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|occupation = [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer (former)
|occupation = [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer (former)
|aliases = Junior (by the [[Thomasville]])<br>Midnight<br>Junior Jeffries<br>Sam Tail<br>Sammy Gon
|hometown = [[Thomasville]]
|aliases = Junior (by the [[Thomasville]] townsfolk)<br>Midnight<br>Junior Jeffries<br>Sam Tail<br>Sammy Gon
|first appearance = ''[[Cars 3]]''
|first appearance = ''[[Cars 3]]''
|performer = [[Junior Johnson]]<ref name="NASCAR legends" />}}
|performer = [[Junior Johnson]]<ref name="NASCAR legends" />}}{{Quote|"Time to spread some dirt down on the track."|'''Junior Moon''', ''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]''}}'''Junior "Midnight" Moon''' is a former [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer. He was both inspired and voiced by [[Junior Johnson]] himself.<ref name="NASCAR legends">Ryan McGee (March 29, 2017). [http://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/18992860/new-cars-3-characters-inspired-nascar-legends "New 'Cars 3' characters inspired by NASCAR legends"]. ESPN.</ref> He is a 1940 [[Ford]] Standard Coupe.
{{quote|"Time to spread some dirt down on the track."|'''Junior Moon''', ''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]''}}
'''Junior "Midnight" Moon''' is a former [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer. He was both inspired and voiced by [[Junior Johnson]] himself.<ref name="NASCAR legends">Ryan McGee (March 29,
2017). [http://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/18992860/new-cars-3-characters-inspired-nascar-legends "New 'Cars 3' characters inspired by NASCAR legends"]. ESPN.</ref> He is a 1940 [[Ford]] Standard Coupe.


==History==
==History==
===''Cars 3''===
===''Cars 3''===
In ''[[Cars 3]]'', along with [[Smokey]], [[Louise Nash]] and [[River Scott]] at [[Smokey's Automotive Service]], he gives advice to [[Lightning McQueen]] during the latter's recovery. In the movie, "Midnight" explains to Lightning McQueen how he discovered how to drift at Daytona. He also appeared in flashbacks with [[Doc Hudson]] during Doc's racing days.
In ''[[Cars 3]]'', along with [[Smokey]], [[Louise Nash]] and [[River Scott]] at [[Smokey's Automotive Service]], he gives advice to [[Lightning McQueen]] during the latter's recovery. In the movie, "Midnight" explains to McQueen how he discovered how to drift at Daytona. He also appeared in flashbacks with [[Doc Hudson]] during Doc's racing days.


===''Cars 3: Driven to Win''===
===''Cars 3: Driven to Win''===
Junior Moon is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]''. Like most of the playable characters, he is unlocked by completing an uncertain amount of skill checks. He is the only playable character who's voice provider from the film returns to voice their character in the game.
Junior Moon is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]''. Like most of the playable characters, he is unlocked by completing an uncertain amount of skill checks. He is the only playable character whose voice provider from the film returns to voice their character in the game.


==Appearances==
==Official bio==
*''[[Cars 3]]''
*"''Long before official stock car tracks existed, souped-up jalopies raced for fun on wooded back roads with only the moon to light their way. That's where Junior Moon got his start and his name. Junior raced by his own rules. Hud and all the other early Piston Cup Competitors truly loved to race with him.''"<ref>''[[Meet the Cars]]''</ref>
*''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]''


==Profiles and statistics==
==Portrayals==
*Bio
*[[Junior Johnson]] - ''Cars 3'' and ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''<ref name="NASCAR legends" />
**"''Long before official stock car tracks existed, souped-up jalopies raced for fun on wooded back roads with only the moon to light their way. That's where Junior Moon got his start and his name. Junior raced by his own rules. Hud and all the other early Piston Cup Competitors truly loved to race with him.''"<ref>''[[Meet the Cars]]''</ref>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="175" position="center" bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true" captionalign="center">
IMG 3019.JPG|Concept art
2 (3).jpg|Concept art
3 (4).jpg|Concept art
1 (4).jpg|Concept art
juniormoon.jpg|Concept art
Junior Moon.jpg|''[[Meet the Cars]]'' artwork
Heydayjm.png|Artwork
Lightningandtheracingroots.jpg|''Cars 3'' promotional image
8E5E900B-996D-42B5-B422-9BFCA8E6E5B8.jpeg|''Cars 3''
moon1.jpg|''Cars 3''
moon2.jpg|''Cars 3''
moon3.jpg|''Cars 3''
moon4.jpg|''Cars 3''
Louise nash, River and Junior.jpg|''Cars 3''
Louise5.jpg|''Cars 3'' credits
IMG 3239.JPG|''Cars 3: Driven to Win''
</gallery>


== Quotes ==
==Quotes==
*"''I don't know how to win anymore. But I am not doing it anymore, so I'm not gonna win.''"
*"''I don't know how to win anymore. But I am not doing it anymore, so I'm not gonna win.''" - ''Cars 3''
*"''Not for long.''" ''- Cars 3''
*"''Not for long.''" - ''Cars 3''
*"''Yep, that'll do.''" ''- Cars 3''
*"''Yep, that'll do.''" - ''Cars 3''
*"''My friends call me Junior. Pleased to meet you.''" ''Cars 3: Driven-To-Win''
*"''My friends call me Junior. Pleased to meet you.''" ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''
*"''Think I'll wait and see what today brings.''" - ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''
*"''Think I'll wait and see what today brings.''" - ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''
*"''I think I got the hiccups.''" ''- Cars 3: Driven to Win''
*"''I think I got the hiccups.''" - ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''
*"''Time to spread some dirt down on the track.''" ''- Cars 3: Driven to Win''
*"''Time to spread some dirt down on the track.''" - ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''
*"''Time to put this race to bed.''" - ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''
*"''Time to put this race to bed.''" - ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''


