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{{ | {{Character infobox | ||
|image=MackCars3.png | |image=MackCars3.png |title_color=red |text_color=white | ||
|make= | |make=1985 [[Mack Trucks|Mack]] Super-Liner Semi-Hauler | ||
|gender=Male | |gender=Male | ||
|eye color=Green | |eye color=Green | ||
| | |color=Red | ||
|home=[[Radiator Springs]] | |home=[[Radiator Springs]], [[United States|USA]] | ||
|aliases=Macky Boy (by [[Dusty Rust-eze]]) | |aliases=Macky Boy (by [[Dusty Rust-eze]]) | ||
|family=[[Mack's Ma|Mother]] | |family=[[Mack's Ma|Mother]] | ||
|occupation=[[Lightning McQueen]]'s transporter | |license_plate = {{Plate|Mack's License Plate (RUSTEZ3).png}} | ||
|occupation=Driver<ref>[[Pixarpedia]]</ref><br> | |||
[[Eggman]] hauler (formerly)<br> | |||
[[Lightning McQueen]]'s transporter | |||
|team=[[Lightning McQueen]]<br> | |team=[[Lightning McQueen]]<br> | ||
[[Cruz Ramirez]] (formerly) | [[Cruz Ramirez]] (formerly) | ||
|performer=[[John Ratzenberger]] | |performer=[[John Ratzenberger]]<br>[[Barney Dee]] (''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]''){{Cite}} | ||
| | |first_appearance=''[[Cars]]'' | ||
| | |latest_appearance="[[Dino Park]]"|caption=Artwork from ''[[Cars 3]]''}} | ||
{{Quote|What? Did I forget to wipe my mud flaps?|Mack|Cars}} | {{Quote|What? Did I forget to wipe my mud flaps?|Mack|Cars}} | ||
'''Mack''' is [[Lightning McQueen]]'s transporter and one of his longest friends. He and McQueen work for the [[Rust-eze]] team in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series]], with Mack bringing him to all of his races. Mack became Lightning's transporter after he recommended him to [[Rusty Rust-eze|Rusty]] and [[Dusty Rust-eze]] when they were searching for a new spokescar. | '''Mack''' is [[Lightning McQueen]]'s transporter and one of his longest friends. He and McQueen work for the [[Rust-eze]] team in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series]], with Mack bringing him to all of his races. Mack became Lightning's transporter after he recommended him to [[Rusty Rust-eze|Rusty]] and [[Dusty Rust-eze]] when they were searching for a new spokescar. | ||
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Prior to becoming a racing hauler, Mack worked transporting Rust-eze products cross-country. During his spare time, Mack enjoyed watching races, with his favorite car being [[Smell Swell]] racer Lightning McQueen. When Mack happened to witness McQueen being dropped from his sponsor in favor of [[Sammy Smelter]], Mack suggested Rust-eze, who had been looking for a new spokescar, while not finding success with their previous auditions. | Prior to becoming a racing hauler, Mack worked transporting Rust-eze products cross-country. During his spare time, Mack enjoyed watching races, with his favorite car being [[Smell Swell]] racer Lightning McQueen. When Mack happened to witness McQueen being dropped from his sponsor in favor of [[Sammy Smelter]], Mack suggested Rust-eze, who had been looking for a new spokescar, while not finding success with their previous auditions. | ||
Mack offered to bring McQueen to Boston to discuss the sponsor possibility. Eager for a new sponsorship, McQueen accepted, and the two became fast friends on the journey there. Upon meeting Rusty and Dusty Rust-eze, McQueen discovered that Rust-eze was a somewhat | Mack offered to bring McQueen to Boston to discuss the sponsor possibility. Eager for a new sponsorship, McQueen accepted, and the two became fast friends on the journey there. Upon meeting Rusty and Dusty Rust-eze, McQueen discovered that Rust-eze was a somewhat embarrassing mark to bear, making him initially hesitant to accept the job. However, McQueen agreed to take their offer as long as Mack was able to become his transporter. Mack and McQueen remained friends all the way through McQueen's rise to Piston Cup stardom. | ||
===''Cars''=== | ===''Cars''=== | ||
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[[File:DonnaPitsCarsLASpeedway.jpg|thumb|left|220px|McQueen's Rust-eze friends.]] | [[File:DonnaPitsCarsLASpeedway.jpg|thumb|left|220px|McQueen's Rust-eze friends.]] | ||
