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''This article is about the city. You may be looking for the'' Cars Toons ''short'': [[The Radiator Springs 500½]].
{{Location infobox
|name=Downtown Radiator Springs
|slogan="''A Happy Place''"
|image=[[File:Radiatorspringsoverlook.jpg|280px]]
|first_appearance=''[[Cars]]''
|latest_appearance="[[Dino Park]]"
|greater_location=[[Carburetor County]], [[Arizona]], [[United States]]
|established=1909
|opened=1930
|postcard=Car_g_clt_pcd_radiatorSprings.png
|seal=1930pngseal.png
|map1=RScloseup.jpg
|map1caption=Location within Carburetor County
}}
{{Quote|Where are you? Shoot! You're in Radiator Springs. The cutest little town in Carburetor County.|[[Mater]]|Cars}}
{{Quote|Where are you? Shoot! You're in Radiator Springs. The cutest little town in Carburetor County.|[[Mater]]|Cars}}
[[File:Rs.jpg|thumb|364px|Overlook of the town (during the events of ''[[Cars]]'')]]
'''Radiator Springs''' is a quaint rural town in the [[United States|U.S.]] state of [[Arizona]], and the central setting of the Disney/Pixar [[Cars (franchise)|''Cars'' franchise]]. Situated in [[Carburetor County]] along [[Route 66]], between Kingman and Flagstaff, it embodies a nostalgic charm. The town fosters a tight-knit community, with a diverse group of residents. It is the home of [[Lightning McQueen]], [[Mater]], and many of their closest friends.
'''Radiator Springs''' is a small town on [[Route 66]], located in [[Carburetor County]] (somewhere in the eastern region of [[Arizona]]). It is the town [[Lightning McQueen]] ends up in after being accidentally released from his trailer in the middle of the highway. It is a town of rural misfits and rejects where everybody there serves each other with unconditional love. It is a community (similar to a church) that teaches others to slow down and enjoy the scenery. It is quite a beautiful place that can be considered a "paradise". It can be seen from the [[Wheel Well Motel]] due to the high elevation the motel was built in.


==History==
However, the town's peaceful existence was abruptly averted when the construction of a new [[Interstate 40|interstate]] bypassed it entirely, causing significant decline. Yet, through the events depicted in the [[Cars|first film]], Radiator Springs experiences a revitalization. The restoration brings renewed attention to the town, transforming it into Lightning McQueen's racing headquarters, and restoring its former glory.
[[File:RSherb.png|thumb|Seal.]]
[[File:Main street after the highway was built.png|thumb|This is a picture of Radiator springs Main street after the highway was built, signaling they were no longer wanted and they just kept to themselves, many businesses went under due to a lack of business and a suffering economy ]]
Radiator Springs was founded by a [[wikipedia:Stanley Steamer|steam car]] named [[Stanley]] in 1909, and a statue of him was placed in front of the town's courthouse. Later, Stanley married [[Lizzie]]. After Stanley died, more people came to live in Radiator Springs, and the town grew. It was a popular rest area where almost all travellers would stop to go shopping and fill their gas tanks. However, in 1957, [[Interstate 40]] was built near Radiator Springs, which greatly decreased the amount of cars that visited the town, since it bypassed the town to save 10 minutes of driving. Finally, in 1985, Route 66 was decommissioned.


