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|occupation = [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] race car
|occupation = [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] race car
|first appearance = ''[[Cars 3]]''
|first appearance = ''[[Cars 3]]''
|performer = [[Armie Hammer]]<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly" />}}'''Jackson Storm''' is a custom-built [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] race car who is set to appear in the upcoming film ''[[Cars 3]]''. A rookie in the 2017 season, he proves a challenge for racing veteran [[Lightning McQueen]] to beat, up until Lightning suffers an accident during a race.
|performer = [[Armie Hammer]]<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly" />}}{{Quote|"I'm coming for you, Storm."|'''[[Lightning McQueen]]''', ''[[Cars 3]]''}}'''Jackson Storm''' is a custom-built [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] race car who is set to appear in the upcoming film ''[[Cars 3]]''. A rookie in the 2017 season, Storm possesses incredible abilities, proving a worthy opponent even to racing veterans such as [[Lightning McQueen]].


==History==
==History==
===Background===
[[File:Jackson_storm_celebration.png|thumb|left|220px|Storm wins the Dinoco 400.]]In ''Cars 3'', among the many Piston Cup rookies who make their debut in the 2017 season, Storm is the most significant. He picks up at least three victories throughout the season, including in the [[Dinoco]] 400 at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]], beating out rookies and veterans alike, including one of his biggest rivals, Lightning McQueen.<ref name="lightningstrikes">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1eQYk74R1g "Cars 3 "Lightning Strikes" Extended Look" on YouTube]</ref>
[[File:Cars 3 exclusive.jpg|left|220px|thumb|Storm's abilities rival those of McQueen.]]Storm was built specifically for racing, and his advanced design and capabilities allow him to be a frontrunner of his generation. These traits make him a very gifted Piston Cup racer, his talents rivaling and potentially exceeding those of other racers, even veteran and champion Lightning McQueen.<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly"></ref>


===''Cars 3''===
Storm receives unconventional training, making use of simulations and other advanced technology to perfect his talents. These efforts are monitored by a team of pitties.
In ''Cars 3'', Storm and many other rookies make their debut in the 2017 season, joining the ranks of McQueen and other veteran race cars. During one of the season's races, McQueen suffers an accident, putting the future of his career in danger. While recovering, [[Rust-eze Racing Center]] trainer [[Cruz Ramirez]] steps in to assist McQueen in training to defeat Storm at the [[Florida 500]], a major Piston Cup event.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/05/30/sneak-peek-exclusive-cars-3-new-character-cruz-ramirez/84981778/ Sneak peek: 'Cars 3' zooms ahead with new character Cruz Ramirez]</ref>
 
[[File:JacksonInRacingSim.png|thumb|220px|Storm trains using high-tech simulations.]]During one of the season's races, Lightning McQueen is involved in an accident that forces him out of the game. During his recovery, McQueen turns to [[Rust-eze Racing Center]] trainer [[Cruz Ramirez]], who helps McQueen train to beat Storm at the [[Florida 500]], an upcoming major Piston Cup event.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/05/30/sneak-peek-exclusive-cars-3-new-character-cruz-ramirez/84981778/ Sneak peek: 'Cars 3' zooms ahead with new character Cruz Ramirez]</ref>


==General information==
==General information==
===Personality and traits===
===Personality and traits===
Storm's incredible abilities are responsible for his quiet confidence, as Storm is well aware of his own strength, and he thoroughly believes he is more gifted than other racers. As a result of this, Storm carries a cocky demeanor, which others view as off-putting.<ref name=bioinformation>[http://www.heyuguys.com/cars-3-new-characters-armie-hammer/ Cars 3 New Characters]</ref>
Storm's incredible abilities are responsible for his quiet confidence, as Storm is well aware of his own strength, and he believes he is representative of his racing generation as a whole. As a result of this, Storm carries a cocky demeanor, which others view as off-putting.<ref name=bioinformation>[http://www.heyuguys.com/cars-3-new-characters-armie-hammer/ Cars 3 New Characters]</ref>


===Physical description===
===Physical description===
[[File:JacksonStormCars3TeaserTrailer3.png|right|220px|thumb|Storm's sleek design.]]Having been built specifically for racing, Storm's design is quite advanced, and his sleek model was constructed with carbon fiber and metal composite, with the concept of speed in mind. A 2017 Custom built 'Next-Gen' Piston Cup Racer, his chassis is built with hydroformed alloy and steel. His Maximum Performance V-8 engine with 850 horsepower is responsible for his ability to reach 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, as well as his top speed of 214 miles per hour.<ref name=EntertainmentWeekly></ref>
[[File:JacksonStormCars3TeaserTrailer3.png|thumb|left|220px|Storm's sleek design.]]Having been built specifically for racing, Storm's design is quite advanced, and his sleek model was constructed with carbon fiber and metal composite, with the concept of speed in mind. A 2017 Custom built 'Next-Gen' Piston Cup Racer, his chassis is built with hydroformed alloy and steel. His Maximum Performance V-8 engine with 850 horsepower is responsible for his ability to reach 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, as well as his top speed of 214 miles per hour.<ref name=EntertainmentWeekly></ref>


