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|occupation=Piston Cup race car (formerly) <br> Musican and member of the Three Cycle jazz trio | |occupation=Piston Cup race car (formerly) <br> Musican and member of the Three Cycle jazz trio | ||
|crew=Hugo Fast (Pitty) <br> Eric Roadales (Hauler) | |crew=[[Hugo Fast]] (Pitty) <br> [[Eric Roadales]] (Hauler) | ||
|first=''[[Cars]]'' | |first=''[[Cars]]'' | ||
|latest=''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''}} | |latest=''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]''}} | ||
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[[File:CarsAikenAxler2.jpg|220px|thumb|Aiken Axler during a Piston Cup race behind [[Lightning McQueen]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] during the [[Dinoco 400]].]] | [[File:CarsAikenAxler2.jpg|220px|thumb|Aiken Axler during a Piston Cup race behind [[Lightning McQueen]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] during the [[Dinoco 400]].]] | ||
In ''[[Cars]]'', Aiken competed in the [[Dinoco 400]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] in [[Motor City]], [[United States]], which was the final race of the Piston Cup season. During the race he had a high position on the track. After [[Chick Hicks]] caused a huge accident between the majority of the competitors, Aiken received small damages, but was able to continue racing. He finished | In ''[[Cars]]'', Aiken competed in the [[Dinoco 400]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]] in [[Motor City]], [[United States]], which was the final race of the Piston Cup season. During the race he had a high position on the track. After [[Chick Hicks]] caused a huge accident between the majority of the competitors, Aiken received small damages, but was able to continue racing. Axler managed to get a good pit stop and restarted in 3rd place just behind [[Ernie Gearson]] and Lightning McQueen. He stayed near the top of the pack for the rest of the race and finished in 5th coming in after the [[Strip Weathers|three]]-[[Chick Hicks|way]] [[Lightning McQueen|tie]] and [[Kevin Shiftright]]. Aiken had finished 8th overall in the season due to being in that position in the point standings. | ||
Somewhere between the events after ''Cars'' and before ''[[Cars 3]]'', he stopped competing in the Piston Cup Racing Series and was replaced by [[Phil Tankson]], the new Nitroade racer until [[Tim Treadless]] replaced him. | Somewhere between the events after ''Cars'' and before ''[[Cars 3]]'', he stopped competing in the Piston Cup Racing Series and was replaced by [[Phil Tankson]], the new Nitroade racer until [[Tim Treadless]] replaced him. | ||
==Physical Description == | ==Physical Description== | ||
[[File:Aiken Axler.png|thumb|220px|left|Artwork of Aiken Axler.]] | [[File:Aiken Axler.png|thumb|220px|left|Artwork of Aiken Axler.]] | ||
Aiken Axler is a [[Lux Motors Co.]] Piston Cup Spec V8 with [[Lightyear]] racing tires. Aiken's top speed was 190 mph (305 km/h) and his engine had 605 horsepower. His eye color is blue. He has a black livery with orange flame graphics on his sides encircled white stripes. He has the logo of [[Nitroade]] on his hood and backsides and the number 28 painted on his sides and roof. He has stickers imitating headlights, with one having 28 on it and an orange spoiler and black rims. | Aiken Axler is a [[Lux Motors Co.]] Piston Cup Spec V8 with [[Lightyear]] racing tires. Aiken's top speed was 190 mph (305 km/h) and his engine had 605 horsepower. His eye color is blue. He has a black livery with orange flame graphics on his sides encircled white stripes. He has the logo of [[Nitroade]] on his hood and backsides and the number 28 painted on his sides and roof. He has stickers imitating headlights, with one having 28 on it and an orange spoiler and black rims. | ||
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==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
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| 2003 | |2003 | ||
|12th | |12th | ||
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|7th | |7th | ||
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|2005 | | 2005 | ||
| 8th | |8th | ||
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*2003 [[Vitoline Rookie of the Year]] | *2003 [[Vitoline Rookie of the Year]] | ||
==Official Profiles == | ==Official Profiles== | ||
