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{{Character infobox |merch=true | |||
|image= | |||
Darrell Cars 3.png | |||
|make=1977 [[Chevrolet|Monte Carlo]] | |||
|gender=Male | |||
|eye color=Brown | |||
|color=Silver, blue, red, and yellow | |||
|tires=[[Lightyear]] | |||
|home=[[Kentucky]], [[United States|USA]] | |||
|occupation=[[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer (formerly)<br> | |||
[[Racing Sports Network|RSN]] and [[World Grand Prix]] announcer<br> | |||
|performer=[[Darrell Waltrip]] | |||
|first_appearance=''[[Cars]]'' | |||
|latest_appearance=''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]'' (voice only)}} | |||
{{Quote|Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let's go racin'!|Darrell Cartrip|Cars}} | |||
'''Darrell Cartrip''' is a 1977 [[Chevrolet]] Monte Carlo, who announces for the [[Racing Sports Network]]. He is usually associated with the [[Piston Cup Racing Series]], but occasionally commentates other events, such as [[Miles Axlerod]]'s [[World Grand Prix]]. He is known for his comedic and lighthearted style of commentary, which often contrasts his fellow announcers' more serious and traditional approach. Darrell is also a retired Piston Cup champion. | |||
==History== | |||
===''Cars''=== | |||
[[File:Darrell cars.png|thumb|left|220px|Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass.]] | |||
In ''[[Cars]]'', Darrell and [[Bob Cutlass]] commentate the 2005 [[Dinoco 400]]. At the start of the race, Darrell and Bob introduce [[The King]], [[Chick Hicks]], and [[Lightning McQueen]] to the audience, explaining that the three cars are tied with a score 5,013 points, and the winner of the race will take home the Piston Cup. They are shocked at the 33-car wreck caused by Chick Hicks and are even more surprised when McQueen manages to carefully weave through the accident, avoiding contact. When the race results in the first three-way tie in Piston Cup history, Darrell and Bob are ecstatic, excitedly jabbering while trying to determine the winner. | |||
'''Darrell | |||
==''Cars''== | A tie-breaker race is held at the [[Los Angeles International Speedway]] to determine the true winner, and Darrell and Bob commentate that as well. They are surprised when they notice the [[Doc Hudson|Fabulous Hudson Hornet]] is serving as McQueen's crew chief. Darrell later comments on McQueen's actions on forfeiting the win so he can help The King, stating that he's giving him a slight bump draft following his crash to Chick Hicks. | ||
===''Cars: The Videogame''=== | |||
[[File:DarrellCarsGame.jpg|thumb|220px|Darrell in a Piston Cup race.]] | |||
In the story mode of ''[[Cars: The Videogame]]'', Darrell is the sole commentator throughout the 2006 season. At the first race at [[Palm Mile Speedway]], Darrell explains that with The King retired, the rivalry between Chick and McQueen is stronger than ever. In Piston Cup Races, Darrell frequently makes remarks about the player and the other racers. | |||
After McQueen and Chick agree to a competition called the Radiator Springs Grand Prix, the Racing Sports Network decides to cover it, and Darrell announces alongside [[Mater]]. | |||
Darrell is also a playable character in arcade mode, though he can only be selected in Piston Cup races. He has high stats all-around, with great speed, handling, and stability, and decent handling. Darrell also still comments on the race even when he is selected to be played as. | |||
===''Cars 2''=== | |||
[[File:Brent Mustangburger.png|thumb|left|220px|Darrell, Brent Mustangburger and David Hobbscap.]] | |||
In ''[[Cars 2]]'', Darrell Cartrip is selected by [[Miles Axlerod]] to host the [[World Grand Prix]], among two others, [[Brent Mustangburger]] and [[David Hobbscap]]. He is still his jumpy self and is once again the comedic announcer compared to the others. | |||
===''Cars: Fast as Lightning''=== | |||
In ''[[Cars: Fast as Lightning]]'', both Darrell and Bob Cutlass make cameo appearances on each racer's track. They are seen in the skybox up in the bleachers, supposedly commentating the races that happen. | |||
===''Cars 3''=== | |||
[[File:DarrellCartripCars3Artwork.jpg|thumb|220px|Artwork from ''Cars 3''.]] | |||
