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|eye color = Brown
|eye color = Brown
|occupation = Trainer and race technician at the [[Rust-eze Racing Center]]
|occupation = Trainer and race technician at the [[Rust-eze Racing Center]]
|aliases = Frances Beltline
|first appearance = ''[[Cars 3]]''
|first appearance = ''[[Cars 3]]''
|performer = [[Cristela Alonzo]]<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly" />}}'''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 Racing Series|Piston Cup]].
|performer = [[Cristela Alonzo]]<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly" />}}'''Cruz Ramirez''' is a young, Hispanic racing trainer and technician who works at the [[Rust-eze Racing Center]]. An admirer of [[Lightning 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 Racing Series|Piston Cup]].


==History==
==History==
===''Cars 3''===
===''Cars 3''===
[[File:Cars_3_11.jpg|thumb|left|220px|McQueen and Ramirez driving on the beach.]]In ''[[Cars 3]]'', Lightning McQueen faces an array of new rookies in the 2017 [[Piston Cup Racing Series|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.
[[File:OrangeRookieRacerCars3.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Ramirez meets McQueen.]]
In ''[[Cars 3]]'', after Lightning McQueen is forced out of the Piston Cup world following a devastating crash, he is taken to the Rust-eze Racing Center, where he is introduced to Ramirez. Excited to be helping out her idol in a "senior project", the two begin training to help McQueen grow to defeat [[Jackson Storm]] and the other next-generation racers at the [[Florida 500]]. She uses a voice command assistant named [[Hamilton]].<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a823099/cars-3-kerry-washington-nathan-fillion-lewis-hamilton-characters/ Cars 3 reveals new details about Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion and Lewis Hamilton's characters]</ref>


[[File:LightningandCruzoldracetrk2.png|thumb|220px|McQueen and Ramirez visit the Thomasville Speedway.]]
[[File:CruzRamirezSand.jpg|thumb|220px|right|"The beach ate me."]]
During their training, McQueen finds himself outclassing Ramirez at times, such as in a beach race when she spins out and is buried in sand, while McQueen has little trouble. Lightning also sees his former mentor [[Doc Hudson]] as inspiration, and the two visit the [[Thomasville Speedway]], an abandoned Piston Cup raceway that was once the home of the Fabulous Hudson Hornet.


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.<ref name="lightningstrikes">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1eQYk74R1g&t=0s "Cars 3 "Lightning Strikes" Extended Look"] on YouTube</ref> Ramirez and McQueen aim to defeat Storm in the [[Florida 500]], an upcoming major Piston Cup event.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/05/30/sneak-peek-exclusive-cars-3-new-character-cruz-ramirez/84981778/ Sneak peek: 'Cars 3' zooms ahead with new character Cruz Ramirez]</ref> Ramirez also uses a voice command assistant named [[Hamilton]].<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a823099/cars-3-kerry-washington-nathan-fillion-lewis-hamilton-characters/ Cars 3 reveals new details about Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion and Lewis Hamilton's characters]</ref>
[[File:Cars 3 7.jpg|220px|thumb|left|McQueen and Ramirez visit the Thomasville Speedway.]]
They also meet many of Doc's fellow racing legends, including [[Smokey]], [[Louise Nash]], [[River Scott]], and [[Junior Moon]], who also assist McQueen in his training.
 
Additionally, McQueen and Ramirez go to a demolition derby stadium named the [[Thunder Hollow Speedway]], where they compete in disguise under the aliases Chester Whipplefilter and Frances Beltline, respectively.


===''Cars 3: Driven to Win''===
===''Cars 3: Driven to Win''===
[[File:Cars_3_Driven_to_Win_4.jpeg|thumb|left|220px|Ramirez racing against [[Miss Fritter]] in ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''.]]
[[File:Cars_3_Driven_to_Win_4.jpeg|thumb|right|220px|Ramirez racing against [[Miss Fritter]] in ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''.]]
Ramirez will appear as a playable character in ''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]''.
Ramirez will appear as a playable character in ''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]''.


