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|performer = [[Andrew Stanton]]}}{{Quote|"He knows my name. He knows my name!"|'''Fred''', ''[[Cars]]''}}
|performer = [[Andrew Stanton]]}}{{Quote|"He knows my name. He knows my name!"|'''Fred''', ''[[Cars]]''}}'''Fred''' is a rusty racing fan and recurring character in the [[Cars (series)|''Cars'' series]]. He often gets excited whenever a celebrity knows his name, although it is printed on his front license plate.
'''Fred''' is a rusty racing fan and recurring character in the [[Cars (series)|''Cars'' series]]. He often gets excited whenever a celebrity knows his name, although it is printed on his front license plate.
==History==
==History==
===''Cars''===
===''Cars''===
[[File:Fred_C1.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Fred and [[Donna Pits]]]]In ''[[Cars]]'', Fred is seen in the [[Rust-eze]] tent at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]], happy due to the fact that [[Lightning McQueen]] "knows his name" even though it is printed on his license plate. He gets excited and his front bumper falls off. The same situation happens with [[Mario Andretti]] at the [[Los Angeles International Speedway]], where Mario says his name, he gets even more excited and happily tells a [[Marco Axelbender|security guard]], "Mario Andretti knows my name!" after the police won't let him in because he doesn't have a garage pass. Fred says that it was okay because Lightning knew him. At the end of the film, Fred is seen hopping up and down in the main road of [[Radiator Springs]], with tons of decals stickered onto him from [[Lizzie]]'s [[Radiator Springs Curios]] shop and his bumper falls off again.
[[File:Fred C1.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Fred and [[Donna Pits]].]]
In ''[[Cars]]'', Fred is seen in the [[Rust-eze]] tent at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]], happy due to the fact that [[Lightning McQueen]] "knows his name" even though it is printed on his license plate. He gets excited and his front bumper falls off. The same situation happens with [[Mario Andretti]] at the [[Los Angeles International Speedway]], where Mario says his name, he gets even more excited and happily tells a [[Marco Axelbender|security guard]], "Mario Andretti knows my name!" after the police will not let him in because he does not have a garage pass. Fred says that it is okay because Lightning knows him. At the end of the film, Fred is seen hopping up and down in the main road of [[Radiator Springs]], with tons of decals stickered onto him from [[Lizzie]]'s [[Radiator Springs Curios]] shop and his bumper falls off again.
===''Cars: Mater-National Championship''===
===''Cars: Mater-National Championship''===
[[File:Fredpic.PNG|thumb|Fred in a Rustbucket Race]]In ''[[Cars: Mater-National Championship]]'', Fred overhears Lightning telling [[Philip]] about driving lessons, and he excitedly hurries over and asks if he can join too. After [[Doc Hudson|Doc]] complains that the three cars are blocking the street, [[Barry]] comes and asks if a race is starting and the five happily agree to one. His front bumper falls off after Lightning revs his engine. After this event, Fred is only seen during all four [[Rustbucket Races]] and also as a computer opponent in all nine [[Fillmore's Fuel Frenzy]] levels.
[[File:Fredpic.PNG|thumb|Fred in a Rustbucket Race.]]
In ''[[Cars: Mater-National Championship]]'', Fred overhears Lightning telling [[Philip]] about driving lessons, and he excitedly hurries over and asks if he can join too. After [[Doc Hudson|Doc]] complains that the three cars are blocking the street, [[Barry]] comes and asks if a race is starting and the five happily agree to one. His front bumper falls off after Lightning revs his engine. After this event, Fred is only seen during all four [[Rustbucket Races]] and also as a computer opponent in all nine [[Fillmore's Fuel Frenzy]] levels.
===''Cars: Race-O-Rama''===
===''Cars: Race-O-Rama''===
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===Other appearances===
===Other appearances===
In ''[[The Case of the Missing Muffler]]'', he is seen at [[Flo's V8 Café]], talking to Lightning McQueen and [[Tow Mater|Mater]]. The story implies that Fred is likely now a resident of Radiator Springs, as the video games were also implying.
In ''[[The Case of the Missing Muffler]]'', he is seen at [[Flo's V8 Café]], talking to Lightning McQueen and [[Tow Mater|Mater]]. The story implies that Fred is likely now a resident of Radiator Springs, as the video games were also implying.
==General information==
==General information==
===Physical description===
===Physical description===
[[File:Fred3.jpg|thumb|200px|Promotional artwork of Fred.]]Fred is a [[Stodgey]] Suaver ST and has a license plate that simply reads "FRED". His top speed is 49 km/h and he has 300 HP. Fred's original livery is currently unknown, as he is completely covered in rust and he sometimes struggles to keep parts on.
[[File:Fred3.jpg|thumb|200px|Promotional artwork of Fred.]]
Fred is a [[Stodgey]] Suaver ST and has a license plate that simply reads "FRED". His top speed is 49 km/h and he has 300 HP. Fred's original livery is currently unknown, as he is completely covered in rust and he sometimes struggles to keep parts on.
===Personality and traits===
===Personality and traits===
Fred gets excited very easily, and, as a result, often has his bumper fall off. Whenever someone reads his license plate and says his name, Fred freaks out and shouts the phrase "He knows my name!"
Fred gets excited very easily, and, as a result, often has his bumper fall off. Whenever someone reads his license plate and says his name, Fred freaks out and shouts the phrase "He knows my name!"
