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|occupation = [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer | |occupation = [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer | ||
|first appearance = ''[[Cars 3]]'' | |first appearance = ''[[Cars 3]]'' | ||
|performer = [[Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr.]]<ref name="NASCAR" >|name = Bubba Wheelhouse | |performer = [[Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr.]]<ref name="NASCAR" />|name = Bubba Wheelhouse}} | ||
{{Quote|"Mabye it's best if he doesn't show up. You know, after how last season ended?"|'''Bubba Wheelhouse, Jr.''' being interviewed by [[RSN]], ''[[Cars 3]]''}}'''Bubba Wheelhouse, Jr.''' is a next-generation [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer.<ref name="NASCAR">[http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2017/2/23/disney-pixar-cars-3-gears-up-for-season-long-ride-with-nascar.html 'Cars 3' gears up for season-long ride with NASCAR]</ref> His number is 6, and he is sponsored by [[Transberry Juice]]. He is a Next-Gen 2017 Race Car SA-3. <ref name="MTC">''[[Meet the Cars]]''</ref> He takes over as the Transberry Juice racer after the previous racer either retired or was fired. | {{Quote|"Mabye it's best if he doesn't show up. You know, after how last season ended?"|'''Bubba Wheelhouse, Jr.''' being interviewed by [[RSN]], ''[[Cars 3]]''}}'''Bubba Wheelhouse, Jr.''' is a next-generation [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]] racer.<ref name="NASCAR">[http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2017/2/23/disney-pixar-cars-3-gears-up-for-season-long-ride-with-nascar.html 'Cars 3' gears up for season-long ride with NASCAR]</ref> His number is 6, and he is sponsored by [[Transberry Juice]]. He is a Next-Gen 2017 Race Car SA-3. <ref name="MTC">''[[Meet the Cars]]''</ref> He takes over as the Transberry Juice racer after the previous racer either retired or was fired. | ||
Revision as of 08:48, 8 January 2018
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| Occupation | Piston Cup racer | ||||
| Main portrayer(s) | Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr.[1]
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- ""Mabye it's best if he doesn't show up. You know, after how last season ended?""
- —'Bubba Wheelhouse, Jr.' being interviewed by RSN, Cars 3, [[{{{3}}}]]
Bubba Wheelhouse, Jr. is a next-generation Piston Cup racer.[1] His number is 6, and he is sponsored by Transberry Juice. He is a Next-Gen 2017 Race Car SA-3. [2] He takes over as the Transberry Juice racer after the previous racer either retired or was fired.
History
In Cars 3, Bubba debuts at the Georgia Motor Speedway and finishes in 5th place. In the Los Angeles 500, he starts in 19th. where he starts out in 15th behind Chase Racelott. Before the Florida 500, Bubba is interviewed on where he thinks Lightning McQueen might be, and he says that its probably best if Lightning doesn't appear due to the end of last season. During the Florida 500, a wreck starts due to Cam Spinner losing control and Bubba is seen maneuvering through the wreck. After Cruz Ramirez wins the Florida 500, Bubba congratulates Cruz on her win.
Portrayals
- Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. - Cars 3[1]
Profiles and statistics
- Bios
- "Bubba Wheelhouse is a next-generation stock car racer who has been racing nearly all his life and has been one of the youngest victors on the speedway. He runs a fast-and-furious but has his eyes on the prize. He is a champion for diversity, believing that all race cars deserve a lane on the track."[2]
Quotes
- "Hey Cruz! Your blinker's on!" - Cars 3
Gallery
Trivia
- Bubba is named after his voice actor, whom races frequently in the Xfinity Series and took over the 43# car in real life when the previous driver (Aric Almirola) got an injury that prevented him from driving for several months.
- Bubba's die-cast concept shows that Bubba has the number 6 on his sides. However, for some reason, he has the number 63 on his roof.
- In promotional poster, he named Bubba Wheelhouse, Jr.