Gray
- This article is about Strip Weathers' hauler. For the individual mentioned in a newspaper, see Grey.
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| Vehicle type | Aeroliner Semi Hauler | ||||
| Occupation | Strip Weathers' hauler
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- ""Hey, Mack, still can't get the words right?
"Gray! Thanks for giving me this opportunity."" - —'Mack' and Gray, The Rookie, [[{{{3}}}]]
Gray is Strip Weathers's hauler and a member of the Dinoco racing team. Because of his large size, Gray anticipated being a cargo hauler, but he did not expect to eventually become The King's transporter. Gray is also a longtime friend of Mack, who he once helped by securing a Piston Cup sponsorship for Lightning McQueen.
History
Cars
In Cars, Gray transports Strip Weathers to the Dinoco 400 at the Motor Speedway of the South, where Weathers finishes in a three-way tie with Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks. A tie-breaker race is set to be held at the Los Angeles International Speedway, which Gray transports Strip to. After the race is done and Tex Dinoco offers McQueen the Dinoco sponsorship, Gray gives McQueen a welcoming smile while he is contemplating his decision, though he politely declines.
The Rookie
Gray has a supporting role in the comic The Rookie. After meeting Lightning McQueen, Mack offers to transport the rookie racer to the Motor Speedway of the South, where his longtime friend, Gray, can help McQueen earn a place in a Piston Cup test session and secure a sponsorship. McQueen initially takes interest in the Dinoco sponsorship, but because Strip Weathers is already the brand's face, Gray instead tries to introduce him to the Hostile Takeover Bank team members, who laugh at them. Finally, Gray and Lightning meet with Rusty and Dusty Rust-eze, who are able to give Lightning the opportunity he needs.
Profiles and statistics
Car Finder
| Profile | Name and make | Description |
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Gray Aeroliner Semi Hauler |
"Gray always knew that because of his size he'd be hauling cargo across country; gas, lumber, maybe even steel like his dad, but he never dreamt that the cargo would be seven time Piston Cup Champion, "The King" Strip Weathers." |
Gallery
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The Rookie
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The Rookie
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Russian | Грэй | Gray |
| German | Gray | Gray |
| Polish | Szaruś | Greyish |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Gray | – |
Trivia
- It is unknown whether Cal Weathers' Hauler and Gray are the same character. Although the two have the same eye color, Cars reveals there are at least two Dinoco haulers, making it unclear which of the two Cal's hauler is, or if he is a different character entirely.
- In Cars, it is clear that Gray has a twin brother. As seen, Gray's twin is parked on the left side of the Dinoco tent, and Gray is parked on the right side. That was seen while Tex Dinoco was talking to Lightning McQueen and asking for being the new face of Dinoco. McQueen rejected Dinoco and still wanted to stick with Rust-eze. A clear sign that Gray actually has a twin brother and is not fake is that both were moving their eyes.
- Gray is the only race hauler who is an Aeroliner Semi hauler to appear in cars.
- Even though gray is blue, he is still called “Gray”.