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Ramirez is described as optimistic, sunny, and fierce.<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly"></ref> As a racing trainer, she enjoys assisting other cars in improving their racing abilities, including Lightning McQueen, whom she greatly admires.
Ramirez is described as optimistic, sunny, and fierce.<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly"></ref> As a racing trainer, she enjoys assisting other cars in improving their racing abilities, including Lightning McQueen, whom she greatly admires.
===Physical description===
===Physical description===
[[File:CruzRamirezCars3TeaserTrailer3.png|thumb|right|220px|Side view of Ramirez]]
[[File:CruzRamirezCars3TeaserTrailer3.png|thumb|left|220px|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.<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly"></ref> Her license plate reads "C01-06A".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAsX0wquewk "Meet Cruz Ramirez - Disney/Pixar's Cars 3"] on YouTube</ref>
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.<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly"></ref> Her license plate reads "C01-06A".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAsX0wquewk "Meet Cruz Ramirez - Disney/Pixar's Cars 3"] on YouTube</ref>


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.
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. While racing at Thomasville and Thunder Hollow, Ramirez has a number 20 painted on her doors.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LeOH9AGJQM "Cars 3 - Official US Trailer" on YouTube]</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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**Chassis: Aerodynamic Venturi Channeled
**Chassis: Aerodynamic Venturi Channeled
**Body: Lightweight alloy
**Body: Lightweight alloy
== Aliases ==
In Cars 3, while at visiting the Thunder Hollow Speedway with Lightning McQueen, she takes the name of Francis Beltline.


==Portrayals==
==Portrayals==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{ForSubpage|image gallery|Cruz Ramirez/Gallery}}
{{ForSubpage|image gallery|Cruz Ramirez/Gallery}}
==Quotes==
*"''I am so excited to train you! I like a challenge. I call you my senior project.''" - ''Cars 3''
*"''The beach ate me.''" - ''Cars 3''
*"''Don't fear failure. Be afraid of not having the chance - you have the chance!''" - ''Cars 3''
*"''I used to watch you on TV, flying through the air. You seemed so fearless. I wish I knew what that felt like.''" - ''Cars 3''


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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==References==
==References==
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{{reflist}}{{Cars 3}}{{Cars 3: Driven to Win}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Cars 3]]
[[Category:Cars 3]]

Revision as of 11:56, 30 April 2017

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""You need my help, Mr. McQueen!""
—'Cruz Ramirez', Cars 3[1], [[{{{3}}}]]
Cruz Ramirez
Color Yellow
Occupation Trainer and race technician at the Rust-eze Racing Center
Main portrayer(s) Cristela Alonzo[2]


Character information
Alias(es) Frances Beltline
Gender Female

Cruz Ramirez is a young, Hispanic racing trainer and technician who works at the Rust-eze Racing Center. An admirer of Lightning 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

Ramirez meets McQueen.

In Cars 3, after Lightning McQueen is forced out of the Piston Cup world following a devastating crash, he is taken to the Rust-eze Racing Center, where he is introduced to Ramirez. Excited to be helping out her idol in a "senior project", the two begin training to help McQueen grow to defeat Jackson Storm and the other next-generation racers at the Florida 500. She uses a voice command assistant named Hamilton.[3]

"The beach ate me."

During their training, McQueen finds himself outclassing Ramirez at times, such as in a beach race when she spins out and is buried in sand, while McQueen has little trouble. Lightning also sees his former mentor Doc Hudson as inspiration, and the two visit the Thomasville Speedway, an abandoned Piston Cup raceway that was once the home of the Fabulous Hudson Hornet.

McQueen and Ramirez visit the Thomasville Speedway.

They also meet many of Doc's fellow racing legends, including Smokey, Louise Nash, River Scott, and Junior Moon, who also assist McQueen in his training.

Additionally, McQueen and Ramirez go to a demolition derby stadium named the Thunder Hollow Speedway, where they compete in disguise under the aliases Chester Whipplefilter and Frances Beltline, respectively.

Cars 3: Driven to Win

File:Cars 3 Driven to Win 4.jpeg
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.[2] 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.[2] Her license plate reads "C01-06A".[4]

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. While racing at Thomasville and Thunder Hollow, Ramirez has a number 20 painted on her doors.[5]

Appearances

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."[2]
  • Specifications[2]
    • 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

Gallery

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

Quotes

  • "I am so excited to train you! I like a challenge. I call you my senior project." - Cars 3
  • "The beach ate me." - Cars 3
  • "Don't fear failure. Be afraid of not having the chance - you have the chance!" - Cars 3
  • "I used to watch you on TV, flying through the air. You seemed so fearless. I wish I knew what that felt like." - Cars 3

Names in other languages

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

References