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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 /> | ||
|first appearance = [[Cars]] | |first appearance = ''[[Cars]]'' | ||
|performer = [[Darrell Waltrip]]}}'''Darrell Cartrip''' is a comedic | |performer = [[Darrell Waltrip]]}}'''Darrell Cartrip''' is a comedic racing announcer in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] and former racing champion who debuted in ''Cars''. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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In ''[[Cars: Fast as Lightning]]'', both Darrell and Bob Cutlass make cameo appearances on each racer's track. They are seen in the skybox up in the bleachers, supposedly commentating the races that happen. | In ''[[Cars: Fast as Lightning]]'', both Darrell and Bob Cutlass make cameo appearances on each racer's track. They are seen in the skybox up in the bleachers, supposedly commentating the races that happen. | ||
==General information== | ==General information== | ||
=== | ===Physical 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. | 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 and traits=== | ||
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. | ||
=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
Darrell's best | Darrell's sense of humor and knowledge of racing makes him one of the best racing announcers ever, alongside other big names such as [[Brent Mustangburger]] and [[David Hobbscap]]. He was also once a Piston Cup champion, known for his great racing talents. | ||
==Official profiles and statistics== | ==Official profiles and statistics== | ||
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**Handling: 3 | **Handling: 3 | ||
**Stability: 4 | **Stability: 4 | ||
===''Cars 2''=== | |||
*Bios | |||
**"''Darrell Cartrip is a legendary multi-Piston Cup champion turned beloved racing announcer. The Kentucky-born #17 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is known for his wild color commentary, delighting Piston Cup fans with his humor, charisma and signature catch phrases—"Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let's go racin' boys!" He’s spent years on the track, in the pits and in the grease, and he’ll tell you all about it. This American Southern gentleman knows what it takes to win, and plans to bring that fervent expertise to calling the World Grand Prix.''" | |||
==Gallery== | |||
===Artwork=== | |||
<gallery position="center" bordersize="none" captionalign="center" widths="135"> | |||
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" widths="135"> | |||
Cartripthumb.jpg|''Cars'' | |||
DarrellCarsGame.jpg|''Cars: The Video Game'' | |||
vlcsnap-2013-04-18-12h17m19s35.png|''Cars: The Video Game'' | |||
darrel.png|''Cars 2'' | |||
Brent darell cars 2 rsn.png|''Cars 2'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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*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 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. | *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 | *On the back of the the diecast 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''. | *Darrell Cartrip doesn't know [[Tow Mater|Mater]] in ''Cars 2'', even though he does in ''Cars: The Video Game''. | ||
{{Cars}} | {{Cars}}{{Cars: The Video Game}}{{Cars 2}}{{Template:Cars: Fast as Lightning}} | ||
{{Cars: The Video Game}}{{Cars 2}}{{Template:Cars: Fast as Lightning}} | |||
[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Cars]] | [[Category:Cars]] | ||
Revision as of 16:22, 13 March 2015
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| Occupation | RSN Announcer Piston Cup Announcer | ||||
| Main portrayer(s) | Darrell Waltrip
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Darrell Cartrip is a comedic racing announcer in the Piston Cup and former racing champion who debuted in Cars.
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.
Cars: Fast as Lightning
In Cars: Fast as Lightning, both Darrell and Bob Cutlass make cameo appearances on each racer's track. They are seen in the skybox up in the bleachers, supposedly commentating the races that happen.
General information
Physical 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 and traits
Darrell is fun and comedic, parallel to Bob Cutlass' sophisticated and serious racing style.
Powers and abilities
Darrell's sense of humor and knowledge of racing makes him one of the best racing announcers ever, alongside other big names such as Brent Mustangburger and David Hobbscap. He was also once a Piston Cup champion, known for his great racing talents.
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
Cars 2
- Bios
- "Darrell Cartrip is a legendary multi-Piston Cup champion turned beloved racing announcer. The Kentucky-born #17 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is known for his wild color commentary, delighting Piston Cup fans with his humor, charisma and signature catch phrases—"Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let's go racin' boys!" He’s spent years on the track, in the pits and in the grease, and he’ll tell you all about it. This American Southern gentleman knows what it takes to win, and plans to bring that fervent expertise to calling the World Grand Prix."
Gallery
Artwork
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Cars: The Video Game
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Cars 2
Screenshots
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Cars
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Cars: The Video Game
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Cars: The Video Game
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Cars 2
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Cars 2
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 diecast 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.