== History==
===Background===
[[File:Main street after the highway was built.png|thumb|This is a picture of Radiator springs Main street after the highway was built, signaling they were no longer wanted and they just kept to themselves, many businesses went under due to a lack of business and a suffering economy]]
In 1900, [[Ornament Valley]] suffered from overheating cars and burst radiator caps. But on August 2, 1909, [[Stanley]], a radiator cap salesman, discovered a natural spring. Recognizing the need for a rest stop, he founded Radiator Springs. As the [[Stanley's Oasis|oasis]] flourished, Stanley and Lizzie expanded the town, establishing [[Radiator Springs Curios]] in 1926. Together, they transformed Radiator Springs into a beloved stop along [[Route 66]], embodying the spirit of community in [[Carburetor County]]. The town was fully paved and all buildings were completed by 1930, although some activities had yet to begin.
=== Post-1950===
In 1954, famous [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer [[Doc Hudson|Fabulous Hudson Hornet]] suffered an accident while racing at [[Fireball Beach]] that brought his racing career to an end. Some time after his crash, Hudson fully recovered and returned to the Piston Cup; but found out that the racing world had forgotten all about him because of the rookies at the time. Hudson felt like nobody appreciated him anymore, retired completely from the Piston Cup and practically vanished from the face of the [[Earth]] completely, leaving [[Smokey]] and [[Louise Nash|his]] [[River Scott|race]] [[Junior Moon|friends]] in the process. Eventually, Doc found shelter in Radiator Springs. His wisdom, tough, grandpa-like attitude earned him enough respect from the townsfolk that in the mid 20th century, Hudson was hired as the town's judge.
In 1954, famous [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer [[Doc Hudson|Fabulous Hudson Hornet]] suffered an accident while racing at [[Fireball Beach]] that brought his racing career to an end. Some time after his crash, Hudson fully recovered and returned to the Piston Cup; but found out that the racing world had forgotten all about him because of the rookies at the time. Hudson felt like nobody appreciated him anymore, retired completely from the Piston Cup and practically vanished from the face of the [[Earth]] completely, leaving [[Smokey]] and [[Louise Nash|his]] [[River Scott|race]] [[Junior Moon|friends]] in the process. Eventually, Doc found shelter in Radiator Springs. His wisdom, tough, grandpa-like attitude earned him enough respect from the townsfolk that in the mid 20th century, Hudson was hired as the town's judge.


In 2005, rookie [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer [[Lightning McQueen]] accidentally tore up the town's main road and was sentenced to community service. Lightning soon became friends with the residents of Radiator Springs, and after the [[Los Angeles Tie-Breaker Race|big race at California]], he set up a racing headquarters in the town and planned to live there. Thanks to Lightning's enormous fan base during his rookie years, the town became popular again. In ''[[Cars 3]]'', it is revealed that Doc constantly sent letters to [[Smokey]] about the town's popularity growing and his new pupil, Lightning McQueen.[[File:Stanley statue.png|thumb|The Stanley statue]]
In 2006, rookie [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer [[Lightning McQueen]] accidentally tore up the town's main road and was sentenced to community service. Lightning soon became friends with the residents of Radiator Springs, and after the [[Los Angeles Tie-Breaker Race|big race at California]], he set up a racing headquarters in the town and planned to live there. Thanks to Lightning's enormous fan base during his rookie years, the town became popular again. In ''[[Cars 3]]'', it is revealed that Doc constantly sent letters to [[Smokey]] about the town's popularity growing and his new pupil, Lightning McQueen.[[File:Stanley statue.png|thumb|The Stanley statue]]
 
In the video games, it has made appearances in ''[[Cars: The Videogame|Cars: The Video Game]]'', ''[[Cars: Mater-National Championship]]'', ''[[Cars: Race-O-Rama]]'', ''[[The World of Cars Online]],'' ''[[Cars 2: The Video Game]], and [[Cars 3: Driven to Win|Cars 3: Driven to Win.]]''


==Location==
==Location==
The exact location of Radiator Springs is not known exactly; however, it is most likely in eastern Arizona, along Route 66 and in the Monument Valley.
The exact location of Radiator Springs is unknown; however, it is assumed to be in eastern Arizona, along Route 66 and in the Monument Valley.
 
