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[[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] Announcer<br />
[[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] Announcer<br />
[[World Grand Prix]] Announcer<br />
[[World Grand Prix]] Announcer<br />
|friends = [[Bob Cutlass]]<br />
[[Brent Mustangburger]]<br />
[[David Hobbscap]]<br />
|interests = Announcing<br />
Racing<br />
|talents = Racing (older talent)<br>Announcing
|first appearance = [[Cars]]
|first appearance = [[Cars]]
|performer = [[Darrell Waltrip]]}}'''Darrell Cartrip''' is a comedic and fun racing announcer in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]].
|performer = [[Darrell Waltrip]]}}'''Darrell Cartrip''' is a comedic and fun racing announcer in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]].


==Bio==
==History==
A southern gentleman and ex-Piston Cup champion, DC knows what it takes to win. He's in the booth with [[Bob Cutlass]] for every major Cup event, calling the play-by-play and adding humor and personality to the commentary. But when the flag drops, he's all business, that is until he shouts his signature, "Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let's go racing boys!!"
===''Cars''===
===Cars===


In [[Cars]], Darrell Cartrip is one of the two Piston Cup racing announcers. He is a sporty, fun, and comedic announcer that was absolutely shocked when [[Lightning McQueen]], [[Strip Weathers|The King]] and [[Chick Hicks]] created the first ever 3-way tie in racing history.
In ''[[Cars]]'', Darrell Cartrip is one of the two Piston Cup racing announcers. He is a sporty, fun, and comedic announcer that was absolutely shocked when [[Lightning McQueen]], [[Strip Weathers|The King]] and [[Chick Hicks]] created the first ever 3-way tie in racing history.
===Cars: The Video Game===
===''Cars: The Video Game''===
In Cars: The Video Game, Darrell appears as a playable character during the Piston Cup races in arcade mode, and is unlocked by default. His stats are 5 for speed, 4 for acceleration, 3 for handling, and 4 for stability.
In ''[[Cars: The Video Game]]'', Darrell appears as a playable character during the Piston Cup races in arcade mode, and is unlocked by default. His stats are 5 for speed, 4 for acceleration, 3 for handling, and 4 for stability.


During story mode, Darrell is the announcer for the Piston Cup races, making remarks about the various racers.
During story mode, Darrell is the announcer for the Piston Cup races, making remarks about the various racers.
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===Cars 2===
===Cars 2===


In [[Cars 2]], Darrell Cartrip was selected by [[Miles Axlerod]] to host the World Grand Prix, among two others. He is still his jumpy self, and is once again the comedic announcer compared to the others.
In ''[[Cars 2]]'', Darrell Cartrip was selected by [[Miles Axlerod]] to host the World Grand Prix, among two others. He is still his jumpy self, and is once again the comedic announcer compared to the others.
==General information==
===Appearance===
Darrell is based on a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which [[Darrell Waltrip]] used that year. He is painted in chrome, with a flame design on his front heading up through his hood. He has yellow headlights, a black grille, and chrome rims surrounded by the usual black tire threads. He has his old racing number "17" painted in yellow on his side as well as his hood.


==Personality==
===Personality===
Darrell is fun and comedic, parallel to Bob Cutlass' sophisticated and serious racing style.
Darrell is fun and comedic, parallel to Bob Cutlass' sophisticated and serious racing style.
 
===Relationships===
==Livery==
Darrell's best friend seems to be Bob Cutlass, his fellow Piston Cup racing announcer. He is also on good terms with Lightning McQueen, along with The King, [[Tex Dinoco|Tex]], and several other Piston Cup racers.
Darrel is painted in chrome, with a flame design on his front heading up through his hood. He has yellow headlights, a black grille, and chrome rims surrounded by the usual black tire threads. He has his old racing number "17" painted in yellow on his side as well as his hood.
 
==Model==
Darrell is based on a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which [[Darrell Waltrip]] used that year.
 
