Junior Moon
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| Vehicle type | 1940 Ford Standard Coupe | ||||||
| Occupation | Piston Cup racer (formerly) | ||||||
| Main portrayer(s) | Junior Johnson
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- "Time to spread some dirt down on the track."
- —Junior Moon, Cars 3: Driven to Win
Junior "Midnight" Moon is a former Piston Cup racer. He was both inspired and voiced by Junior Johnson himself.[1] He is a 1940 Ford Standard Coupe, and previously bared the number 11.
History
Cars 3
In Cars 3, along with Smokey, Louise Nash and River Scott at Smokey's Automotive Service, he gives advice to Lightning McQueen during the latter's recovery at the Cotter Pin. Junior also helps McQueen train for the Florida 500 along with the other legends and Cruz Ramirez. He also appeared in flashbacks with Doc Hudson during Doc's racing days.
Cars 3: Driven to Win
Junior Moon is an unlockable playable character in Cars 3: Driven to Win. Like most of the playable characters, he is unlocked by completing an uncertain amount of skill checks. He is the only playable character whose voice provider from the film returns to voice their character in the game.
Bio
- Long before official stock car tracks existed, souped-up jalopies raced for fun on wooded back roads with only the moon to light their way. That's where Junior Moon got his start and his name. Junior raced by his own rules. Hud and all the other early Piston Cup Competitors truly loved to race with him.[2]
Portrayals
- Junior Johnson - Cars 3 and Cars 3: Driven to Win[1]
Gallery
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Meet the Cars artwork
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Artwork
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Cars 3: Driven to Win
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Diecast
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Heyday diecast
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Hot Rod diecast
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2019 Hot Rod release
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2019 release with Eli Turnpike
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2021 release with Leroy Heming
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2021 Hot Rod release
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2021 release with Strip Weathers, Lightning McQueen, Cruz Ramirez and Mario Andretti
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Names in other languages
- Norwegian: Junior Mohn
- Swedish: Jocke Månsken
Trivia
- In concept art, he has used both the names "Junior Jeffries" and "Tucker Moon".
- Junior Johnson in real life died on December 20, 2019. Because this happened in real life, this page is in the Deceased characters category.
Quotes
- "They're here to steal our secrets!" - Cars 3
- "I don't know how to win anymore. But I am not doing it anymore, so I'm not gonna win." - Cars 3
- "Not for long." - Cars 3
- "Yep, that'll do." - Cars 3
- "My friends call me Junior. Pleased to meet you." Cars 3: Driven to Win
- "Think I'll wait and see what today brings." - Cars 3: Driven to Win
- "I think I got the hiccups." - Cars 3: Driven to Win
- "Time to spread some dirt down on the track." - Cars 3: Driven to Win
- "Time to put this race to bed." - Cars 3: Driven to Win
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ryan McGee (March 29, 2017). "New 'Cars 3' characters inspired by NASCAR legends". ESPN.
- ↑ Meet the Cars
[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 |