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[[File:Bobby Swift -3.png|thumb|220px|left|Bobby Swift, [[Lightning McQueen]] and [[Cal Weathers]] during the [[Dinoco 400]] race at the [[Copper Canyon Speedway]] in 2016.]] | [[File:Bobby Swift -3.png|thumb|220px|left|Bobby Swift, [[Lightning McQueen]] and [[Cal Weathers]] during the [[Dinoco 400]] race at the [[Copper Canyon Speedway]] in 2016.]] | ||
In ''Cars 3'', Bobby competes in the 2016 Piston Cup season along the likes of [[Lightning McQueen]], [[Cal Weathers]], and [[Brick Yardley]]. Early in the 2016 season of the Piston Cup, after McQueen's victory in [[Dinoco Light 350]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]], Swift and his crew pranked him in extinguishing foam and confetti while he was having an interview with [[Racing Sports Network]] reporter, [[Shannon Spokes]]. In the mid-season when [[Jackson Storm]] won at the [[Copper Canyon Speedway]], he, Lightning and Cal were surprised by his speed. When Lightning asks who he was, Bobby responded saying that was [[Jackson Storm]] who is one of the rookies. Interest and popularity in the [[Next-Generation]] race cars rose since they had better achievements on the track racing. For the rest of the season, more and more stock cars were replaced with high-tech rookies and Bobby was unable to keep up. Before the [[Los Angeles 500]], the final race of the 2016 Piston Cup Series, Bobby was theoretically fired by [[Octane Gain]]'s owner and was replaced by [[ | In ''Cars 3'', Bobby competes in the 2016 Piston Cup season along the likes of [[Lightning McQueen]], [[Cal Weathers]], and [[Brick Yardley]]. Early in the 2016 season of the Piston Cup, after McQueen's victory in [[Dinoco Light 350]] at the [[Motor Speedway of the South]], Swift and his crew pranked him in extinguishing foam and confetti while he was having an interview with [[Racing Sports Network]] reporter, [[Shannon Spokes]]. In the mid-season when [[Jackson Storm]] won at the [[Copper Canyon Speedway]], he, Lightning and Cal were surprised by his speed. When Lightning asks who he was, Bobby responded saying that was [[Jackson Storm]] who is one of the rookies. Interest and popularity in the [[Next-Generation]] race cars rose since they had better achievements on the track racing. For the rest of the season, more and more stock cars were replaced with high-tech rookies and Bobby was unable to keep up. Before the [[Los Angeles 500]], the final race of the 2016 Piston Cup Series, Bobby was theoretically fired by [[Octane Gain]]'s owner and was replaced by [[Danny Swervez]]. Bobby does not appear again in the film. | ||
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*Bobby Swift's competition number, 19, might be a reference to the 1995 [[Pixar Animation Studios|Pixar]] film [[Wikipedia:Toy Story|Toy Story]] as, together with [[Lightning McQueen]]'s number, 95, to whom he stayed close during the races, it formed number 1995, the year of movie's release. | *Bobby Swift's competition number, 19, might be a reference to the 1995 [[Pixar Animation Studios|Pixar]] film [[Wikipedia:Toy Story|Toy Story]] as, together with [[Lightning McQueen]]'s number, 95, to whom he stayed close during the races, it formed number 1995, the year of movie's release. | ||
*While he had purple eyes in ''[[Cars 3]]'', his artwork in the ''[[Meet the Cars]]'' book presented him with brown eyes and his [[1:55 Scale Die-Cast|1:55 scale diecast]] toy model with green. | *While he had purple eyes in ''[[Cars 3]]'', his artwork in the ''[[Meet the Cars]]'' book presented him with brown eyes and his [[1:55 Scale Die-Cast|1:55 scale diecast]] toy model with green. | ||
*While Bobby Swift and [[ | *While Bobby Swift and [[Danny Swervez]] used number 19 in ''[[Cars 3]]'', the Octane Gain racer in ''[[Cars]]'', [[Billy Oilchanger]], used the number 58. | ||
*His paint job bears a striking resemblance to [[Lee Revkins]] from ''[[Cars]]''. | *His paint job bears a striking resemblance to [[Lee Revkins]] from ''[[Cars]]''. | ||
Revision as of 15:14, 6 October 2023
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| Vehicle type | Brawny Motor Co. Spark EA | ||||
| Occupation | Piston Cup racer for Octane Gain (formerly) | ||||
| Main portrayer(s) | Angel Oquendo (Cars 3) Teddy Spencer (Cars 3: Driven to Win)
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- "Haha, well, you better not blink, 'cause I'll blow right past you!"
- —Bobby Swift to Lightning McQueen, Cars 3
Bobby Swift is a race car who formerly raced in the Piston Cup Racing Series for Octane Gain with the number 19.