*''Number 28 Nitroade racer, Aiken Axler, captured the 2003 Vitoline Rookie of the Year honors in his first full season of Cup competition. He's finished 12th, 7th, and 8th in the final point standings over the past three years. Off the track, Axler enjoys maintaining his top racing form by obstinate and practicing a form of meditation called Tai Road. He and fellow Piston Cup Racer, [[Darrel Draggered]], formed the alternative country jazz trio "Three Cycle" and performed at the 2004 Piston Cup awards ceremony!'' | *''Number 28 Nitroade racer, Aiken Axler, captured the 2003 Vitoline Rookie of the Year honors in his first full season of Cup competition. He's finished 12th, 7th, and 8th in the final point standings over the past three years. Off the track, Axler enjoys maintaining his top racing form by obstinate and practicing a form of meditation called Tai Road. He and fellow Piston Cup Racer, [[Darrel Draggered]], formed the alternative country jazz trio "Three Cycle" and performed at the 2004 Piston Cup awards ceremony!'' | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== Feature films=== | ===Feature films === | ||
*''[[Cars]]'' | *''[[Cars]]'' | ||
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*''[[What'll It Be]]'' | *''[[What'll It Be]]'' | ||
=== Video games=== | ===Video games=== | ||
*''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]'' | *''[[Cars: Hotshot Racing]]'' | ||
===Commercials === | ===Commercials=== | ||
*''[[AT&T Yahoo Broadband Promotion]]'' | *''[[AT&T Yahoo Broadband Promotion]]'' | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia == | ||
*Racing number 28 is also used by: [[Phil Tankson]] and [[Tim Treadless]]. | *Racing number 28 is also used by: [[Phil Tankson]] and [[Tim Treadless]]. | ||
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*Polish: ''Srebrny Alek'' | *Polish: ''Srebrny Alek'' | ||
===Meaning === | ===Meaning=== | ||
*In Polish, ''Srebrny Alek'' means ''silver Alex''. | *In Polish, ''Srebrny Alek'' means ''silver Alex''. |
Revision as of 17:31, 2 August 2021
Aiken Axler | |||||||
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Vehicle type | Lux Motors Co. Piston Cup V8 | ||||||
Occupation | Piston Cup race car (formerly) Musican and member of the Three Cycle jazz trio
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Aiken Axler is a race car that used to compete in the Piston Cup Racing Series for the Nitroade team with the number 28. He is also a musician and has been a member of the alternative country jazz trio Three Cycle. In 2003, he was awarded with Vitoline Rookie of the Year title.
History
Cars
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In Cars, Aiken competed in the Dinoco 400 at the Motor Speedway of the South in Motor City, United States, which was the final race of the Piston Cup season. During the race he had a high position on the track. After Chick Hicks caused a huge accident between the majority of the competitors, Aiken received small damages, but was able to continue racing. Axler managed to get a good pit stop and restarted in 3rd place just behind Ernie Gearson and Lightning McQueen. He stayed near the top of the pack for the rest of the race and finished in 5th coming in after the three-way tie and Kevin Shiftright. Aiken had finished 8th overall in the season due to being in that position in the point standings.
Somewhere between the events after Cars and before Cars 3, he stopped competing in the Piston Cup Racing Series and was replaced by Phil Tankson, the new Nitroade racer until Tim Treadless replaced him.
Physical Description
![](/images/thumb/9/96/Aiken_Axler.png/220px-Aiken_Axler.png)
Aiken Axler is a Lux Motors Co. Piston Cup Spec V8 with Lightyear racing tires. Aiken's top speed was 190 mph (305 km/h) and his engine had 605 horsepower. His eye color is blue. He has a black livery with orange flame graphics on his sides encircled white stripes. He has the logo of Nitroade on his hood and backsides and the number 28 painted on his sides and roof. He has stickers imitating headlights, with one having 28 on it and an orange spoiler and black rims.
Aiken's model is based on the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR.
Achievements
Season | Position |
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2003 | 12th |
2004 | 7th |
2005 | 8th |
Awards
Official Profiles
- Number 28 Nitroade racer, Aiken Axler, captured the 2003 Vitoline Rookie of the Year honors in his first full season of Cup competition. He's finished 12th, 7th, and 8th in the final point standings over the past three years. Off the track, Axler enjoys maintaining his top racing form by obstinate and practicing a form of meditation called Tai Road. He and fellow Piston Cup Racer, Darrel Draggered, formed the alternative country jazz trio "Three Cycle" and performed at the 2004 Piston Cup awards ceremony!
- source: Car Finder
Appearances
Feature films
Books
Comics
Video games
Commercials
Trivia
- Racing number 28 is also used by: Phil Tankson and Tim Treadless.
- In Cars: The Video Game he was replaced by Joltsen.
Gallery
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Promotional artwork.
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Cars
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Car Finder profile
Names in other languages
- Polish: Srebrny Alek
Meaning
- In Polish, Srebrny Alek means silver Alex.
See also
Sources
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