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{{Infobox Character
{{Character infobox |merch=true
|image=NitroadeArtwork.png
|image=Nitroade_NoBG.png
|caption=''Cars'' artwork
|make=[[Lux Motors Co.]] Piston Cup V8
|make=[[Lux Motors Co.]] Piston Cup V8
|gender=Male
|color=Black, orange
|age=Adulthood
|occupation={{PCracer|[[Nitroade]] (formerly)}}<br>Musician and member of the Three Cycle jazz trio
|eye color=Blue
|first_appearance=''[[Cars]]''
|paint color=Black, orange
|latest_appearance=''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''
|home=[[United States]]
|full name=Alan "Aiken" Axler<ref>[[2024 (mainline series)|2024]] mainline release by Mattel</ref>}}
|occupation={{PCracer|[[Nitroade]] (formerly)}}<br/>
{{Quote2|"He likes his fuel strong!"|[[Nitroade]] slogan<ref>"[[What'll It Be?]]"</ref>}}
Musician and member of the Three Cycle jazz trio
'''Alan "Aiken" Axler''' is a former professional race car and musician. He competed in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series]] for several years, driving as No. 28 for the [[Nitroade]]-sponsored team. Axler holds multiple top-ten finishes, and according to [[Mater]], is also a champion. In his debut season in 2003, he was awarded the [[Vitoline Rookie of the Year]] title.
|team=[[Hugo Fast]]<br/>
 
[[Eric Roadales]]
In addition to his racing career, Axler is also a member of the alternative country jazz trio [[Three Cycle]]. According to the ''[[Car Finder Game]]'', the group seems to have some degree of popularity, as they performed at the 2004 Piston Cup awards ceremony.
|first=''[[Cars]]''
 
|latest=''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''}}
''Not to be confused with [[Aikens]].''
{{Quote|Advertising issues, you know...|Aiken Axler|What'll It Be?}}  
'''Aiken Axler''' is a race car that used to compete in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series]] for the [[Nitroade]] team with the number 28. He is also a musician and has been a member of the alternative country jazz trio [[Three Cycle]]. In 2003, he was awarded with [[Vitoline Rookie of the Year]] title.  
==History==
==History==
===Background===
[[File:Nitroade Ad.jpg|thumb|left|220px|In 2003, Aiken became the Nitroade sponsored car.]]Axler began his Piston Cup career in 2003, racing as the No. 28 [[Nitroade]]-sponsored car. Following this season, he was awarded Vitoline's "Rookie of the Year" title. In subsequent seasons, he placed 12th, 7th, and 8th in the final point standings. Axler seems to have departed from the circuit between  the events of ''[[Cars]]'' and ''[[Cars 3]]'', as [[Phil Tankson]] has replaced him by the beginning of the latter film. Additionally, he may not have competed in the 2006 series, as ''[[Cars: The Videogame]]'' depicts No. 52 [[Joltsen]] as the Nitroade-sponsored racer.


===Before ''Cars''===
Together with fellow racer [[Darrel Draggered]], he formed a music trio called Three Cycle. In 2004, they played at the Piston Cup awards ceremony.
Aiken Axler was a rookie in 2003, replacing an older unnamed Nitroade racer.


===''Cars''===
===''Cars''===
In ''[[Cars]]'', Aiken competed in the [[Dinoco 400]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] in [[Motor City]], [[United States]], which was the final race of the Piston Cup season. During the race he had a high position on the track. After [[Chick Hicks]] caused a huge accident between the majority of the competitors, Aiken received small damages, but was able to continue racing. Axler managed to get a good pit stop and restarted in 3rd place just behind [[Ernie Gearson]] and Lightning McQueen. He stayed near the top of the pack for the rest of the race and finished in 5th coming in after the [[Strip Weathers|three]]-[[Chick Hicks|way]] [[Lightning McQueen|tie]] and [[Kevin Shiftright]]. Aiken had finished 8th overall in the season due to being in that position in the point standings.
[[File:CarsAikenAxler2.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Aiken behind rookie [[Lightning McQueen]]]]In ''[[Cars]]'', Axler is one of the thirty-six Piston Cup racers competing in the [[Dinoco 400]] championship at the start of the film. Early in the race, Aiken is involved in a multi-car wreck instigated by [[Chick Hicks]] and can be seen being slammed by [[Johnny Blamer]] and possibly [[Ryan Shields]] in the start of the incident, suffering minor damages as a result. However, he is quickly buffed out by his pit crew and is able to continue, beginning the official restart at third place. Axler maintains his upper position throughout the final 100 laps, ultimately finishing in 5th place, behind [[Kevin Shiftright]] and tied winners [[The King]], [[Chick Hicks]], and [[Lightning McQueen]].