==Occupation==
Previously a legendary race car on the Piston Cup circuit, Darrell is now a famous Piston Cup announcer alongside his good friend Bob Cutlass.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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===Video Games===
===Video Games===
*[[Cars: The Video Game]]
*[[Cars: The Video Game]]
==Merchandising==
*[[1:55 Scale Diecast]] (''regular'' and with headset)
*[[Mini Adventures]]
*[[Micro Drifters]] (''coming soon'')
*[[Disney Store Diecast Line]]
==Trivia==
*Darrell is based on the real life NASCAR Champion driver Darrell Waltrip, who currently works as a television race commentator for Fox Broadcasting and Speed TV.
*Darrell's diecast is light gray. This differs from his appearance in the films, where he is of a solid blue color tone.
*On the back of the the die-cast toy reads DWstore.com, which is a real website selling Darrell Waltrip-related merchandise such as T-shirts. Surprisingly enough, the inscription is visible on Darrell Cartrip himself in Cars 2, despite it being a real-world reference to Darrell Waltrip.
*Darrell Cartrip doesn't know [[Tow Mater|Mater]] in Cars 2, even though he does in Cars: The Video Game.
==Quotes==
===From ''Cars''===
{{Quote|'''Bob Cutlass:''' "Welcome back to the Dinoco 400. I'm Bob Cutlass, here with my good friend, Darrell Cartrip. We're midway through what may turn out to be an historic day for racing."<br>'''Darrell Cartrip:''' "Bob, my oil pressure's through the roof right now. If this gets any more exciting, they're gonna have to tow me outta the booth!"<br>'''Bob Cutlass:''' "Right you are, Darrell. Three cars are tied for the season points lead, heading into the final race of the season. And the winner of this race, Darrell, will win the season title and the Piston Cup. Does The King, Strip Weathers, have one more victory in him before retirement?"<br>'''Darrell Cartrip:''' "He's been Dinoco's golden boy for years! Can he win them one last Piston Cup?"<br>'''Bob Cutlass:''' "And, as always, in the second place spot we find Chick Hicks. He's been chasing that tailfin his entire career."<br>'''Darrell Cartrip:''' "Chick thought this was his year, Bob. His chance to finally emerge from The King's shadow. But the last thing he expected was...Lightning McQueen!"<br>'''Bob Cutlass:''' "You know, I don't think anybody expected this. The rookie sensation came into the season unknown. But everyone knows him now."<br>'''Darrell Cartrip:''' "Will he be the first rookie to win a Piston Cup and land Dinoco?"<br>'''Bob Cutlass:''' "The legend, the runner-up, and the rookie! Three cars, one champion!"|Bob Cutlass and Darrell Cartrip}}
===From ''Cars 2''===
{{Quote|'''Brent Mustangburger:''' "Lightning McQueen loses in the last lap to [[Francesco Bernoulli]] in the first race of the World Grand Prix. And 3 - count 'em - 3 cars flamed out leaving some to suggest that their fuel, [[Allinol]], might be to blame."<br>'''Miles Axlerod:''' "Allinol is safe! Alternative fuel is safe! There is no way my fuel caused these cars to flame out!"<br>'''Darrell Cartrip:''' "Well, the jury may still be out on whether Allinol caused these accidents, but one thing's for sure, Lightning McQueen blew this race!"<br>'''Brent Mustangburger:''' "Team McQueen can't be happy right now."|[[Brent Mustangburger]], Darrell Cartrip and [[David Hobbscap]] do the announcements after the race in Tokyo.}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery position="center" bordersize="none" captionalign="center">
DarrellCarsTheVideoGame.jpg|Cars: The Video Game
bandicam 2014-11-27 06-29-59-190.jpg|Cars 2
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small" bordersize="none">
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small" bordersize="none">
Cars darrell cartrip.jpg|Darrell Cartrip with Bob Cutlass
Cars darrell cartrip.jpg|Darrell Cartrip with Bob Cutlass
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DarrellCarsGame.jpg|Darrell racing in Cars: The Video Game
DarrellCarsGame.jpg|Darrell racing in Cars: The Video Game
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DarrellCartripCars1.jpg|Diecast
409338873.jpg|Cars 2 Diecast
DarrellCartripwithHeadsetDiecast.jpeg|Diecast with Headphones
DarrellCartripMiniAdventures.GIF|Mini Adventures
DarrellCartripMicroDrifters.jpg|Micro Drifters
DarrellDisneyStore.jpg|Disney Store
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Official profiles and statistics==
===''Cars''===
*Bios
**"''A southern gentleman and ex-Piston Cup champion, DC knows what it takes to win. He's in the booth with [[Bob Cutlass]] for every major Cup event, calling the play-by-play and adding humor and personality to the commentary. But when the flag drops, he's all business, that is until he shouts his signature, "Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let's go racing boys!!''"
===''Cars: The Video Game''===
*Stats
**Speed: 5
**Acceleration: 4
**Handling: 3
**Stability: 4
==Names in other languages==
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|Polish
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|Darrell Cartrip
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|Spanish
|Darrell Cartrip
|Darrell Cartrip
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==Trivia==
*Darrell is based on the real life NASCAR Champion driver Darrell Waltrip, who currently works as a television race commentator for Fox Broadcasting and Speed TV.
*Darrell's diecast is light gray. This differs from his appearance in the films, where he is of a solid blue color tone.
*On the back of the the die-cast toy reads DWstore.com, which is a real website selling Darrell Waltrip-related merchandise such as T-shirts. Surprisingly enough, the inscription is visible on Darrell Cartrip himself in Cars 2, despite it being a real-world reference to Darrell Waltrip.
*Darrell Cartrip doesn't know [[Tow Mater|Mater]] in ''Cars 2'', even though he does in ''Cars: The Video Game''.
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{{Cars: The Video Game}}{{Cars 2}}
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Revision as of 07:35, 27 November 2014

