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{{Infobox Character
{{Character infobox |merch=true
|image=Davey Apex.png
|image=Davey Apex Diecast Artwork.png
|make=[[Crown]] Celesta
|make=[[Crown]] Celesta
|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|age=Adulthood
|eye color=Green
|eye color=Green
|paint color=White, black, red, gray
|color=White, black, red, gray
|home=[[United States]]
|tires=[[Lightyear]]
|aliases=Dave Alternators
|aliases=Dave Alternators
|occupation=[[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer for [[Re-Volting]] (formerly)
|occupation={{PCracer|[[Re-Volting]] (formerly)}}
|performer=[[Bill Farmer]]
|performer=[[Bill Farmer]]
|first=''[[Cars]]
|first_appearance=''[[Cars]]
|latest=''[[Cars Daredevil Garage]]''}}
|latest_appearance=''[[Cars Daredevil Garage]]'' (die-cast)|caption=Artwork from ''[[Cars]]''.}}
'''Dave Alternators''' (originally referred to as '''Davey Apex'''), is one of the three racers for the [[Re-Volting]] racing team in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series]], along with [[T.G. Castlenut]] and [[Aaron Clocker]]. He is a [[Crown]] Celesta that is painted red, black, and white. with the number 84 painted red and white on his doors and roof. He has the Re-Volting logo on his hood. Dave Alternators was replaced by [[T.G. Castlenut]] in between the events of ''[[Cars]]'' and ''[[Cars 3]]'' and was given the number 48, but was replaced too by [[Aaron Clocker]].
'''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]]'', Dave is seen racing at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] against the likes of [[Lightning McQueen]], [[Strip Weathers]], [[Chick Hicks]] and many others. When [[Chick Hicks]] causes a huge accident in hopes of leaving [[Lightning McQueen]] in the dust, Dave is one of the first cars to be hit, and suffers some minor damage, noticeably, he is hit by [[Kevin Racingtire]], then [[Manny Flywheel]].
===''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?
}}


==Profiles and statistics==
==Physical description==
===''Cars''===
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.
*Bios
**"''Dave Alternators 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 Dave's just not competitive by nature. If someone wants to pass him, he lets them. I mean why be rude?''"<ref>''[[Car Finder]]''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
DaveApex.jpg|[[Car Finder]] profile
DaveyApex.jpg|[[Car Finder Game]] profile
DaveApexArtwork2.jpg|Artwork commonly used on his diecast releases
Davey Apex Diecast Artwork.png|Artwork commonly used on his diecast releases
DaveApexCars.jpg|''Cars''
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''
DaveApexWreckCars.jpg
Davey, Haul, Ernie in the crash.png|Brush, Davey, Haul & Ernie in the crash
File:Davey, Haul, Ernie in the crash.png
Eugene, Davey, Sage, and Billy in the Crash.jpg|Eugene, Davey, Sage, and Billy in the crash.
Dave, Floyd, Manny in the crash.png|Dave, Floyd, Manny in the crash
DaveyApexWreckCars.jpg
Dave, Haul, Ernie in the crash.png
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>


[[File:IMG_0682.jpg|thumb|Dave Alternators speeds out of the pits.]]
==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 11st in the [[Dinoco 400]].
*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. <br />
*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 Dave is an older model of the Crown Celesta.
**It is possible that Davey is an older (or newer) model of the Crown Celesta.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 5 August 2024

Davey Apex
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)
Character information
Alias(es) Dave Alternators
Gender Male

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

Davey Apex
Crown Celesta
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

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.

References

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Cars
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Tie-in material Reference guides Cars: The Essential Guide • The Art of Cars
Activity books Look and Find: Disney's Cars • Cars: Join the Pit Crew • Welcome to Radiator Springs • Cars Reusable Sticker Book • Cars Movie Theater Book • Cars: Get Into Gear • Cars: Start Your Engines • Cars: Ultimate Sticker Book
Adaptations Driving Buddies • Thunder and Lightning • Cars (Little Golden Book) • Cars: A Read-Aloud Board Book
Video games Cars: The Videogame • Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures
Misc. Cars (Soundtrack) • Mater and the Ghostlight • Car Finder Game • Mater and Lightning Boundin' • 2006 DVD
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