In ''[[Cars 3]]'', Darrell and Bob return to announce the 2016 and 2017 Piston Cup seasons. They often highlight the friendship between Lightning McQueen, [[Bobby Swift]], and [[Cal Weathers]]. Once [[Jackson Storm]] starts a winning streak, Darrell and Bob are continually impressed by his victories. During the final race of the 2016 Piston Cup season, Darrell comments on how McQueen is fading fast before he spins out of control and crashes. He along with Bob & [[Natalie Certain]] commentated at the [[Florida 500]], the first race of the 2017 Piston cup season. | |||
===''Cars 3: Driven to Win''=== | |||
In ''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]'', Darrell serves as the announcer for all racing events in the game, similar to his story mode appearance in ''Cars: The Videogame''. | |||
==General information== | |||
===Physical description=== | |||
Darrell is based on a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which [[Darrell Waltrip]] used that year. He is painted in chrome, with a flame design on his front heading up through his hood. He has yellow headlights, a black grille, and chrome rims. He has his old racing number "17" painted in yellow on his side as well as his roof. | |||
===Personality and traits=== | |||
Darrell is fun and comedic, parallel to Bob Cutlass' sophisticated and serious racing style. | |||
===Powers and abilities=== | |||
Darrell's sense of humor and knowledge of racing makes him one of the best racing announcers ever, alongside other big names such as Brent Mustangburger and David Hobbscap. He is a former Piston Cup racecar himself, and a very talented three-time Piston Cup champion. He won the 1981, 1982, and 1985 Piston Cup championships, before retiring during the 2000 season to become an announcer. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Cars]]'' | |||
*[[Cars]] | *''[[Cars: The Videogame]]'' | ||
*[[Cars 2]] | *''[[Cars 2]]'' | ||
=== | *''[[Cars: Fast as Lightning]]'' | ||
* | *''[[Cars 3]]'' | ||
== | *''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]'' | ||
* | |||
== | ==Official profiles== | ||
*[[ | ===''Car Finder Game''=== | ||
*[[ | *''A southern gentleman and ex-Piston Cup champion, DC knows what it takes to win. He's in the booth with Bob Cutlass for every major Cup event, calling the play-by-play and adding humor and personality to the commentary. But when the flag drops, he's all business, that is until he shouts his signature, "Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let's go racing!!'' | ||
===''Meet the Cars''=== | |||
*''D.C. is a Southern gentleman and ex-Piston Cup champion, and he knows what it takes to win. He's in the booth with Bob Cutlass for every major cup event, calling the play-by-play and adding humor and personality to the commentary. But when the racing flag drops, he's all business. That is, until he shouts his signature, "Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let's go racing, boys!!"'' | |||
===''Pixarpedia''=== | |||
*''Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass are a real double act. While Bob is a more laidback commentator. Darrell is famous for his enthusiastic outpourings.'' | |||
===''Cars: Character Encyclopedia''=== | |||
*''Darrell Cartrip is an enthusiastic STA race commentator. His passion for racing is legendary! The Darrell diecast is the only Cars model that has a web site address on the trunk (Darrell Waltrip's, the real-life racing star).'' | |||
===''Cars: The Videogame''=== | |||
*Stats | |||
**Speed: 5 | |||
**Acceleration: 4 | |||
**Handling: 3 | |||
**Stability: 4 | |||
===''Cars 2''=== | |||
*Bios | |||
**"''Darrell Cartrip is a legendary multi-Piston Cup champion turned beloved racing announcer. The Kentucky-born #17 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is known for his wild color commentary, delighting Piston Cup fans with his humor, charisma and signature catchphrases—"Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let's go racin', boys!" He's spent years on the track, in the pits and in the grease, and he’ll tell you all about it. This American Southern gentleman knows what it takes to win and plans to bring that fervent expertise to calling the World Grand Prix.''"<ref name="cars2productionnotes">[http://a.dolimg.com/franchise/cars/content/promos/movies/cars2_production_notes.pdf ''Cars 2'' production notes]</ref> | |||
==Portrayals== | |||
*[[Darrell Waltrip]] - All appearances | |||
*[[Akira Fukuzawa]] (Japanese; ''Cars 1-3'') | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
DarrellCarsTheVideoGame.jpg|Artwork from ''Cars: The Videogame'' | |||
Cat PC-reporters car.png|Artwork from ''Cars 2''. (Note the blacked-out Lightyear font.) | |||
DarrellCartripCars13.jpg|''Cars'' | |||
DarrellBob778.jpg|''Cars'' | |||
