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===''Cars''===
===''Cars''===
[[File:Yoga Statue with Aiken Axler.jpg|220px|thumb|left|Aiken Axler during [[Tai Rod]] meditation.]]
[[File:Organic_Power.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Aiken Axler drinking [[Organic Power]].]]
[[File:CarsAikenAxler2.jpg|220px|thumb|Aiken Axler during a Piston Cup race behind [[Lightning McQueen]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] during the [[Dinoco 400]].]]


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.
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==Physical description==
==Physical description==
[[File:Aiken Axler.png|thumb|220px|left|Artwork of Aiken Axler.]]
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 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.
== Bio ==  
 
==Achievements==
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|+[[File:Piston_cup_cars_ver_1_by_pointingmonkey-dba9o7h.png|30px|link=Piston Cup Racing Series]] Final point standings for the 2003-2005 Piston Cup Racing Series
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! scope="col" | Season
! scope="col" |Position
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|2003
|12th
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|2004
|7th
|-
| 2005
|8th
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===Awards===
 
*2003 [[Vitoline Rookie of the Year]]
 
==Official Profiles==


*''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!''


== Appearances ==
==Trivia==
 
===Feature films ===
 
*''[[Cars]]''
 
===Books===
 
*''[[Go with the Glow!]]''
*''[[Old, New, Red, Blue!]]''
*''[[Team Lightning]]''
 
===Comics===


*''[[What'll It Be]]''
* Racing number 28 is also used by: [[Phil Tankson]] and [[Tim Treadless]].
 
===Video games===
 
*''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''
 
===Commercials===
 
*''[[AT&T Yahoo Broadband Promotion]]''
 
==Trivia ==
 
*Racing number 28 is also used by: [[Phil Tankson]] and [[Tim Treadless]].
*In ''[[Cars: The Video Game]],'' he was replaced by [[Joltsen]].
*In ''[[Cars: The Video Game]],'' he was replaced by [[Joltsen]].
*Aiken is the only background Piston Cup racer to have a unique car model and manufacturer, as most of the background racers seen in ''Cars'' are [[Axxelo]] Fissions, [[Brawny Motor Co.|Brawny Motor Co]]. Spark GTs, [[Crown]] Celestas, [[Husker]] Morroccos, [[Capitol Motors]] Verve XT's, [[Stodgey]] Suaver EX's and/or [[Sherpa Motors]] Lota GTs.
*Aiken is the only background Piston Cup racer in ''[[Cars]]'' to have a unique car model and manufacturer.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Aiken3.jpg|Promotional artwork.
Aiken3.jpg|Promotional artwork.
AikenAxlerCars.png|''[[Cars]]''
AikenAxlerCars.png|''[[Cars]]''
File:CarsAikenAxler2.jpg|Aiken Axler during a Piston Cup race behind [[Lightning McQueen]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] during the [[Dinoco 400]].
Aiken xxx.png|''Cars''
CarsAikenAxler3.jpg|''Cars''
CarsAikenAxler3.jpg|''Cars''
Aiken xxx.png|''Cars''
Eugene, Aiken, Johnny, The King.png|''Cars''
Eugene, Aiken, Johnny, The King.png|''Cars''
Darren-leadfoot-personnage-cars-01.jpg|''Cars''
Darren-leadfoot-personnage-cars-01.jpg|''Cars''
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AikenAxlerHotshotRacing.png|''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''
AikenAxlerHotshotRacing.png|''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''
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:Yoga Statue with Aiken Axler.jpg|Aiken Axler during [[Tai Rod]] meditation.
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*Polish: ''Srebrny Alek''
*Polish: ''Srebrny Alek''


===Meaning ===
===Meaning===


* In Polish, ''Srebrny Alek'' means ''silver Alex''.
*In Polish, ''Srebrny Alek'' means ''silver Alex''.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 14:55, 21 June 2022

Aiken Axler
Vehicle type Lux Motors Co. Piston Cup V8
Occupation Piston Cup race car for Nitroade (formerly)
Musican and member of the Three Cycle jazz trio


Character information
Gender Male




Home United States

Not to be confused with Aikens.

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

Before Cars

Aiken Axler was a rookie in 2003, replacing an older unnamed Nitroade racer.

Cars

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 three-way tie and Kevin Shiftright. Aiken had finished 8th overall in the season due to being in that position in the point standings.

Somewhere between the events after Cars and before Cars 3, he stopped competing in the Piston Cup Racing Series and was replaced by Phil Tankson, the new Nitroade racer until Tim Treadless replaced him.

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.

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!

Trivia

Gallery

Names in other languages

  • Polish: Srebrny Alek

Meaning

  • In Polish, Srebrny Alek means silver Alex.

See also

Sources

Navigation

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