Radiator Springs is somewhere along the old Route 66, which was in the United States. Route 66 went from Los Angeles, California to Chicago, Illinois, which can be heard in the Route 66 song during the end credits of the first movie. Radiator Springs is surrounded by the desert, and is not near any large cities, so Radiator Springs must be on Route 66 in either California, Arizona, or New Mexico. According to ''[[The Art of Cars]]'', Radiator Springs is located in between Gallup, New Mexico, and Kingman, Arizona (which both can be heard in the end credits song). Since Gallup is on the far west side of New Mexico, Radiator Springs is most likely in Arizona. The truck stop that Mack and Lightning McQueen passed by on their trip could not be west from Houck, Arizona because of a sign which reads "LAST TRUCK STOP FOR 500 MILES", and since Houck is on the far east side of Arizona, the truck stop was most likely in western New Mexico, and if Mack drove for only a few hours more after the truck stop before he fell asleep, then Radiator Springs is most likely in eastern Arizona. Also, [[Carburetor Canyon]] is a reference to the Grand Canyon in Midwest Arizona which is about 200 miles away from Radiator Springs. The town's speed limit is 25 mph, any car that surpasses it will be sentenced to stay at the [[Radiator Springs Municipal Impound]] with a parking boot attached to its front wheel until further notice.[[File:RadiatorSprings.jpeg|thumb]]
==Residents==
===Current Residents===
*[[Mater]]
*[[Sally Carrera|Sally]]
*[[Ramone]]
*[[Flo]]
*[[Sheriff]]
*[[Luigi]]
*[[Guido]]
*[[Fillmore]]
*[[Sarge]]
*[[Lizzie]]
*[[Red]]
*[[Lightning McQueen]]
*[[Mack]]
*[[Cruz Ramirez]]


===Former Residents===
Radiator Springs is somewhere along the old Route 66, which was in the United States. Route 66 went from Los Angeles, California to Chicago, Illinois, which can be heard in the Route 66 song during the end credits of the first movie. Radiator Springs is surrounded by the desert, and is not near any large cities, so Radiator Springs must be on Route 66 in either California, Arizona, or New Mexico. According to ''[[The Art of Cars]]'', Radiator Springs is located in between Gallup, New Mexico, and Kingman, Arizona{{Cite}} (which both can be heard in the end credits song). Since Gallup is on the far west side of New Mexico, Radiator Springs is most likely in Arizona. The truck stop that Mack and Lightning McQueen passed by on their trip could not be west from Houck, Arizona because of a sign which reads "LAST TRUCK STOP FOR 500 MILES", and since Houck is on the far east side of Arizona, the truck stop was most likely in western New Mexico, and if Mack drove for only a few hours more after the truck stop before he fell asleep, then Radiator Springs is most likely in eastern Arizona. The town's speed limit is 25 mph, any car that surpasses it (even by 1 mph) will be sentenced to stay at the [[Radiator Springs Municipal Impound]] with a parking boot until further notice.[[File:RadiatorSprings.jpg|thumb]]
*[[Stanley]]
*[[Doc Hudson]]
*[[Big Al]]
*[[Derek Dobbs|Derek "Decals" Dobbs]]
*[[Dustin Mellows]]
*[[Milton Calypeer]]
*[[Miles Malone|Miles "Meattruck" Malone]]
*[[Timothy Truecoat|Timothy "Timezone" Truecoat]]
*[[Nicky B.]]
*[[Percy Hanbrakes]]
*[[Hank Murphy|Hank "Halloween" Murphy]]
*[[Greta]]
*[[Edwin Kranks]]
*[[Mildred Bylane]]
*[[Valerie Veate]]
*[[Hank Hallsum]]
*[[Mia and Tia]]
*[[Marilyn]]
*[[Leroy Traffik]]
*[[Nick Stickers]]
*[[Fred]]
*[[Boost]]
*[[DJ]]
*[[Wingo]]
*[[Snot Rod]]
*[[Strip Weathers|Strip "The King" Weathers]]
*[[Lynda Weathers]]
*[[Dale Earnhardt Jr.]]
*[[Michael Schumacher]]
*[[Antonio Veloce Eccellente]]
*[[Costanzo Della Corsa]]
*[[Van]]
*[[Minny]]