Brent darell cars 2 rsn.png|''Cars 2'' | |||
Darrel.png|''Cars 2'' | |||
Darrell -1.png|Cars 2 | |||
Bob and Darrell.png|''Cars 3'' | |||
BnD.png|''Cars 3'' | |||
BnD2.png|''Cars 3'' | |||
Bob, Darrell and Natalie.png|''Cars 3'' | |||
Vlcsnap-2013-04-18-12h17m19s35.png|''Cars: The Videogame'' | |||
Cars 02 rev 03.jpg|Darrell racing at the Radiator Springs Raceway. | |||
Bandicam 2020-09-01 23-31-46-402.jpg|Diecast (Cars variant) | |||
Maxresdefault (5).jpg|Diecast (Cars 2 variant) | |||
Bandicam 2020-09-01 23-13-02-905.jpg|Diecast (headset) | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category: | |||
[[Category:Cars | ==Names in other languages== | ||
[[Category:Cars 2 | *Croatian: ''Ivica Kurbličko'' | ||
[[Category: | *Czech: ''Karol Kolák'' | ||
[[Category: | *Danish: ''Ræson Rat'' | ||
[[Category: | *Finnish: ''Erkki Muskelipeli'' | ||
*German: ''Chris Dinner'' | |||
*Japanese: ''ダレル・カートリップ'' (transcription: ''Dareru kātorippu'') | |||
*Lithuanian: ''Darelas Kartripas'' | |||
*Norwegian: | |||
**''Kjell Kristian Rygge'' (''[[Cars]]'') | |||
**''Vakle Hjulbrandsen'' (''[[Cars 2]]'' and subsequent) | |||
*Polish: | |||
**''Daniel Byłhulał'' | |||
**''Darrel Cartrip'' | |||
*Russian: ''Даррел Картрип'' (transcription: ''Darrel Kartrip'') | |||
*European Spanish: ''Darrell Carter'' | |||
*Swedish: ''Johan Motorén'' | |||
*Turkish: Darrel Binyol (Only in Cars 2) | |||
*Ukrainian: ''Даррел Кардан'' | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*Darrell is based on the real-life NASCAR Champion driver Darrell Waltrip, who formerly worked as a television race commentator for Fox Broadcasting and Speed TV. | |||
*Darrell's diecast is light gray. This differs from his appearance in the films, where he is of a solid blue color tone. | |||
*The back of the die-cast toy reads DWstore.com which is a real website selling Darrell Waltrip-related merchandise such as T-shirts. Surprisingly enough, the inscription is visible on Darrell Cartrip himself in ''Cars 2'', despite it being a real-world reference to Darrell Waltrip. | |||
*Darrell Cartrip does not know [[Mater]] in ''Cars 2'', even though he does in ''[[Cars: The Videogame]]''. | |||
*In ''[[Cars 2]]'', the [[Lightyear]] lettering font on his tires are blacked out, but the font changed back to the proper white letters in ''[[Cars 3]]''. | |||
**It may be worth nothing that this might've been an error. | |||
==Quotes== | |||
*"''Bob, my oil pressure's through the roof right now. If this gets any more exciting, they're gonna have to tow me outta the booth!''" - ''Cars'' | |||
*"''He's been Dinoco's golden boy for years! Can he win them one last Piston Cup?''" - ''Cars'' | |||
*"''I don't believe what I'm watching, Bob! - Cars'' | |||
*"''Lightning McQueen is 100 feet from his Piston Cup!''" - ''Cars'' | |||
*"''Man, this is exciting!''" - ''Cars'' | |||
*"''Alright! We can take 'em.''" - ''Cars: The Videogame'' | |||
*"''C'mon, let's get in there.''" - ''Cars: The Videogame'' | |||
*"''McQueen is fading! Fading fast!''" - ''Cars 3'' | |||
*"''I am so stoked about this one!''" - ''Cars 3: Driven to Win'' | |||
*"''And there goes just... well, just about everybody!''" - ''Cars 3: Driven to Win'' | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{Cars}} | |||
{{Cars: The Videogame}} | |||
{{Cars 2}} | |||
{{Cars: Fast as Lightning}} | |||
{{Cars 3}} | |||
{{Cars 3: Driven to Win}} | |||
[[Category:Featured articles]] | |||
[[Category:Cars characters]] | |||
[[Category:Cars 2 characters]] | |||
[[Category:Cars 3 characters]] | |||
[[Category:Playable characters]] | |||
[[Category:Cars: The Videogame characters]] | |||
[[Category:Cars 3: Driven to Win characters]] | |||
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[[Category:Racers]] | |||
[[Category:Piston Cup racers]] | |||
[[Category:Piston Cup champions]] | |||
[[Category:Press]] | |||
[[Category:Race Fans]] | |||
[[Category:Magazine models]] |
Latest revision as of 21:54, 5 August 2024
Darrell Cartrip | |||||||
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Vehicle type | 1977 Monte Carlo | ||||||
Color | Silver, blue, red, and yellow | ||||||
Occupation | Piston Cup racer (formerly) RSN and World Grand Prix announcer | ||||||
Main portrayer(s) | Darrell Waltrip | ||||||
First appearance | Cars | ||||||
Latest appearance | Cars 3: Driven to Win (voice only) | ||||||
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- "Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let's go racin'!"