Darrell Cartrip
Color Silver metallic, red, blue
Occupation RSN Announcer

Piston Cup Announcer
World Grand Prix Announcer

Main portrayer(s) Darrell Waltrip


Character information
Gender Male

Darrell Cartrip is a comedic and fun racing announcer in the Piston Cup.

History

Cars

In Cars, Darrell Cartrip is one of the two Piston Cup racing announcers. He is a sporty, fun, and comedic announcer that was absolutely shocked when Lightning McQueen, The King and Chick Hicks created the first ever 3-way tie in racing history.

Cars: The Video Game

In Cars: The Video Game, Darrell appears as a playable character during the Piston Cup races in arcade mode, and is unlocked by default. His stats are 5 for speed, 4 for acceleration, 3 for handling, and 4 for stability.

During story mode, Darrell is the announcer for the Piston Cup races, making remarks about the various racers.

Cars 2

In Cars 2, Darrell Cartrip was selected by Miles Axlerod to host the World Grand Prix, among two others. He is still his jumpy self, and is once again the comedic announcer compared to the others.

General information

Appearance

Darrell is based on a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which Darrell Waltrip used that year. He is painted in chrome, with a flame design on his front heading up through his hood. He has yellow headlights, a black grille, and chrome rims surrounded by the usual black tire threads. He has his old racing number "17" painted in yellow on his side as well as his hood.

Personality

Darrell is fun and comedic, parallel to Bob Cutlass' sophisticated and serious racing style.

Relationships

Darrell's best friend seems to be Bob Cutlass, his fellow Piston Cup racing announcer. He is also on good terms with Lightning McQueen, along with The King, Tex, and several other Piston Cup racers.

Appearances

Feature Films

Video Games

Gallery

Artwork

Screenshots

Official profiles and statistics

Cars

  • Bios
    • "A southern gentleman and ex-Piston Cup champion, DC knows what it takes to win. He's in the booth with Bob Cutlass for every major Cup event, calling the play-by-play and adding humor and personality to the commentary. But when the flag drops, he's all business, that is until he shouts his signature, "Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let's go racing boys!!"

Cars: The Video Game

  • Stats
    • Speed: 5
    • Acceleration: 4
    • Handling: 3
    • Stability: 4

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Polish Darrell Cartrip Darrell Cartrip
Spanish Darrell Cartrip Darrell Cartrip

Trivia

  • Darrell is based on the real life NASCAR Champion driver Darrell Waltrip, who currently works as a television race commentator for Fox Broadcasting and Speed TV.
  • Darrell's diecast is light gray. This differs from his appearance in the films, where he is of a solid blue color tone.
  • On the back of the the die-cast toy reads DWstore.com, which is a real website selling Darrell Waltrip-related merchandise such as T-shirts. Surprisingly enough, the inscription is visible on Darrell Cartrip himself in Cars 2, despite it being a real-world reference to Darrell Waltrip.
  • Darrell Cartrip doesn't know Mater in Cars 2, even though he does in Cars: The Video Game.

Template:Cars: The Video Game