After Lightning assists [[ | After Lightning assists [[The King]] to the finish line in an act of sportsmanship, [[Tex Dinoco]] offers McQueen the Dinoco sponsorship. McQueen declines, instead wishing to stick with Mack and the other friends he has made through the Rust-eze sponsorship. | ||
During the film's credits, Mack and many other inhabitants of Radiator Springs and its surrounding areas go to the [[Radiator Springs Drive-In Theatre]], where they watch ''[[Monster Trucks, Inc.]]'', ''[[Toy Car Story]]'', and ''[[A Bug's Life]]''. After hearing [[Yeti]], [[Hamm | During the film's credits, Mack and many other inhabitants of Radiator Springs and its surrounding areas go to the [[Radiator Springs Drive-In Theatre]], where they watch ''[[Monster Trucks, Inc.]]'', ''[[Toy Car Story]]'', and ''[[A Bug's Life]]''. After hearing [[Yeti]], [[Hamm]], and [[P.T. Flea]] speak in their respective films, he criticizes them for repetition. This is a reference to how Mack, Hamm, Yeti, and P.T. Flea are all performed by [[John Ratzenberger]]. | ||
===''Cars: The Videogame''=== | ===''Cars: The Videogame''=== | ||
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===''Cars 2''=== | ===''Cars 2''=== | ||
[[File:Mack2.png|thumb|right|220px|Mack, [[Luigi]], [[Guido]], and [[ | [[File:Mack2.png|thumb|right|220px|Mack, [[Luigi]], [[Guido]], and [[Sally]] in ''Cars 2''.]] | ||
In ''[[Cars 2]]'', Mack is still working with the Piston Cup, continuing his occupation as Lightning's team hauler. He is briefly seen at the beginning when Lightning returns to Radiator Springs. He does not accompany him to the [[World Grand Prix]], instead choosing to stay in Radiator Springs. Towards the end of the film, Mack makes a remark to [[Lizzie]] about how Mater and [[Holley Shiftwell]] are "perfect for each other." | In ''[[Cars 2]]'', Mack is still working with the Piston Cup, continuing his occupation as Lightning's team hauler. He is briefly seen at the beginning when Lightning returns to Radiator Springs. He does not accompany him to the [[World Grand Prix]], instead choosing to stay in Radiator Springs. Towards the end of the film, Mack makes a remark to [[Lizzie]] about how Mater and [[Holley Shiftwell]] are "perfect for each other." | ||
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Mack is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]'', making his playable debut in a [[Cars (franchise)|''Cars'']] game. He is unlocked by collecting the 10 Mack hats that are spread across the Thomasville Playground map. | Mack is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]'', making his playable debut in a [[Cars (franchise)|''Cars'']] game. He is unlocked by collecting the 10 Mack hats that are spread across the Thomasville Playground map. | ||
==Cars Land== | ==Cars Land == | ||
Mack appears in the [[Cars Land]] attraction, [[Radiator Springs Racers]], when the riders enter the dark tunnel. After the riders hear [[ | Mack appears in the [[Cars Land]] attraction, [[Radiator Springs Racers]], when the riders enter the dark tunnel. After the riders hear [[Mini]] say "[[Van]], are we lost again?", the riders swerve around Mack, Minny, and Van. | ||
==General information== | ==General information== | ||
===Physical description=== | === Physical description=== | ||
[[File:Mack.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Promotional artwork of Mack.]] | [[File:Mack.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Promotional artwork of Mack.]] | ||
Mack is based on a 1980s-era [[Mack Trucks|Mack]] Super-Liner semi cab, with a compatible trailer. His license plate is RUSTEZ3. Other photos indicate that his license plate is also RUSTEZ4. | Mack is based on a 1980s-era [[Mack Trucks|Mack]] Super-Liner semi cab, with a compatible trailer. His license plate is RUSTEZ3. Other photos indicate that his license plate is also RUSTEZ4. | ||