Storm is painted in a black livery, with his doors sporting a design resembling a blue lightning bolt. His sides also feature his racing number, 20, as well as logos of various sponsors, including the Piston Cup, [[Combustr]], [[Carbon Cyber]], and [[SynerG]], in addition to his own sponsor, [[IGNTR|IGNTR Liquid Adrenaline]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3TJBtLq6hU Meet Jackson Storm - Disney/Pixar's Cars 3]</ref>
Storm is painted in a black livery, with his doors sporting a design resembling a blue lightning bolt. His sides also feature his racing number, 20, as well as logos of various sponsors, including the Piston Cup, [[Combustr]], [[Carbon Cyber]], and [[SynerG]], in addition to his own sponsor, [[IGNTR|IGNTR Liquid Adrenaline]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3TJBtLq6hU Meet Jackson Storm - Disney/Pixar's Cars 3]</ref>

Revision as of 15:34, 12 January 2017

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Jackson Storm
Color Black, grey, blue
Occupation Piston Cup race car
Main portrayer(s) Armie Hammer[1]


Character information
Gender Male
""I'm coming for you, Storm.""
—'Lightning McQueen', Cars 3, [[{{{3}}}]]

Jackson Storm is a custom-built Piston Cup race car who is set to appear in the upcoming film Cars 3. A rookie in the 2017 season, Storm possesses incredible abilities, proving a worthy opponent even to racing veterans such as Lightning McQueen.

History

File:Jackson storm celebration.png
Storm wins the Dinoco 400.

In Cars 3, among the many Piston Cup rookies who make their debut in the 2017 season, Storm is the most significant. He picks up at least three victories throughout the season, including in the Dinoco 400 at the Motor Speedway of the South, beating out rookies and veterans alike, including one of his biggest rivals, Lightning McQueen.[2]

Storm receives unconventional training, making use of simulations and other advanced technology to perfect his talents. These efforts are monitored by a team of pitties.

File:JacksonInRacingSim.png
Storm trains using high-tech simulations.

During one of the season's races, Lightning McQueen is involved in an accident that forces him out of the game. During his recovery, McQueen turns to Rust-eze Racing Center trainer Cruz Ramirez, who helps McQueen train to beat Storm at the Florida 500, an upcoming major Piston Cup event.[3]

General information

Personality and traits

Storm's incredible abilities are responsible for his quiet confidence, as Storm is well aware of his own strength, and he believes he is representative of his racing generation as a whole. As a result of this, Storm carries a cocky demeanor, which others view as off-putting.[4]

Physical description

Storm's sleek design.

Having been built specifically for racing, Storm's design is quite advanced, and his sleek model was constructed with carbon fiber and metal composite, with the concept of speed in mind. A 2017 Custom built 'Next-Gen' Piston Cup Racer, his chassis is built with hydroformed alloy and steel. His Maximum Performance V-8 engine with 850 horsepower is responsible for his ability to reach 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, as well as his top speed of 214 miles per hour.[1]

Storm is painted in a black livery, with his doors sporting a design resembling a blue lightning bolt. His sides also feature his racing number, 20, as well as logos of various sponsors, including the Piston Cup, Combustr, Carbon Cyber, and SynerG, in addition to his own sponsor, IGNTR Liquid Adrenaline.[5]

Profiles and statistics

  • Official bio
    • "Jackson Storm is fast, sleek and ready to race. A frontrunner in the next generation of racers, Storm's quiet confidence and cocky demeanor are off-putting—but his unmatched speed threatens to redefine the sport. Trained on high-tech simulators that are programmed to perfect technique and maximize velocity, Jackson Storm is literally built to be unbeatable—and he knows it."[4]
  • Specifications[1]
    • Vehicle type: 2017 Custom-built "Next-Gen" Piston Cup Racer
    • Top Speed: 214 mph
    • 0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds
    • Engine Type: Maximum Performance V-8
    • Horsepower: 850 hp
    • Chassis: Hydrformed alloy & steel
    • Body: Carbon fiber & metal composite

Portrayals

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Jackson Storm/Gallery.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Spanish Jackson Storm Jackson Storm
French Jackson Storm Jackson Storm

References