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{{ | {{Character infobox |merch=true | ||
|image=Davey Apex.png | |image=Davey Apex Diecast Artwork.png | ||
|make=[[Crown]] Celesta | |make=[[Crown]] Celesta | ||
|gender=Male | |gender=Male | ||
|eye color=Green | |eye color=Green | ||
| | |color=White, black, red, gray | ||
| | |tires=[[Lightyear]] | ||
|aliases=Dave Alternators | |aliases=Dave Alternators | ||
|occupation= | |occupation={{PCracer|[[Re-Volting]] (formerly)}} | ||
|performer=[[Bill Farmer]] | |performer=[[Bill Farmer]] | ||
| | |first_appearance=''[[Cars]] | ||
| | |latest_appearance=''[[Cars Daredevil Garage]]'' (die-cast)|caption=Artwork from ''[[Cars]]''.}} | ||
''' | '''Davey Apex''', also commonly referred to as '''Dave Alternators''', is a race car that formerly competed in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series]] for [[Re-Volting]] with the number 84. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In ''[[Cars]]'', | ===''Cars''=== | ||
In ''[[Cars]]'', Davey is seen racing at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] against the likes of [[Lightning McQueen]], [[The King]], [[Chick Hicks]] and many others. When [[Chick Hicks]] causes a huge accident in hopes of leaving [[Lightning McQueen]] in the dust, Davey is one of the first cars to be hit, and suffers some minor damage, noticeably, he is hit by [[Kevin Racingtire]], then [[Manny Flywheel]]. | |||
===Between ''Cars'' and ''Cars 3''=== | |||
Between the events of ''Cars'' and ''[[Cars 3]]'', Davey retired from racing and was replaced by [[T.G. Castlenut]]. | |||
===''Other appearances''=== | |||
Davey also appears in ''[[Cars Daredevil Garage]]'', via his die-cast for the Piston Cup category of cars. | |||
==Official profiles== | |||
{{Car Finder bio | |||
|artwork=Davey Apex.png | |||
|name=Davey Apex | |||
|make=Crown Celesta | |||
|pronoun=His | |||
|story=Davey Apex has always dreamed of being a professional race car. Sure he's never come in higher than 20th or 21st, but it's still the life he's always dreamed of. He loves the cheering fans and the squealing rubber on asphalt. The only part he doesn't like is the racing part which is probably why he's never come in higher than 20th or 21st place. See Davey's just not competitive by nature. If someone wants to pass him, he lets them. I mean why be rude? | |||
}} | |||
== | ==Physical description== | ||
Davey is a [[Crown]] Celesta that is painted red, white and gray. with the number 84 painted red and white on his doors and roof. He has the Re-Volting logo on his hood. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
DaveyApex.jpg|[[Car Finder Game]] profile | |||
Davey Apex Diecast Artwork.png|Artwork commonly used on his diecast releases | |||
Windford and Davey .jpg|Davey’s first appearance onscreen | |||
Winford, Davey, Ponchy, Ernie and Kevin.png|Cars | |||
Ernie Winford Dave and Ponchy.png | |||
Ernie Winford Dave and Ponchy 2.png | |||
DaveyApexCars.jpg|Davey being crashed by [[Kevin Racingtire]] | |||
KevinRacingtireCrash.jpg|''Cars'' | KevinRacingtireCrash.jpg|''Cars'' | ||
Davey, Haul, Ernie in the crash.png|Brush, Davey, Haul & Ernie in the crash | |||
Eugene, Davey, Sage, and Billy in the Crash.jpg|Eugene, Davey, Sage, and Billy in the crash. | |||
DaveyApexWreckCars.jpg | |||
Davey, Floyd, Manny in the crash.png|Davey, Floyd, Manny in the crash | |||
Cars-disneyscreencaps.com-669.jpg | 4k-cars-animationscreencaps.com-808.jpg|''Cars'' | ||
IMG 0682.jpg | |||
Darren-leadfoot-personnage-cars-01.jpg|Cars | |||
Cars-disneyscreencaps.com-669.jpg|Davey in the restart. | |||
Re-Volting (Davey Apex).jpg|Diecast | |||
Rac08.jpg|2008 release with [[The King]], [[Chick Hicks]], and [[Lightning McQueen]] | |||
Re-volting cars 2016 single - piston cup.jpg|2016 release | |||
Dave Alternators 2016.webp|2016 release (renamed as Dave Alternators) | |||