History
Cars 3
In Cars 3, Bobby competes in the 2016 Piston Cup season along the likes of Lightning McQueen, Cal Weathers, and Brick Yardley. Early in the 2016 season of the Piston Cup, after McQueen's victory in Dinoco Light 350 at the Motor Speedway of the South, Swift and his crew pranked him in extinguishing foam and confetti while he was having an interview with Racing Sports Network reporter, Shannon Spokes. In the mid-season when Jackson Storm won at the Copper Canyon Speedway, he, Lightning and Cal were surprised by his speed. When Lightning asks who he was, Bobby responded saying that was Jackson Storm who is one of the rookies. Interest and popularity in the Next-Generation race cars rose since they had better achievements on the track racing. For the rest of the season, more and more stock cars were replaced with high-tech rookies and Bobby was unable to keep up. Before the Los Angeles 500, the final race of the 2016 Piston Cup Series, Bobby was theoretically fired by Octane Gain's owner and was replaced by Danny Swervez. Bobby does not appear again in the film.
Cars 3: Driven to Win
Bobby Swift is an unlockable playable character in Cars 3: Driven to Win video game. Like most of the playable characters, he is unlocked by completing skill checks.
Cars: Lightning League
Bobby appears in the mobile game Cars: Lightning League. He is an unplayable character along with Cal Weathers and Brick Yardley.
Physical description
Bobby Swift is a Brawny Motor Co. Spark EA stock race car with Lightyear racing tires. His eyes are purple. He has a purple livery with two orange polygons, having four skewers directed forward and two facing back with one reaching the rear bumper. Around his windows, he has an orange arched shape. He has the Octane Gain logo on his hood, rear fender, back, and his boot. He has the white racing number 19, with a black border on his roof, the middle of his sides, and his bumper. Above his front windows and on his front fenders, he has the Lightyear logo. He has stickers imitating lamps and seven stickers of sponsors behind the wheels. He has dark grey rims with a yellow outer lip/border.
Achievements
| Race track | Event | Finished position |
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| Motor Speedway of the South | Dinoco Light 350 | 2nd |
| Rocker Arms International | Iowa Hybrid 450 | 3rd |
| Georgia Super Speedway | Georgia Safety Horn 350 | 3rd |
| Copper Canyon Speedway | Dinoco 400 | 3rd |
| Georgia Super Speedway | Mood Springs Sputter Stop 350 | 19th |
| Heartland Motor Speedway | Bumper Save Gears and Glory 450 | 33rd |
Bio
- Bobby Swift is known for squeezing past his opponents at the last moment to win a race. He's always wheel to wheel with Lightning McQueen and Brick Yardley. Bobby, Lightning, and Brick are always sparring with one another at the front of the pack, but no matter the outcome, they remain good buddies.
Appearances
Feature films
Video games
Books
Comics
Gallery
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Meet the Cars artwork
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Cars 3
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Cars 3
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Cars 3
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Cars 3
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Cars 3
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Cars 3
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Cars 3
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Concept art of Bobby Swift and Danny Swervez.
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Diecast
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2020 release
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2021 release with Brick Yardley
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2021 release with Brick Yardley, Lightning McQueen, Cal Weathers, and Todd Marcus
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2022 release with Brick Yardley, Lightning McQueen, Cal Weathers, and Todd Marcus
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Names in other languages
- Danish: Bobby Kvik
- Norwegian: Bobby Rask
- Russian: Бобби Вжик (transcription: Bobbi Vzhik)
- Swedish: Bobby Kvick
Trivia
- Bobby Swift's competition number, 19, might be a reference to the 1995 Pixar film Toy Story as, together with Lightning McQueen's number, 95, to whom he stayed close during the races, it formed number 1995, the year of movie's release.
- While he had purple eyes in Cars 3, his artwork in the Meet the Cars book presented him with brown eyes and his 1:55 scale diecast toy model with green.
- While Bobby Swift and Danny Swervez used number 19 in Cars 3, the Octane Gain racer in Cars, Billy Oilchanger, used the number 58.
- His paint job bears a striking resemblance to Lee Revkins from Cars.
Quotes
- "Congratulations, cupcake!" - Cars 3
- "Good comeback, Cal!" - Cars 3
- "Haha, well, you better not blink, 'cause I'll blow right past you!" - Cars 3
- "That's, uh… Jackson Storm." - Cars 3
- "My name's not Swift for nothin'!" - Cars 3
- "Pulled that off without a hitch!" - Cars 3
- "Gonna save this for just the right moment." - Cars 3
- "Not out yet!" - Cars 3
- "Name’s Bobby Swift. Think that says it all." - Cars 3
- "Time to get racing! Come on!" - Cars 3
Sources
[Edit] Cars 3: Driven to Win
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| Playable Characters | Lightning McQueen • Cruz Ramirez • Mater • Sally • Ramone • Guido • Bobby Swift • Brick Yardley • Chick Hicks • Natalie Certain • Arvy • Dr. Damage • Miss Fritter • Cam Spinner • Rich Mixon • Jackson Storm • Junior Moon • Louise Nash • River Scott • Smokey • Mack •Luigi • Sheriff • Fillmore • Flo • Sarge • Tractors • Siddeley • Bill • Frank • Ucchi • High Impact • Bill • Broadside • Airborne • Darrell Cartrip • Doc Hudson |
| Locations | Radiator Springs • Florida International Speedway • Smokey's Automotive Service |