- —Darrell Cartrip, Cars
Darrell Cartrip is a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, who announces for the Racing Sports Network. He is usually associated with the Piston Cup Racing Series, but occasionally commentates other events, such as Miles Axlerod's World Grand Prix. He is known for his comedic and lighthearted style of commentary, which often contrasts his fellow announcers' more serious and traditional approach. Darrell is also a retired Piston Cup champion.
History
Cars
In Cars, Darrell and Bob Cutlass commentate the 2005 Dinoco 400. At the start of the race, Darrell and Bob introduce The King, Chick Hicks, and Lightning McQueen to the audience, explaining that the three cars are tied with a score 5,013 points, and the winner of the race will take home the Piston Cup. They are shocked at the 33-car wreck caused by Chick Hicks and are even more surprised when McQueen manages to carefully weave through the accident, avoiding contact. When the race results in the first three-way tie in Piston Cup history, Darrell and Bob are ecstatic, excitedly jabbering while trying to determine the winner.
A tie-breaker race is held at the Los Angeles International Speedway to determine the true winner, and Darrell and Bob commentate that as well. They are surprised when they notice the Fabulous Hudson Hornet is serving as McQueen's crew chief. Darrell later comments on McQueen's actions on forfeiting the win so he can help The King, stating that he's giving him a slight bump draft following his crash to Chick Hicks.
Cars: The Videogame
In the story mode of Cars: The Videogame, Darrell is the sole commentator throughout the 2006 season. At the first race at Palm Mile Speedway, Darrell explains that with The King retired, the rivalry between Chick and McQueen is stronger than ever. In Piston Cup Races, Darrell frequently makes remarks about the player and the other racers.
After McQueen and Chick agree to a competition called the Radiator Springs Grand Prix, the Racing Sports Network decides to cover it, and Darrell announces alongside Mater.
Darrell is also a playable character in arcade mode, though he can only be selected in Piston Cup races. He has high stats all-around, with great speed, handling, and stability, and decent handling. Darrell also still comments on the race even when he is selected to be played as.
Cars 2
In Cars 2, Darrell Cartrip is selected by Miles Axlerod to host the World Grand Prix, among two others, Brent Mustangburger and David Hobbscap. He is still his jumpy self and is once again the comedic announcer compared to the others.
Cars: Fast as Lightning
In Cars: Fast as Lightning, both Darrell and Bob Cutlass make cameo appearances on each racer's track. They are seen in the skybox up in the bleachers, supposedly commentating the races that happen.
Cars 3
In Cars 3, Darrell and Bob return to announce the 2016 and 2017 Piston Cup seasons. They often highlight the friendship between Lightning McQueen, Bobby Swift, and Cal Weathers. Once Jackson Storm starts a winning streak, Darrell and Bob are continually impressed by his victories. During the final race of the 2016 Piston Cup season, Darrell comments on how McQueen is fading fast before he spins out of control and crashes. He along with Bob & Natalie Certain commentated at the Florida 500, the first race of the 2017 Piston cup season.
Cars 3: Driven to Win
In Cars 3: Driven to Win, Darrell serves as the announcer for all racing events in the game, similar to his story mode appearance in Cars: The Videogame.
General information
Physical description
Darrell is based on a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which Darrell Waltrip used that year. He is painted in chrome, with a flame design on his front heading up through his hood. He has yellow headlights, a black grille, and chrome rims. He has his old racing number "17" painted in yellow on his side as well as his roof.
Personality and traits
Darrell is fun and comedic, parallel to Bob Cutlass' sophisticated and serious racing style.
Powers and abilities
Darrell's sense of humor and knowledge of racing makes him one of the best racing announcers ever, alongside other big names such as Brent Mustangburger and David Hobbscap. He is a former Piston Cup racecar himself, and a very talented three-time Piston Cup champion. He won the 1981, 1982, and 1985 Piston Cup championships, before retiring during the 2000 season to become an announcer.
Appearances
Official profiles
Car Finder Game
- A southern gentleman and ex-Piston Cup champion, DC knows what it takes to win. He's in the booth with Bob Cutlass for every major Cup event, calling the play-by-play and adding humor and personality to the commentary. But when the flag drops, he's all business, that is until he shouts his signature, "Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let's go racing!!
Meet the Cars
- D.C. is a Southern gentleman and ex-Piston Cup champion, and he knows what it takes to win. He's in the booth with Bob Cutlass for every major cup event, calling the play-by-play and adding humor and personality to the commentary. But when the racing flag drops, he's all business. That is, until he shouts his signature, "Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let's go racing, boys!!"
