makes a living churning out license plate frames. Although a bit corny, it is a sideline she has been able to milk very successfully.
• Clayton Gentlebreeze
  • Clayton Gentlebreeze is a Silverliner Drifter. As an RV he believes in recreational activities such as travelling around, and watching the final race of the Piston Cup!
• Duff Wrecks
  • Duff Wrecks, a 2000 Equalizer Mule, stubbornly runs on diesel power. When he is riding at night he manages to steer clear of Boost's gang and avoid any trouble.
• The Bragatron Cars
  • These Bragatron 5000s are a gambling group who bet on the outcome of Piston Cup races.
• AlphaNumeros
  • This group of Nemomatic Menv's are experts at formation spelling, to celebrate the Piston Cup, surprise, surprise, they spell out "Piston Cup".
• Hamm Car
  • Hamm Car is a ceramic piggy bank on wheels. A character from the movie Toy Car Story, when Hamm's full of money he certainly brings home the bacon.
• Buzz Light Car
  • Buzz Light Car is the star of the movie Toy Car Story, except of course he is not a toy space car, he is a Space Ranger Lunar Rover. Or at least, he believes he is.
• Woody
  • Woody is Andy's favorite toy in the movie Toy Car Story, but when Buzz Lightcar comes on the scene, he suddenly finds he is yesterday's model.
• Flik
  • Flik stars in the movie A Bug's Life. This little bug car faces problems when the warrior bug cars he has hired to defend his colony turn out to be a circus troupe.
• P.T. Flea
  • P.T. Flea features in the movie A Bug's Life. He runs his own circus troupe, and this tiny golf cart is convinced they're going to make him a lot of money.
• P.T. Flea's Circus Troupe
  • In the movie A Bug's Life, P.T. Flea's troupe is dressed as clowns. They get bugged between shows inching to perform.
• Mike
  • Mike Wazowski is Sulley's assistant in the movie, Monster Trucks, Inc. Mike might only be small and have one eye, but he just loves cracking a good joke.
• Sulley
  • Gentle giant Sulley is another one of the stars of Monster Trucks, Inc. With his gigantic wheels and set of horns, Sulley puts the "Monster" in Monster Trucks, Inc.!
• Yeti
  • Yeti is one of the stars of the movie Monster Trucks, Inc. However, some critics have said this snowplow's performance is abominable.
• Leroy Traffik
  • Leroy Traffik, a 1992 Hamlet Galavant 1200, is driving around with a mattress on his roof. It might be a pain to carry round, but at least Leroy won't get wet if it rains!
• Murphy
  • Murphy didn't know what he was letting himself in for when he joined Sarge's SUV Bootcamp. Driven through his paces, Murphy soon finds it is no holiday camp!
• Frank Pinkerton
  • Things aren't looking rosy for Pinkerton on Sarge's SUV Bootcamp. This Clebert faces a battle to get through Sarge's tough regime.
• T.J.
  • At Sarge's SUV Bootcamp, T.J., an H1 Civilian Style Hummer is expected to be very uncivilized and go off-road through the dirt track as he follows Sarge's orders.
• Patty
  • Patti is a Ragazzetti Veloce 2 Liter. She's also assistant to legend Mario Andretti, so she's always racing around organizing everything.

Trivia

• An updated version could have been planned with characters from Cars 2. However, the Toy Story 3 updated edition was the first and last version since the original release of the book.

See also

• Meet the Cars
• Pixar Character Encyclopedia