Mack's cab is painted red, and has a chrome grille with his name on it. The trailer he hauls around is red and grey, showing Lightning McQueen, the Rust-eze logo, the number 95, and Lightning's name painted on each side. He has | Mack's cab is painted red, and has a chrome grille with his name on it. The trailer he hauls around is red and grey, showing Lightning McQueen, the Rust-eze logo, the number 95, and Lightning's name painted on each side. He has aluminum rims, resembling 2005–present [[Ford]] F-450/F-550 Super Duty trucks (albeit 10-holes instead of 8; though he does have 8-holes in ''[[Cars: The Videogame]]''). | ||
===Personality and traits=== | ===Personality and traits=== | ||
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===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
Mack is a very strong vehicle, allowing him to pull Lightning's trailer with ease. However, he often dozes off while doing so, allowing him to be pushed around by other cars on the highway. | Mack is a very strong and heavy vehicle, allowing him to pull Lightning's trailer with ease. However, he often dozes off while doing so, allowing him to be pushed around by other cars on the highway. | ||
Mack also has racing abilities, being able to hold his own in road races against his friends, as seen in ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''. He can also deploy and shoot weapons like [[Missiles]] and [[Machine Guns]]. | Mack also has racing abilities, being able to hold his own in road races against his friends, as seen in ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''. He can also deploy and shoot weapons like [[Missiles]] and [[Machine Guns]]. | ||
== | ==List of appearances== | ||
{{ForSubpage|list of appearances|Mack/Appearances}} | {{ForSubpage|list of appearances|Mack/Appearances}} | ||
==Profiles and statistics== | == Profiles and statistics== | ||
==='' | ===''Car Finder Game''=== | ||
{{Car Finder bio | |||
|artwork=MackSemiArtwork.png | |||
|name=Mack | |||
|make=Mack Semi-Hauler | |||
|pronoun=His | |||
|story=Endless days on the road and sleepless nights criss-crossing the country . . . For some this life would quickly grow old. But not Mack. No sir. Mack knows how important his role is . He's driving Lightning McQueen, the world's fastest racecar. He's part of a team, and everybody knows there's no I in team, just like there's no I in Mack.}} | |||
{{Car Finder bio | |||
|artwork= | |||
|name=Mack | |||
|make=Mack Semi-Hauler | |||
|pronoun=His | |||
|story=If Mack is one thing, he's loyal, and when his boss Lightning McQueen needs help he'll help, even if it means slapping two gas can rigs on and turning himself into a one man pit crew.}} | |||
===''Cars 2''=== | ===''Cars 2''=== | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
*Bulgarian: ''Мак'' (transcription: ''Mak'') | |||
*Finnish: ''Make'' | *Finnish: ''Make'' | ||
*Japanese: ''まっく'' (transcription: ''Makku'') | *Japanese: ''まっく'' (transcription: ''Makku'') | ||
*Lithuanian: ''Makas'' | |||
*Norwegian: ''Mål'' | *Norwegian: ''Mål'' | ||
*Polish: | *Polish: ''Maniek'' | ||
*Russian: ''Мак'' (transcription: ''Mak'') | *Russian: ''Мак'' (transcription: ''Mak'') | ||
*Serbian: ''Мек'' | *Serbian: ''Мек'' | ||
*Ukrainian: ''Мак'' (transcription: ''Mak'') | *Ukrainian: ''Мак'' (transcription: ''Mak'') | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia == | ||
*The wind deflector on Mack's roof actually resembles a trucker cap, which is often worn by many truck drivers in real life. This is noticeable due to the prominent visor protruding above his windshield (eyes). | * The wind deflector on Mack's roof actually resembles a trucker cap, which is often worn by many truck drivers in real life. This is noticeable due to the prominent visor protruding above his windshield (eyes). | ||
*Mack and Lizzie are the only inhabitants of Radiator Springs that do not travel to England in ''Cars 2''. | * Mack and Lizzie are the only inhabitants of Radiator Springs that do not travel to England in ''Cars 2''. | ||
**They also didn't see McQueen and his team takeoff to [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] either. | **They also didn't see McQueen and his team takeoff to [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] either. | ||
*Mack is the only Piston Cup team hauler that is a [[Mack Trucks]] vehicle. Other haulers are [[Aeroliner]] Semi Haulers. The "Next Generation" semi haulers come from their own manufacturer as well, [[Next-Gen]]. | *Mack is the only Piston Cup team hauler that is a [[Mack Trucks]] vehicle. Other haulers are [[Aeroliner]] Semi Haulers. The "Next Generation" semi haulers come from their own manufacturer as well, [[Next-Gen]]. | ||