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*''[[Cars]]''
*''[[Cars]]''
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*''[[Cars: Race-O-Rama]]''
*''[[Cars: Race-O-Rama]]''
*''[[The Case of the Missing Muffler]]''
*''[[The Case of the Missing Muffler]]''
==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Cars''===
===''Cars''===
*Bios
*Bios
**"''Fred is truly racing's number-one fan. Some cars have better wax jobs, or attached bumpers, but do they have the heart and dedication Fred has? Not a chance. Between Fred's racing blogs, podcast, websites and daily call-ins to numerous radio shows, it's amazing Fred has time to get to any actual races.''"
**"''Fred is truly racing's number-one fan. Some cars have better wax jobs, or attached bumpers, but do they have the heart and dedication Fred has? Not a chance. Between Fred's racing blogs, podcast, websites and daily call-ins to numerous radio shows, it's amazing Fred has time to get to any actual races.''"<ref>''[[Car Finder]]''</ref>
*[[File:Fred_PS3.jpg|thumb|Fred's bumper in the PS3 version of ''Cars: Mater-National Championship''.]]Fred and [[Fillmore]] are the only two characters in ''Cars'' who have front license plates.
*[[File:Fred PS3.jpg|thumb|Fred's bumper in the PS3 version of ''Cars: Mater-National Championship''.]]Fred and [[Fillmore]] are the only two characters in ''Cars'' who have front license plates.
*Fred's original [[1:55 Scale Die-Cast|die-cast]] was too big, so he was re-scaled into a smaller size. However, the smaller one was considered by many as "out of scale" to other models.
*Fred's original [[1:55 Scale Die-Cast|die-cast]] was too big, so he was re-scaled into a smaller size. However, the smaller one was considered by many as "out of scale" to other models.
*In several ways, he is similar to [[Otis]]. They are both rusty, have a closely resembling design and are both considered "lemons".
*In several ways, he is similar to [[Otis]]. They are both rusty, have a closely resembling design and are both considered "lemons".
*Fred's rear bumper is much brighter in the PS3 version of ''Cars: Mater-National Championship''.
*Fred's rear bumper is much brighter in the PS3 version of ''Cars: Mater-National Championship''.
*In the story of [[The Case of the Missing Muffler]] it was implied that Fred is likely now a resident of Radiator Springs, as the video games were also implying.
Fred is a rusty racing fan and recurring character in the Cars series. He often gets excited whenever a celebrity knows his name, although it is printed on his front license plate.
In Cars, Fred is seen in the Rust-eze tent at the Motor Speedway of the South, happy due to the fact that Lightning McQueen "knows his name" even though it is printed on his license plate. He gets excited and his front bumper falls off. The same situation happens with Mario Andretti at the Los Angeles International Speedway, where Mario says his name, he gets even more excited and happily tells a security guard, "Mario Andretti knows my name!" after the police will not let him in because he does not have a garage pass. Fred says that it is okay because Lightning knows him. At the end of the film, Fred is seen hopping up and down in the main road of Radiator Springs, with tons of decals stickered onto him from Lizzie's Radiator Springs Curios shop and his bumper falls off again.
In Cars: Mater-National Championship, Fred overhears Lightning telling Philip about driving lessons, and he excitedly hurries over and asks if he can join too. After Doc complains that the three cars are blocking the street, Barry comes and asks if a race is starting and the five happily agree to one. His front bumper falls off after Lightning revs his engine. After this event, Fred is only seen during all four Rustbucket Races and also as a computer opponent in all nine Fillmore's Fuel Frenzy levels.
Cars: Race-O-Rama
In Cars: Race-O-Rama, Fred can be found competing in the Rustbucket Derby levels and sometimes in the Smash Up levels as well (except on the PlayStation 2 version in which he does not appear in at all). Like his previous game appearance, Fred is not a playable character.
Other appearances
In The Case of the Missing Muffler, he is seen at Flo's V8 Café, talking to Lightning McQueen and Mater. The story implies that Fred is likely now a resident of Radiator Springs, as the video games were also implying.
General information
Physical description
Promotional artwork of Fred.
Fred is a Stodgey Suaver ST and has a license plate that simply reads "FRED". His top speed is 49 km/h and he has 300 HP. Fred's original livery is currently unknown, as he is completely covered in rust and he sometimes struggles to keep parts on.
Personality and traits
Fred gets excited very easily, and, as a result, often has his bumper fall off. Whenever someone reads his license plate and says his name, Fred freaks out and shouts the phrase "He knows my name!"
"Fred is truly racing's number-one fan. Some cars have better wax jobs, or attached bumpers, but do they have the heart and dedication Fred has? Not a chance. Between Fred's racing blogs, podcast, websites and daily call-ins to numerous radio shows, it's amazing Fred has time to get to any actual races."[1]
"Oh, I guess I better start getting in shape!" - Cars: Mater-National Championship
"Lightning McQueen is giving private racing lessons? Oh, count me in, Mr. McQueen!" - Cars: Mater-National Championship
Names in other languages
Language
Name
Meaning
French
Fred
Fred
Spanish
Fred
Fred
Polish
Fred
Fred
Trivia
File:Fred PS3.jpgFred's bumper in the PS3 version of Cars: Mater-National Championship.Fred and Fillmore are the only two characters in Cars who have front license plates.
Fred's original die-cast was too big, so he was re-scaled into a smaller size. However, the smaller one was considered by many as "out of scale" to other models.
In several ways, he is similar to Otis. They are both rusty, have a closely resembling design and are both considered "lemons".
Fred's rear bumper is much brighter in the PS3 version of Cars: Mater-National Championship.