==Buildings & Shops==
===Buildings & Shops===
===Active===
===Active===
*[[Cozy Cone Motel]]
*[[Cozy Cone Motel]]
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*[[Sarge's Surplus Hut]]
*[[Sarge's Surplus Hut]]
*[[Radiator Springs Courthouse & Fire Department]]
*[[Radiator Springs Courthouse & Fire Department]]
*[[Racing Museum]]
*[[Racing Museum]] (formerly [[Glen Rio Motel]])
*[[Doc Hudson Racing Museum]]
*[[Doc Hudson Racing Museum]] (formerly Ornament Valley Mechanical Clinic)


===Abandoned===
===Abandoned ===
*[[Doc Hudson Racing Museum|Doctor Hudson: Dr. of Internal Combustion]]
*[[The Oil Pan]]
*[[Radiator Springs Garage]]
*[[Lube-O-Rama]]
*[[Glen Rio Motel|Glenrio Motel]]
*[[Pop N Patch Tire Repair]]
*[[Eat]]
*[[Miss Piston]]
*[[Emporium Carburetor Repair]]
*[[Muddy's Mudflaps]]
*Mrs. Muffler
*[[All Day Lunch]]
*[[Wimpy's Wipers]]
*[[Wimpy's Wipers]]
*[[Rusty Bumper]]
*[[Rusty Bumper]]
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*[[Mr. Curb Feeler]]
*[[Mr. Curb Feeler]]
*[[Foggy Windshield]]
*[[Foggy Windshield]]
*[[The Oil Pan]]
*[[Radiator Springs Garage]]
*[[Lube O Rama|Lube-O-Rama]]
*[[Glen Rio Motel]]
*[[Pop N Patch Tire Repair]]
*[[Budville Trading Company]]
*[[Mrs. Piston]]
 
*[[Carburetor Emporium Repair]]
==Residents==
*[[Muddy's Mudflaps]]
''For this subject's image gallery, see [[Radiator Springs/Residents]].''
*Mrs. Muffler
*[[Mack]]
*[[Lightning McQueen]]
*[[Sally]]
*[[Flo]]
*[[Sarge]]
*[[Fillmore]]
*[[Luigi]] & [[Guido]]
*[[Mater]]
*[[Ramone]]
*[[Sheriff]]
*[[Red]]
*[[Lizzie]]
*[[Cruz Ramirez]]
 
