Cruz Ramirez

Cruz Ramirez
File:CruzRamirezHeader.jpg
Color	Yellow
Occupation	Trainer and race technician at the Rust-eze Racing Center
Main portrayer(s)	Cristela Alonzo
Character information Gender Female Birthday March 2

""You need my help, Mr. McQueen.""

—'Cruz Ramirez', Cars 3, [[{{{3}}}]]

Cruz Ramirez is a young, Hispanic racing trainer and technician who works at the Rust-eze Racing Center. An admirer of McQueen's talents, Ramirez eagerly assists the veteran racer when he turns to her for help following his accident while racing in the Piston Cup.

History

Cars 3

McQueen and Ramirez driving on the beach.

In Cars 3, Lightning McQueen faces an array of new rookies in the 2017 Piston Cup racing season, including the high-tech superstar Jackson Storm. Throughout the season, Storm picks up many victories, consistently placing ahead of McQueen. Later in the season, a crash during one of the races forces Lightning out of the sport, and he must find a way to recover and prove himself to those questioning the possibility of his retirement.

McQueen and Ramirez visit the Thomasville Speedway.

During his recovery efforts, McQueen calls upon Ramirez, who is eager to help one of her long-time idols. Their efforts include visiting the Thomasville Speedway, an abandoned Piston Cup stadium with a dirt track. Ramirez and McQueen aim to defeat Storm in the Florida 500, an upcoming major Piston Cup event. Ramirez also uses a voice command assistant named Hamilton.

Cars 3: Driven to Win

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Ramirez racing against Miss Fritter in Cars 3: Driven to Win.

Ramirez will appear as a playable character in Cars 3: Driven to Win.

General information

Personality and traits

Ramirez is described as optimistic, sunny, and fierce. As a racing trainer, she enjoys assisting other cars in improving their racing abilities, including Lightning McQueen, whom she greatly admires.

Physical description

Side view of Ramirez

Ramirez is a 2017 CRS Sports Coupe with an aerodynamic venturi channeled chassis. Her High Performance DOHC V-6 engine correlates with her ability to go from 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, as well as her top speed of 210 miles per hour. Her license plate reads "C01-06A".

She has a yellow livery, with the Rust-eze Racing Center emblem on her doors, indicating she is a member of Team 95. In Cars 3: Driven to Win, Ramirez has a spoiler, along with Dinoco sponsor decals and the number 51.

Appearances

• Cars 3
• Cars 3: Driven to Win

Profiles and statistics

• Official bio
  • "Cruz may be on Jackson's side of the age gap, but she is on Lightning's side of the conflict. As a lifelong fan of McQueen, she is optimistic, sunny, fierce, and friendly — and now, she is his new, younger coach, coming to Lightning's aid with stars in her eyes when he shows up at the Rust-eze Racing Center."
• Specifications
  • Vehicle type: 2017 CRS Sports Coupe
  • Top Speed: 210 mph
  • 0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds
  • Engine Type: High Performance DOHC V-6
  • Chassis: Aerodynamic Venturi Channeled
  • Body: Lightweight alloy

Portrayals

• Cristela Alonzo - Cars 3

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Cruz Ramirez/Gallery.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Spanish	Cruz Ramirez	Cruz Ramirez
French	Cruz Ramirez	Cruz Ramirez