===''Cars: Hotshot Racing''===
===''Cars: Hotshot Racing''===
In ''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]'', Aiken appears as a playable character. This is his only appearance in any ''Cars'' video game.
Aiken appears as an unlockable playable character in the game ''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''. He is a member of the Derby character class.


===Between ''Cars'' and ''Cars 3''===
===''The Official Magazine'' comics===
Between the events after ''Cars'' and before ''[[Cars 3]]'', Aiken retired from racing and was replaced by [[Phil Tankson]].
[[File:Organic Power.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Organic Power]]
Aiken has a major role in the [[The Official Magazine|''Official Magazine'']] comic ''[[What'll It Be?]]''. He is revealed to be a friend of Lightning McQueen, and comes to visit the [[Rust-eze]] veteran in his hometown of [[Radiator Springs]]. McQueen's friends welcome him upon his arrival, with [[Doc Hudson]] offering him a drink. Recognizing Axler from his sponsored Nitroade promotions, [[Ramone]] hurries to [[Flo]]'s [[Flo's V8 Café|café]] to inform her of Aiken's apparent preference for the "strong" high-energy additive. Flo prepares an "Aiken Special" with Nitroade from the vending machine, but when they present it to Aiken, he reveals he does not usually drink Nitroade outside of his advertisements, instead preferring organic biofuel. Luckily, [[Fillmore]]'s [[Fillmore's Taste-In|fuel hut]] is just down the road, and the party relocates there, where Aiken is delighted by Fillmore's custom brew.


===''Other appearances''===
==General information==
Aiken appears in the comic "''[[What'll It Be?]]''" as a major character as he visits [[Lightning McQueen]] and [[Radiator Springs]]. During his visit he was offered a special drink by Flo called the Aiken Special which was a combination of drinks which included Nitroade only for McQueen to reveal that Aiken only drinks Nitroade for advertising reasons. He later tries [[Fillmore]]'s biofuel and claims he's never had biofuel that good before.
===Personality and traits===
[[File:Yoga Statue with Aiken Axler.jpg|thumb|right|Aiken practicing Tai Road, seen without his Piston Cup decals.]]
According to "What'll It Be?" it is revealed that Aiken Axler, described by McQueen, is a rather mellow dude as despite being sponsored by Nitroade, he partakes in activities such as Motor Yoga and [[Tai Road]] and prefers organic fuels over energy ones such as his sponsor's.


==General information==
Aiken is a friend of Lightning McQueen. He is also a teammate of the [[Nitroade Crew Chief]], [[Nitroade Pitty]], and [[Nitroade Hauler]].


===Physical description===
=== Physical appearance===
Aiken Axler is a [[Lux Motors Co.]] Piston Cup Spec V8 with [[Lightyear]] racing tires. Aiken's top speed is 190&nbsp;mph (305&nbsp;km/h) and has 605 horsepower. His eye color is blue. He has a black livery with orange flame graphics on his sides encircled white stripes. He has the logo of [[Nitroade]] on his hood and backsides and the number 28 painted on his sides and roof. He has stickers imitating headlights, with one having 28 on it and an orange spoiler and black rims. Aiken's model is based on the 2003 [[Chevrolet]] Monte Carlo NASCAR.
Aiken Axler is a [[Lux Motors Co.]] Piston Cup Spec V8 with [[Lightyear]] racing tires. Aiken's top speed is 190&nbsp;mph (305&nbsp;km/h) and has 605 horsepower. His eye color is blue. He has a black livery with orange flame graphics on his sides encircled white stripes. He has the logo of [[Nitroade]] on his hood and backsides and the number 28 painted on his sides and roof. He has stickers imitating headlights, with one having 28 on it and an orange spoiler and black rims. Aiken's model is based on the 2003 [[Chevrolet]] Monte Carlo NASCAR.


===Personality===
While practicing meditation, he removes his Nitroade decals, sporting a plain black livery.
According to "What'll It Be?" it is revealed that Aiken Axler, described by McQueen, is a rather mellow dude as despite being sponsored by Nitroade, he partakes in activities such as Motor Yoga and [[Tai Road]] and prefers organic fuels over energy ones such as his sponsor's.
 