===Former residents===
*[[Stanley]]
*[[Doc Hudson]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
:''For this subject's image gallery, see [[Radiator Springs/Gallery]].''  
Cozy cone motel1.png|Cozy Cone Motel
Flo's v8 cafe.png|Flo's V8 Cafe
Ramone's house of body art.png|Ramone's House of Body Art
Tow mater.png|Tow Mater Towing & Salvage
Doctor hudson dr of internal combustion.png|Doctor Hudson: Dr. of Internal Combustion
Radiator Springs Drive-In Theatre during the day.png|Radiator Springs Drive-In Theatre
Fillmore's taste-in.png|Fillmore's Taste-In
Casa della tires.png|Luigi's Casa Della Tires
Radiator springs municipal impound.png|Radiator Springs Municipal Impound
Radiator springs curios.png|Radiator Springs Curios
Sarge's surplus hut.png|Sarge's Surplus Hut
Courthouse & fire department.png|Courthouse & Fire Department
Sarge's suv bootcamp.png|Sarge's SUV Bootcamp
Tractor pasture.png|Tractor Pasture
Willy's butte.png|Willy's Butte
Racing museum.png|Racing Museum
Cadillac Range.png|Cadillac Range
Ornament Valley.png|Ornament Valley
Wheel well motel.png|Wheel Well Motel
Radiatorpanorama1.jpg|An aerial viewpoint of the town
Radiatorpanorama2.jpg|An aerial viewpoint of the town
Radiator springs.png|An aerial viewpoint of the town
Images (15).jpg|Map
Radiator Springs entrance.png|Entrance
Radiatorspringscard.jpg|Radiator Springs, the gateway to the Ornament Valley
MNRadiatorSpringsMap.png|Map of Radiator Springs in ''Cars: Mater-National Championship''.
B05BCE6B-BE5A-445C-A4DE-029F887AECD9.jpeg|link=Eat|Eat
Wimpy.png|Wimpy's Wipers
0F92AA37-758A-475A-BB60-B2E02E33F448.jpeg|Rusty Bumper
Sparkys3.png|Sparky's Spark Plugs
2F2058D0-10D0-4B0D-82A9-432AA32DA0CC.jpeg|Mr Curb Feeler
Foggy Windshield.jpg|Foggy Windshield
C5CEF3BC-710B-4728-9E51-8389F7B19237.jpeg|The Oil Pan
Lubeorama.jpg|Lube O Rama
E61BB3F9-D3A6-4929-9A32-C0DA0DC44911.png|Pop N Patch Tire Repair
Mrs. piston.png|Mrs Piston
D1856AFE-E286-4AA2-9A74-B8DA2EC0F1D3.png|Carburetor Emporium Repair
Muddy's Mudflaps.jpg|Muddy's Mudflaps
D74C4B67-F30B-41F1-A6EB-169CA98E5272.jpeg|Mrs Muffler
The Historic Route 66 Map.png|The Historic Route 66 Map
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages ==
*Czech: ''Kardanové Lhoty''
*Czech: ''Kardanové Lhoty''
*Finnish: Syylari city
* Danish: ''Kølerkildekøbing''
*Estonian: ''Radikaribi linn''
*Finnish: ''Syylari City''
*French: ''Radiator Kasabasi''
*French: ''Radiator Kasabasi''
* Greek: ''Μπουζί της Ωραίας Ελένης'' (transcription: ''Bouzí tis Oraías Elénis'')
*Hungarian: ''Kipufogófürdő''
*Lithuanian: ''Radiatoriškių''
*Norwegian: ''Radiator by''
*Norwegian: ''Radiator by''
*Polish: ''Chłodnica Górska''
*Polish: ''Chłodnica Górska''
*Russian: ''Радиатор-Спрингс''
*Russian: ''Радиатор-Спрингс'' (transcription: ''Radiator-Springs'')
*Spanish: ''Radiador Springs''
*Spanish: ''Radiador Springs''
*Swedish: ''Kylarköping''
*Swedish: ''Kylarköping''
*Turkish: ''Radyatör Kasabası''
*Turkish: ''Radyatör Kasabası''
*Ukrainian: ''Радіаторний рай''
*Ukrainian: ''Радіатор-Спрінгс'' (transcription: ''Radiator-Springs'')
 
==References==
 
#[https://imgur.com/a/5ExJgac Image] (RS precise location)
#[https://imgur.com/a/xsEAZrF Image]
{{Project 66}}
 
 
 
 


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Latest revision as of 09:39, 25 August 2024

Downtown Radiator Springs
[[File:|280px]]
Greater location Carburetor County, Arizona, United States
Established 1909
Opened 1930
Postcard
Seal
Location within Carburetor County
"Where are you? Shoot! You're in Radiator Springs. The cutest little town in Carburetor County."
—Mater, Cars

Radiator Springs is a quaint rural town in the U.S. state of Arizona, and the central setting of the Disney/Pixar Cars franchise. Situated in Carburetor County along Route 66, between Kingman and Flagstaff, it embodies a nostalgic charm. The town fosters a tight-knit community, with a diverse group of residents. It is the home of Lightning McQueen, Mater, and many of their closest friends.

However, the town's peaceful existence was abruptly averted when the construction of a new interstate bypassed it entirely, causing significant decline. Yet, through the events depicted in the first film, Radiator Springs experiences a revitalization. The restoration brings renewed attention to the town, transforming it into Lightning McQueen's racing headquarters, and restoring its former glory.