Pixarpedia
- Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass are a real double act. While Bob is a more laidback commentator. Darrell is famous for his enthusiastic outpourings.
Cars: Character Encyclopedia
- Darrell Cartrip is an enthusiastic STA race commentator. His passion for racing is legendary! The Darrell diecast is the only Cars model that has a web site address on the trunk (Darrell Waltrip's, the real-life racing star).
Cars: The Videogame
- Stats
- Speed: 5
- Acceleration: 4
- Handling: 3
- Stability: 4
Cars 2
- Bios
- "Darrell Cartrip is a legendary multi-Piston Cup champion turned beloved racing announcer. The Kentucky-born #17 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is known for his wild color commentary, delighting Piston Cup fans with his humor, charisma and signature catchphrases—"Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let's go racin', boys!" He's spent years on the track, in the pits and in the grease, and he’ll tell you all about it. This American Southern gentleman knows what it takes to win and plans to bring that fervent expertise to calling the World Grand Prix."[1]
Portrayals
- Darrell Waltrip - All appearances
- Akira Fukuzawa (Japanese; Cars 1-3)
Gallery
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Artwork from Cars: The Videogame
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Artwork from Cars 2. (Note the blacked-out Lightyear font.)
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Cars
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Cars
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Cars 2
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Cars 2
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Cars 2
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Cars 3
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Cars 3
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Cars 3
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Cars 3
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Cars: The Videogame
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Darrell racing at the Radiator Springs Raceway.
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Diecast (Cars variant)
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Diecast (Cars 2 variant)
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Diecast (headset)
Names in other languages
- Croatian: Ivica Kurbličko
- Czech: Karol Kolák
- Danish: Ræson Rat
- Finnish: Erkki Muskelipeli
- German: Chris Dinner
- Japanese: ダレル・カートリップ (transcription: Dareru kātorippu)
- Lithuanian: Darelas Kartripas
- Norwegian:
- Polish:
- Daniel Byłhulał
- Darrel Cartrip
- Russian: Даррел Картрип (transcription: Darrel Kartrip)
- European Spanish: Darrell Carter
- Swedish: Johan Motorén
- Turkish: Darrel Binyol (Only in Cars 2)
- Ukrainian: Даррел Кардан
Trivia
- Darrell is based on the real-life NASCAR Champion driver Darrell Waltrip, who formerly worked as a television race commentator for Fox Broadcasting and Speed TV.
- Darrell's diecast is light gray. This differs from his appearance in the films, where he is of a solid blue color tone.
- The back of the die-cast toy reads DWstore.com which is a real website selling Darrell Waltrip-related merchandise such as T-shirts. Surprisingly enough, the inscription is visible on Darrell Cartrip himself in Cars 2, despite it being a real-world reference to Darrell Waltrip.
- Darrell Cartrip does not know Mater in Cars 2, even though he does in Cars: The Videogame.
- In Cars 2, the Lightyear lettering font on his tires are blacked out, but the font changed back to the proper white letters in Cars 3.
- It may be worth nothing that this might've been an error.
Quotes
- "Bob, my oil pressure's through the roof right now. If this gets any more exciting, they're gonna have to tow me outta the booth!" - Cars
- "He's been Dinoco's golden boy for years! Can he win them one last Piston Cup?" - Cars
- "I don't believe what I'm watching, Bob! - Cars
- "Lightning McQueen is 100 feet from his Piston Cup!" - Cars
- "Man, this is exciting!" - Cars
- "Alright! We can take 'em." - Cars: The Videogame
- "C'mon, let's get in there." - Cars: The Videogame
- "McQueen is fading! Fading fast!" - Cars 3
- "I am so stoked about this one!" - Cars 3: Driven to Win
- "And there goes just... well, just about everybody!" - Cars 3: Driven to Win
References
[Edit] Cars 3: Driven to Win
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Playable Characters | Lightning McQueen • Cruz Ramirez • Mater • Sally • Ramone • Guido • Bobby Swift • Brick Yardley • Chick Hicks • Natalie Certain • Arvy • Dr. Damage • Miss Fritter • Cam Spinner • Rich Mixon • Jackson Storm • Junior Moon • Louise Nash • River Scott • Smokey • Mack •Luigi • Sheriff • Fillmore • Flo • Sarge • Tractors • Siddeley • Bill • Frank • Ucchi • High Impact • Bill • Broadside • Airborne • Darrell Cartrip • Doc Hudson |
Locations | Radiator Springs • Florida International Speedway • Smokey's Automotive Service |