*While his trailer is | **He is also the only Mack Trucks vehicle to appear in the franchise, even though its likely there are more of his make out there. | ||
*While his trailer is completely identical to the other Piston Cup haulers' trailers, Mack's is the only one that strangely lacks a satellite dish. | |||
*The dog-shaped hood ornament on Mack's hood is not "car-ified". | *The dog-shaped hood ornament on Mack's hood is not "car-ified". | ||
*Mack is one of the 12 characters who appeared in all | *Mack is one of the 12 characters who appeared in all three films. | ||
*In the | *Likely unintentional, Mack resembles Oliver Overdrive from ''Steady Eddie'' as both have similar truck designs, are red, wear caps, and have their eyes placed on the windshields. | ||
*In the deleted scene of the Paris race for ''Cars 2'', Mack can be seen in McQueen's pit possibly meaning that he was going to have a bigger role in the film. | |||
*''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]'' is his first playable appearance. | *''[[Cars 3: Driven to Win]]'' is his first playable appearance. | ||
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*"''You gotta make your personal appearance.''" - ''Cars'' | *"''You gotta make your personal appearance.''" - ''Cars'' | ||
*"''California, here we come!''" - ''Cars'' | *"''California, here we come!''" - ''Cars'' | ||
*"''What? Did I forget to wipe my mud flaps?''" - ''Cars'' | * "''What? Did I forget to wipe my mud flaps?''" - ''Cars'' | ||
*"''After all, 'Gas Can' is my middle name.''" - ''Cars'' | * "''After all, 'Gas Can' is my middle name.''" - ''Cars'' | ||
*"''Hey, kid! You ready go after that Piston Cup?''" - ''Cars: The Videogame'' | *"''Hey, kid! You ready go after that Piston Cup?''" - ''Cars: The Videogame'' | ||
*"''Well, you said it... just as soon as you get some practice.''" - ''Cars: The Videogame'' | * "''Well, you said it... just as soon as you get some practice.''" - ''Cars: The Videogame'' | ||
*"''Besides, they just don't let anybody with four wheels race for the Piston Cup you know...''" - ''Cars: The Videogame'' | *"''Besides, they just don't let anybody with four wheels race for the Piston Cup you know...''" - ''Cars: The Videogame'' | ||
*"''Oh, these best friend greetings. They get longer every year!''" - ''Cars 2'' | *"''Oh, these best friend greetings. They get longer every year!''" - ''Cars 2'' | ||
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*(Cruz Ramirez: "Mack! Pull over!") "''What? Now?''" - ''Cars 3'' | *(Cruz Ramirez: "Mack! Pull over!") "''What? Now?''" - ''Cars 3'' | ||
*(Cruz Ramirez: "Now!") "''Ahh! Okay, okay! Pulling over, pulling over!''" - ''Cars 3'' | *(Cruz Ramirez: "Now!") "''Ahh! Okay, okay! Pulling over, pulling over!''" - ''Cars 3'' | ||
*"''Hey, uh, boss, it's time to hit the road.''" - ''Cars 3'' | *"''Hey, uh, boss, it's time to hit the road.''" - ''Cars 3'' | ||
*"''Hey, boss, they're, uh.. calling the racers to the track.''" - ''Cars 3'' | *"''Hey, boss, they're, uh.. calling the racers to the track.''" - ''Cars 3'' | ||
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{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Cars}} | {{Cars}} | ||
{{Cars: The Videogame}} | {{Cars: The Videogame}} | ||
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[[Category:Mater and the Ghostlight]] | [[Category:Mater and the Ghostlight]] | ||
[[Category:Cars on the Road characters]] | [[Category:Cars on the Road characters]] | ||
[[Category:Comic characters]] | |||
[[Category:Playable characters]] | [[Category:Playable characters]] | ||
[[Category:Cars: The Videogame characters]] | [[Category:Cars: The Videogame characters]] | ||
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[[Category:Rust-eze]] | [[Category:Rust-eze]] | ||
[[Category:Dinoco]] | [[Category:Dinoco]] | ||
[[Category:Magazine models]] | |||
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