History

Background

This is a picture of Radiator springs Main street after the highway was built, signaling they were no longer wanted and they just kept to themselves, many businesses went under due to a lack of business and a suffering economy

In 1900, Ornament Valley suffered from overheating cars and burst radiator caps. But on August 2, 1909, Stanley, a radiator cap salesman, discovered a natural spring. Recognizing the need for a rest stop, he founded Radiator Springs. As the oasis flourished, Stanley and Lizzie expanded the town, establishing Radiator Springs Curios in 1926. Together, they transformed Radiator Springs into a beloved stop along Route 66, embodying the spirit of community in Carburetor County. The town was fully paved and all buildings were completed by 1930, although some activities had yet to begin.

Post-1950

In 1954, famous Piston Cup racer Fabulous Hudson Hornet suffered an accident while racing at Fireball Beach that brought his racing career to an end. Some time after his crash, Hudson fully recovered and returned to the Piston Cup; but found out that the racing world had forgotten all about him because of the rookies at the time. Hudson felt like nobody appreciated him anymore, retired completely from the Piston Cup and practically vanished from the face of the Earth completely, leaving Smokey and his race friends in the process. Eventually, Doc found shelter in Radiator Springs. His wisdom, tough, grandpa-like attitude earned him enough respect from the townsfolk that in the mid 20th century, Hudson was hired as the town's judge.

In 2006, rookie Piston Cup racer Lightning McQueen accidentally tore up the town's main road and was sentenced to community service. Lightning soon became friends with the residents of Radiator Springs, and after the big race at California, he set up a racing headquarters in the town and planned to live there. Thanks to Lightning's enormous fan base during his rookie years, the town became popular again. In Cars 3, it is revealed that Doc constantly sent letters to Smokey about the town's popularity growing and his new pupil, Lightning McQueen.

The Stanley statue

Location

The exact location of Radiator Springs is unknown; however, it is assumed to be in eastern Arizona, along Route 66 and in the Monument Valley.

Radiator Springs is somewhere along the old Route 66, which was in the United States. Route 66 went from Los Angeles, California to Chicago, Illinois, which can be heard in the Route 66 song during the end credits of the first movie. Radiator Springs is surrounded by the desert, and is not near any large cities, so Radiator Springs must be on Route 66 in either California, Arizona, or New Mexico. According to The Art of Cars, Radiator Springs is located in between Gallup, New Mexico, and Kingman, Arizona[citation needed] (which both can be heard in the end credits song). Since Gallup is on the far west side of New Mexico, Radiator Springs is most likely in Arizona. The truck stop that Mack and Lightning McQueen passed by on their trip could not be west from Houck, Arizona because of a sign which reads "LAST TRUCK STOP FOR 500 MILES", and since Houck is on the far east side of Arizona, the truck stop was most likely in western New Mexico, and if Mack drove for only a few hours more after the truck stop before he fell asleep, then Radiator Springs is most likely in eastern Arizona. The town's speed limit is 25 mph, any car that surpasses it (even by 1 mph) will be sentenced to stay at the Radiator Springs Municipal Impound with a parking boot until further notice.

Buildings & Shops

Active

Abandoned

Residents

For this subject's image gallery, see Radiator Springs/Residents.

Former residents

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Radiator Springs/Gallery.

Names in other languages

  • Czech: Kardanové Lhoty
  • Danish: Kølerkildekøbing
  • Estonian: Radikaribi linn
  • Finnish: Syylari City
  • French: Radiator Kasabasi
  • Greek: Μπουζί της Ωραίας Ελένης (transcription: Bouzí tis Oraías Elénis)
  • Hungarian: Kipufogófürdő
  • Lithuanian: Radiatoriškių
  • Norwegian: Radiator by
  • Polish: Chłodnica Górska
  • Russian: Радиатор-Спрингс (transcription: Radiator-Springs)
  • Spanish: Radiador Springs
  • Swedish: Kylarköping
  • Turkish: Radyatör Kasabası
  • Ukrainian: Радіатор-Спрінгс (transcription: Radiator-Springs)

References

  1. Image (RS precise location)
  2. Image
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