== Official profiles and statistics==
===''Car Finder Game''===
{{Car Finder bio
|artwork=Aiken28.png
|name=Aiken Axler #28
|make=Lux Motors Co. Piston Cup V8
|pronoun=His
|story=Number 28 Nitroade racer, Aiken Axler, captured the 2003 Vitoline Rookie of the Year honors in his first full season of Cup competition. He's finished 12th, 7th, and 8th in the final point standings over the past three years. Off the track, Axler enjoys maintaining his top racing form by obstinate and practicing a form of meditation called Tai Road. He and fellow Piston Cup Racer, [[Darrel Draggered]], formed the alternative country jazz trio "Three Cycle" and performed at the 2004 Piston Cup awards ceremony!|scene=Aiken Axler - HIS SCENE.jpeg}}
 
===''Cars: Hotshot Racing''===
<gallery border="none">
Aiken Hotshot Racing.jpg
</gallery>


==Bio==  
==List of appearances==
* ''Number 28 Nitroade racer, Aiken Axler, captured the 2003 Vitoline Rookie of the Year honors in his first full season of Cup competition. He's finished 12th, 7th, and 8th in the final point standings over the past three years. Off the track, Axler enjoys maintaining his top racing form by obstinate and practicing a form of meditation called Tai Road. He and fellow Piston Cup Racer, [[Darrel Draggered]], formed the alternative country jazz trio "Three Cycle" and performed at the 2004 Piston Cup awards ceremony!''
{| class="wikitable"
!Title
!Year
!Notes
|-
|''[[Cars]]''
|2006
|
|-
|''[[Car Finder Game]]''
|2007
|
|-
|''[[The Rookie]]''
|2009
|Cover only
|-
|"[[Cheaters Never Prosper]]"
|2009
|''[[The Official Magazine]]'' <nowiki>#19</nowiki>
|-
|"[[What'll It Be?]]"
|2009
|''[[The Official Magazine]]'' <nowiki>#21</nowiki>
|-
|''[[Pixarpedia]]''
|2009
|
|-
|"[[The Stolen Flag]]"
|2012
|''[[The Official Magazine]]'' <nowiki>#1</nowiki>
|-
|''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''
|2015
|
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Aiken3.jpg|Promotional artwork.
Aiken3.jpg|Promotional artwork.
AikenAxlerCars.png|''[[Cars]]''
AikenAxlerCars.png|''[[Cars]]''
File:CarsAikenAxler2.jpg|Aiken Axler during a Piston Cup race behind [[Lightning McQueen]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] during the [[Dinoco 400]].
Aiken xxx.png|''Cars''
Aiken xxx.png|''Cars''
CarsAikenAxler3.jpg|''Cars''
Eugene, Aiken, Johnny, The King.png
Eugene, Aiken, Johnny, The King.png|''Cars''
KevinShiftrightCars.jpg
Darren-leadfoot-personnage-cars-01.jpg|''Cars''
AikenAxlerHotshotRacing.png|''Cars: Hotshot Racing''
AikenAxler.jpg|''[[Car Finder]]'' profile
AikenAxlerHotshotRacing.png|''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''
The Rookie Cover 3rd Issue.jpg|Aiken appearing on a comic book cover.
The Rookie Cover 3rd Issue.jpg|Aiken appearing on a comic book cover.
Organic Power.jpg|Aiken Axler drinking [[Organic Power]].
Organic Power.jpg|Aiken Axler drinking [[Organic Power]].
Yoga Statue with Aiken Axler.jpg|Aiken Axler during his [[Tai Road]] meditation.
Yoga Statue with Aiken Axler.jpg|Aiken Axler during his [[Tai Road]] meditation.
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Names in other languages==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Language || Name||Transcription
|-
|Polish
|Srebrny Alek
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |Russian
|Айкен Экслер
|Ayken Éksler
|-
|Эйкен Экслер
|Eyken Éksler
|-
|Олкен Акслер
|Olken Aksler
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Racing number 28 is also used by: [[Phil Tankson]] and [[Tim Treadless]].
* Aiken is the only background Piston Cup racer in ''[[Cars]]'' to have a unique car model and manufacturer.
*In ''[[Cars: The Video Game]],'' he was replaced by [[Joltsen]].
*A replica of Aiken was displayed at 2014 Richard Petty Driving Experience exhibit, where fans could "meet" the car and even ride-along inside either him or [[Gask-its]] racer [[Sage VanDerSpin]]. Compared to his typical appearance, his livery is reversed, sporting a primarily reddish color.<ref>Richard Petty Driving Experience (June 14, 2014). [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152542809574218.1073741827.93344629217&type=3 "Meet Aiken Axler and Sage VanderSpin 6/13/14"]. ''Facebook.com''. Retrieved March 3, 2023.</ref>
*Aiken is the only background Piston Cup racer in ''[[Cars]]'' to have a unique car model and manufacturer.
*In the [[2024 (mainline series)|2024 diecast line]], he is referred to as Alan "Aiken" Axler, for unknown reasons.


==See also==
==References==
*[[List of racers]]
{{Reflist}}


==Sources==
{{Nitroade}}
*''[[Car Finder]]''
*''[[The Official Magazine]]''
 
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