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{{Location infobox | |||
|name=Downtown Radiator Springs | |||
|slogan="''A Happy Place''" | |||
|image=[[File:Radiatorspringsoverlook.jpeg|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}} | ||
[[ | '''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. | ||
''' | |||
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. | |||
== 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]] | [[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 | 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]] | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
The exact location of Radiator Springs is | 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{{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.jpeg|thumb]] | |||
===Buildings & Shops=== | ===Buildings & Shops=== | ||
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*[[Radiator Springs Courthouse & Fire Department]] | *[[Radiator Springs Courthouse & Fire Department]] | ||
*[[Racing Museum]] (formerly [[Glen Rio Motel]]) | *[[Racing Museum]] (formerly [[Glen Rio Motel]]) | ||
*[[Doc Hudson Racing Museum]] | *[[Doc Hudson Racing Museum]] (formerly Ornament Valley Mechanical Clinic) | ||
===Abandoned=== | ===Abandoned === | ||
*[[The Oil Pan]] | |||
*[[Lube-O-Rama]] | |||
*[[Pop N Patch Tire Repair]] | |||
*[[Miss Piston]] | |||
*[[Emporium Carburetor Repair]] | |||
*[[Muddy's Mudflaps]] | |||
*Mrs. Muffler | |||
*[[All Day Lunch]] | |||
*[[Wimpy's Wipers]] | |||
*[[Rusty Bumper]] | |||
*[[Sparky's Spark Plugs]] | |||
*[[Mr. Curb Feeler]] | |||
*[[Foggy Windshield]] | *[[Foggy Windshield]] | ||
*[[Radiator Springs Garage]] | *[[Radiator Springs Garage]] | ||
*[[Glen Rio Motel]] | |||
*[[Budville Trading Company]] | |||
==Residents== | |||
''For this subject's image gallery, see [[Radiator Springs/Residents]].'' | |||
*[[Mack]] | |||
*[[Lightning McQueen]] | |||
*[[Sally]] | |||
*[[Flo]] | |||
*[[Sarge]] | |||
*[[Fillmore]] | |||
*[[Luigi]] & [[Guido]] | |||
*[[Mater]] | |||
*[[Ramone]] | |||
*[[Sheriff]] | |||
*[[Red]] | |||
*[[Lizzie]] | |||
*[[Cruz Ramirez]] | |||
===Former residents=== | |||
*[[Stanley]] | |||
*[[Doc Hudson]] | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
:''For this subject's image gallery, see [[Radiator Springs/Gallery]].'' | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages == | ||
*Czech: ''Kardanové Lhoty'' | *Czech: ''Kardanové Lhoty'' | ||
*Danish: ''Kølerkildekøbing'' | * Danish: ''Kølerkildekøbing'' | ||
*Estonian: ''Radikaribi linn'' | *Estonian: ''Radikaribi linn'' | ||
*Finnish: ''Syylari City'' | *Finnish: ''Syylari City'' | ||
*French: ''Radiator Kasabasi'' | *French: ''Radiator Kasabasi'' | ||
*Greek: ''Μπουζί της Ωραίας Ελένης'' (transcription: ''Bouzí tis Oraías Elénis'') | * Greek: ''Μπουζί της Ωραίας Ελένης'' (transcription: ''Bouzí tis Oraías Elénis'') | ||
*Hungarian: ''Kipufogófürdő'' | *Hungarian: ''Kipufogófürdő'' | ||
*Lithuanian: ''Radiatoriškių'' | *Lithuanian: ''Radiatoriškių'' | ||
*Norwegian: ''Radiator by'' | *Norwegian: ''Radiator by'' | ||
*Polish: ''Chłodnica Górska'' | *Polish: ''Chłodnica Górska'' | ||
*Russian: ''Радиатор-Спрингс'' (transcription: ''Radiator-Springs'') | *Russian: ''Радиатор-Спрингс'' (transcription: ''Radiator-Springs'') | ||
*Spanish: ''Radiador Springs'' | *Spanish: ''Radiador Springs'' | ||
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*Ukrainian: ''Радіатор-Спрінгс'' (transcription: ''Radiator-Springs'') | *Ukrainian: ''Радіатор-Спрінгс'' (transcription: ''Radiator-Springs'') | ||
[ | ==References== | ||
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#[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 16:05, 19 June 2024
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| Greater location | Carburetor County, Arizona, United States |
| Established | 1909 |
| Opened | 1930 |
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- "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
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.
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
- Cozy Cone Motel
- Flo's V8 Café
- Ramone's House of Body Art
- Tow Mater Towing & Salvage
- Radiator Springs Drive-In Theatre
- Fillmore's Taste-In
- Luigi's Casa Della Tires
- Radiator Springs Curios
- Sarge's Surplus Hut
- Radiator Springs Courthouse & Fire Department
- Racing Museum (formerly Glen Rio Motel)
- Doc Hudson Racing Museum (formerly Ornament Valley Mechanical Clinic)
Abandoned
- The Oil Pan
- Lube-O-Rama
- Pop N Patch Tire Repair
- Miss Piston
- Emporium Carburetor Repair
- Muddy's Mudflaps
- Mrs. Muffler
- All Day Lunch
- Wimpy's Wipers
- Rusty Bumper
- Sparky's Spark Plugs
- Mr. Curb Feeler
- Foggy Windshield
- Radiator Springs Garage
- Glen Rio Motel
- Budville Trading Company
Residents
For this subject's image gallery, see Radiator Springs/Residents.
- Mack
- Lightning McQueen
- Sally
- Flo
- Sarge
- Fillmore
- Luigi & Guido
- Mater
- Ramone
- Sheriff
- Red
- Lizzie
- Cruz Ramirez
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
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