Re-volting cars 2018 single - dinoco 400.jpg|2018 release (mislabled as [[T.G. Castlenut]]) | |||
Re-volting blue desert single - dinoco 400.jpg|2019 release | |||
Kit revster blue desert pack de 5.jpg|2020 release with [[Kit Revster]], [[Mater]], [[Dexter Hoover]], and [[The King|Strip Weathers aka "The King"]] | |||
Re-volting cars 2021 pack de 5.jpg|2021 release with [[Kit Revster]], [[Mater]], [[Dexter Hoover]], and [[The King|Strip Weathers aka "The King"]] | |||
Re-volting cars 2022 single.jpg|2022 release | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | |||
*Russian: ''Дейв Альтернатор'' (transcription: ''Deyv Al'ternator'') | |||
*Spanish: ''Dave Alternadores'' | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In ''[[w:c:pixar:Toy Story 3|Toy Story 3]]'', the batteries [[w:c:Lotso's Gang|Lotso's gang]] used for gambling are branded with [[Re-Volting]]. | *In ''[[w:c:pixar:Toy Story 3|Toy Story 3]]'', the batteries [[w:c:Lotso's Gang|Lotso's gang]] used for gambling are branded with [[Re-Volting]]. | ||
*Dave has the same number as [[Apple]] racers. | *Dave has the same number as [[Apple]] racers. | ||
**This error was evidently recognized when [[Pixar Animation Studios|Pixar]] fixed [[Re-Volting]]'s number to be 48 in ''Cars 3''. | **This error was evidently recognized when [[Pixar Animation Studios|Pixar]] fixed [[Re-Volting]]'s number to be 48 in ''Cars 3''. | ||
*In the 2016, 2019 and 2022 die-cast mainlines, he is referred to as Dave Alternators. | *In the 2016, 2019 and 2022 die-cast mainlines, he is referred to as Dave Alternators. | ||
**In the 2018 die-cast mainline, he is mistakenly referred to as '''T.G. Castlenut''', which is actually the name of the [[T.G. Castlenut|veteran in ''Cars 3'']]. | **In the 2018 die-cast mainline, he is mistakenly referred to as '''T.G. Castlenut''', which is actually the name of the [[T.G. Castlenut|veteran in ''Cars 3'']]. | ||
*His name resembles that of the 1992 Daytona 500 champion Dave Allison, who passed away in 1993 at Talladega. | *His name resembles that of the 1992 Daytona 500 champion Dave Allison, who passed away in 1993 at Talladega. | ||
*Despite his bio saying he never finished higher than 20th, he actually finished | *Despite his bio saying he never finished higher than 20th, he actually finished 11th in the [[Dinoco 400]]. | ||
*He resembles the 1996 version of the Pontiac Grand Prix. | *He resembles the 1996 version of the Pontiac Grand Prix. | ||
*Unlike the other Crown Celestas, which have smaller, thinner builds, Dave has a wider body, similar to that of a [[Capitol Motors]] Verve XT. | *Unlike the other Crown Celestas, which have smaller, thinner builds, Dave has a wider body, similar to that of a [[Capitol Motors]] Verve XT or a [[Sherpa Motors]] Lota GT. | ||
**It is possible that | **It is possible that Davey is an older (or newer) model of the Crown Celesta. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Cars}} | {{Cars}} | ||
[[Category:Cars characters]] | [[Category:Cars characters]] | ||
[[Category:Playable characters]] | |||
[[Category:Cars Daredevil Garage characters]] | [[Category:Cars Daredevil Garage characters]] | ||
[[Category:Team members]] | |||
[[Category:Racers]] | [[Category:Racers]] | ||
[[Category:Piston Cup racers]] | [[Category:Piston Cup racers]] | ||
[[Category:Re-Volting]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 5 August 2024
Davey Apex | |||||||
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Vehicle type | Crown Celesta | ||||||
Color | White, black, red, gray | ||||||
Occupation | Piston Cup racer for Re-Volting (formerly) | ||||||
Main portrayer(s) | Bill Farmer | ||||||
First appearance | Cars | ||||||
Latest appearance | Cars Daredevil Garage (die-cast) | ||||||
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Davey Apex, also commonly referred to as Dave Alternators, is a race car that formerly competed in the Piston Cup Racing Series for Re-Volting with the number 84.