==Portrayals==
==Names in other languages==
*[[Junior Johnson]] - ''Cars 3'' and ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''<ref name="NASCAR legends" />
== Names in other languages ==
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|Russian
|Сэмми Гон
|Сэмми Гон
|Sammy Gon, sounds like 'samogon' (самогон) meaning hootch.
|Sammy Gon, sounds like "samogon" (самогон), meaning "hootch".
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the concept art, his name is '''Junior Jeffries'''.
*In concept art, his name is "Junior Jeffries".
 
*His racing number, 11, is also the number of [[Mario Andretti (race car)|Mario Andretti]] and [[Chip Gearings]].
* Racing #11 also includes [[Mario Andretti (race car)|Mario Andretti]] and [[Chip Gearings]].
==Gallery==
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center">
Lightningandtheracingroots.jpg|''Cars 3''
IMG 3019.JPG
2_(3).jpg
3_(4).jpg
1_(4).jpg
8E5E900B-996D-42B5-B422-9BFCA8E6E5B8.jpeg|Racing at Thomasville.
moon1.jpg|[[Doc Hudson]] passing '''Junior'''
moon2.jpg|'''Junior''' talking with his friends
moon3.jpg|''"He's here to steal our secrets!"''-'''Junior''' (Cars 3)
moon4.jpg|Cars 3
Louise nash, River and Junior.jpg
IMG 3239.JPG
juniormoon.jpg
Louise5.jpg|New paint jobs
Junior Moon.jpg|[[Meet the Cars]]([[2017]])
Heydayjm.png
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
<references />
<references />
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{{Cars 3}}{{Cars 3: Driven to Win}}
{{Cars 3: Driven to Win}}
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Revision as of 15:59, 15 April 2020

Junior Moon
Color Black
Occupation Piston Cup racer (former)
Main portrayer(s) Junior Johnson[1]


Character information
Alias(es) Junior (by the Thomasville townsfolk)
Midnight
Junior Jeffries
Sam Tail
Sammy Gon
Gender Male
""Time to spread some dirt down on the track.""
—'Junior Moon', Cars 3: Driven to Win, [[{{{3}}}]]

Junior "Midnight" Moon is a former Piston Cup racer. He was both inspired and voiced by Junior Johnson himself.[1] He is a 1940 Ford Standard Coupe.

History

Cars 3

In Cars 3, along with Smokey, Louise Nash and River Scott at Smokey's Automotive Service, he gives advice to Lightning McQueen during the latter's recovery. In the movie, "Midnight" explains to McQueen how he discovered how to drift at Daytona. He also appeared in flashbacks with Doc Hudson during Doc's racing days.

Cars 3: Driven to Win

Junior Moon is an unlockable playable character in Cars 3: Driven to Win. Like most of the playable characters, he is unlocked by completing an uncertain amount of skill checks. He is the only playable character whose voice provider from the film returns to voice their character in the game.

Official bio

  • "Long before official stock car tracks existed, souped-up jalopies raced for fun on wooded back roads with only the moon to light their way. That's where Junior Moon got his start and his name. Junior raced by his own rules. Hud and all the other early Piston Cup Competitors truly loved to race with him."[2]

Portrayals

Gallery

Quotes

  • "I don't know how to win anymore. But I am not doing it anymore, so I'm not gonna win." - Cars 3
  • "Not for long." - Cars 3
  • "Yep, that'll do." - Cars 3
  • "My friends call me Junior. Pleased to meet you." Cars 3: Driven to Win
  • "Think I'll wait and see what today brings." - Cars 3: Driven to Win
  • "I think I got the hiccups." - Cars 3: Driven to Win
  • "Time to spread some dirt down on the track." - Cars 3: Driven to Win
  • "Time to put this race to bed." - Cars 3: Driven to Win

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Polish Sam Ogon Sam Tail
Russian Сэмми Гон Sammy Gon, sounds like "samogon" (самогон), meaning "hootch".

Trivia

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ryan McGee (March 29, 2017). "New 'Cars 3' characters inspired by NASCAR legends". ESPN.
  2. ↑ Meet the Cars
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Cars 3
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Cars 3: Driven to Win
Playable Characters Lightning McQueen • Cruz Ramirez • Mater • Sally • Ramone • Guido • Bobby Swift • Brick Yardley • Chick Hicks • Natalie Certain • Arvy • Dr. Damage • Miss Fritter • Cam Spinner • Rich Mixon • Jackson Storm • Junior Moon • Louise Nash • River Scott • Smokey • Mack •Luigi • Sheriff • Fillmore • Flo • Sarge • Tractors • Siddeley • Bill • Frank • Ucchi • High Impact • Bill • Broadside • Airborne • Darrell Cartrip • Doc Hudson
Locations Radiator Springs • Florida International Speedway • Smokey's Automotive Service

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