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|home=[[United States]] | |home=[[United States]] | ||
|occupation=[[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer for [[Nitroade]] (formerly) <br> Musican and member of the Three Cycle jazz trio | |occupation=[[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer for [[Nitroade]] (formerly) <br> Musican and member of the Three Cycle jazz trio | ||
|crew=[[Hugo Fast]] | |crew=[[Hugo Fast]]<br/>[[Eric Roadales]] | ||
|first=''[[Cars]]'' | |first=''[[Cars]]'' | ||
|latest=''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''}} | |latest=''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''}} | ||
''Not to be confused with [[Aikens]].'' | ''Not to be confused with [[Aikens]].'' | ||
{{Quote|Advertising issues, you know...|'''Aiken Axler'''|What'll It Be?}} | |||
'''Aiken Axler''' is a race car that used to compete in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series]] for the [[Nitroade]] team with the number 28. He is also a musician and has been a member of the alternative country jazz trio [[Three Cycle]]. In 2003, he was awarded with [[Vitoline Rookie of the Year]] title. | '''Aiken Axler''' is a race car that used to compete in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series]] for the [[Nitroade]] team with the number 28. He is also a musician and has been a member of the alternative country jazz trio [[Three Cycle]]. In 2003, he was awarded with [[Vitoline Rookie of the Year]] title. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Before ''Cars'' === | ===Before ''Cars'' === | ||
Aiken Axler was a rookie in 2003, replacing an older unnamed Nitroade racer. | Aiken Axler was a rookie in 2003, replacing an older unnamed Nitroade racer. | ||
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In ''[[Cars]]'', Aiken competed in the [[Dinoco 400]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] in [[Motor City]], [[United States]], which was the final race of the Piston Cup season. During the race he had a high position on the track. After [[Chick Hicks]] caused a huge accident between the majority of the competitors, Aiken received small damages, but was able to continue racing. Axler managed to get a good pit stop and restarted in 3rd place just behind [[Ernie Gearson]] and Lightning McQueen. He stayed near the top of the pack for the rest of the race and finished in 5th coming in after the [[Strip Weathers|three]]-[[Chick Hicks|way]] [[Lightning McQueen|tie]] and [[Kevin Shiftright]]. Aiken had finished 8th overall in the season due to being in that position in the point standings. | In ''[[Cars]]'', Aiken competed in the [[Dinoco 400]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] in [[Motor City]], [[United States]], which was the final race of the Piston Cup season. During the race he had a high position on the track. After [[Chick Hicks]] caused a huge accident between the majority of the competitors, Aiken received small damages, but was able to continue racing. Axler managed to get a good pit stop and restarted in 3rd place just behind [[Ernie Gearson]] and Lightning McQueen. He stayed near the top of the pack for the rest of the race and finished in 5th coming in after the [[Strip Weathers|three]]-[[Chick Hicks|way]] [[Lightning McQueen|tie]] and [[Kevin Shiftright]]. Aiken had finished 8th overall in the season due to being in that position in the point standings. | ||
=== ''Cars: Hotshot Racing'' === | |||
In ''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]'', Aiken appears as a playable character. This is his only appearance in any ''Cars'' video game. | |||
=== Between ''Cars'' and ''Cars 3'' === | |||
Somewhere between the events after ''Cars'' and before ''[[Cars 3]]'', he retired and [[Phil Tankson]] superseded him as the Nitroade racer. | Somewhere between the events after ''Cars'' and before ''[[Cars 3]]'', he retired and [[Phil Tankson]] superseded him as the Nitroade racer. | ||
==Physical description== | === ''Other appearances'' === | ||
Aiken Axler is a [[Lux Motors Co.]] Piston Cup Spec V8 with [[Lightyear]] racing tires. Aiken's top speed is 190 mph (305 km/h) and has 605 horsepower. His eye color is blue. He has a black livery with orange flame graphics on his sides encircled white stripes. He has the logo of [[Nitroade]] on his hood and backsides and the number 28 painted on his sides and roof. He has stickers imitating headlights, with one having 28 on it and an orange spoiler and black rims.Aiken's model is based on the 2003 [[Chevrolet]] Monte Carlo NASCAR. | Aiken appears in the comic "''[[What'll It Be?]]''" as a major character as he visits [[Lightning McQueen]] and [[Radiator Springs]]. During his visit he was offered a special drink by Flo called the Aiken Special which was a combination of drinks which included Nitroade only for McQueen to reveal that Aiken only drinks Nitroade for advertising reasons. He later tries [[Fillmore]]'s biofuel and claims he's never had biofuel that good before. | ||
== General information== | |||
=== Physical description === | |||
Aiken Axler is a [[Lux Motors Co.]] Piston Cup Spec V8 with [[Lightyear]] racing tires. Aiken's top speed is 190 mph (305 km/h) and has 605 horsepower. His eye color is blue. He has a black livery with orange flame graphics on his sides encircled white stripes. He has the logo of [[Nitroade]] on his hood and backsides and the number 28 painted on his sides and roof. He has stickers imitating headlights, with one having 28 on it and an orange spoiler and black rims. Aiken's model is based on the 2003 [[Chevrolet]] Monte Carlo NASCAR. | |||
=== Personality === | |||
According to "What'll It Be?" it is revealed that Aiken Axler, described by McQueen, is a rather mellow dude as despite being sponsored by Nitroade, he partakes in activities such as Motor Yoga and [[Tai Road]] and prefers organic fuels over energy ones such as his sponsor's. | |||
==Bio== | ==Bio== | ||
*''Number 28 Nitroade racer, Aiken Axler, captured the 2003 Vitoline Rookie of the Year honors in his first full season of Cup competition. He's finished 12th, 7th, and 8th in the final point standings over the past three years. Off the track, Axler enjoys maintaining his top racing form by obstinate and practicing a form of meditation called Tai Road. He and fellow Piston Cup Racer, [[Darrel Draggered]], formed the alternative country jazz trio "Three Cycle" and performed at the 2004 Piston Cup awards ceremony!'' | * ''Number 28 Nitroade racer, Aiken Axler, captured the 2003 Vitoline Rookie of the Year honors in his first full season of Cup competition. He's finished 12th, 7th, and 8th in the final point standings over the past three years. Off the track, Axler enjoys maintaining his top racing form by obstinate and practicing a form of meditation called Tai Road. He and fellow Piston Cup Racer, [[Darrel Draggered]], formed the alternative country jazz trio "Three Cycle" and performed at the 2004 Piston Cup awards ceremony!'' | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:The Rookie Cover 3rd Issue.jpg|Aiken appearing on a comic book cover. | File:The Rookie Cover 3rd Issue.jpg|Aiken appearing on a comic book cover. | ||
File:Organic Power.jpg|Aiken Axler drinking [[Organic Power]]. | File:Organic Power.jpg|Aiken Axler drinking [[Organic Power]]. | ||
File:Yoga Statue with Aiken Axler.jpg|Aiken Axler during [[Tai | File:Yoga Statue with Aiken Axler.jpg|Aiken Axler during his [[Tai Road]] meditation. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia == | |||
* Racing number 28 is also used by: [[Phil Tankson]] and [[Tim Treadless]]. | |||
*In ''[[Cars: The Video Game]],'' he was replaced by [[Joltsen]]. | |||
*Aiken is the only background Piston Cup racer in ''[[Cars]]'' to have a unique car model and manufacturer. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== |