History
Cars
In Cars, Davey is seen racing at the Motor Speedway of the South against the likes of Lightning McQueen, The King, Chick Hicks and many others. When Chick Hicks causes a huge accident in hopes of leaving Lightning McQueen in the dust, Davey is one of the first cars to be hit, and suffers some minor damage, noticeably, he is hit by Kevin Racingtire, then Manny Flywheel.
Between Cars and Cars 3
Between the events of Cars and Cars 3, Davey retired from racing and was replaced by T.G. Castlenut.
Other appearances
Davey also appears in Cars Daredevil Garage, via his die-cast for the Piston Cup category of cars.
Official profiles
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Davey Apex Crown Celesta |
His story: |
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"Davey Apex has always dreamed of being a professional race car. Sure he's never come in higher than 20th or 21st, but it's still the life he's always dreamed of. He loves the cheering fans and the squealing rubber on asphalt. The only part he doesn't like is the racing part which is probably why he's never come in higher than 20th or 21st place. See Davey's just not competitive by nature. If someone wants to pass him, he lets them. I mean why be rude?" |
Physical description
Davey is a Crown Celesta that is painted red, white and gray. with the number 84 painted red and white on his doors and roof. He has the Re-Volting logo on his hood.
Gallery
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Car Finder Game profile
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Artwork commonly used on his diecast releases
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Davey’s first appearance onscreen
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Cars
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Davey being crashed by Kevin Racingtire
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Cars
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Brush, Davey, Haul & Ernie in the crash
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Eugene, Davey, Sage, and Billy in the crash.
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Davey, Floyd, Manny in the crash
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Cars
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Cars
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Davey in the restart.
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Diecast
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2008 release with The King, Chick Hicks, and Lightning McQueen
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2016 release
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2016 release (renamed as Dave Alternators)
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2018 release (mislabled as T.G. Castlenut)
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2019 release
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2020 release with Kit Revster, Mater, Dexter Hoover, and Strip Weathers aka "The King"
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2021 release with Kit Revster, Mater, Dexter Hoover, and Strip Weathers aka "The King"
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2022 release
Names in other languages
- Russian: Дейв Альтернатор (transcription: Deyv Al'ternator)
- Spanish: Dave Alternadores
Trivia
- In Toy Story 3, the batteries Lotso's gang used for gambling are branded with Re-Volting.
- Dave has the same number as Apple racers.
- This error was evidently recognized when Pixar fixed Re-Volting's number to be 48 in Cars 3.
- In the 2016, 2019 and 2022 die-cast mainlines, he is referred to as Dave Alternators.
- In the 2018 die-cast mainline, he is mistakenly referred to as T.G. Castlenut, which is actually the name of the veteran in Cars 3.
- His name resembles that of the 1992 Daytona 500 champion Dave Allison, who passed away in 1993 at Talladega.
- Despite his bio saying he never finished higher than 20th, he actually finished 11th in the Dinoco 400.
- He resembles the 1996 version of the Pontiac Grand Prix.
- Unlike the other Crown Celestas, which have smaller, thinner builds, Dave has a wider body, similar to that of a Capitol Motors Verve XT or a Sherpa Motors Lota GT.
- It is possible that Davey is an older (or newer) model of the Crown Celesta.