Darrell Cartrip

Darrell Cartrip is a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, who announces for the Racing Sports Network. He is usually associated with the Piston Cup Racing Series, but occasionally commentates other events, such as Miles Axlerod's World Grand Prix. He is known for his comedic and lighthearted style of commentary, which often contrasts his fellow announcers' more serious and traditional approach. Darrell is also a retired Piston Cup champion, His company is DWstore.com.
==History==
===Cars===
In Cars, Darrell and Bob Cutlass commentate the 2005 Dinoco 400. At the start of the race, Darrell and Bob introduce The King, Chick Hicks, and Lightning McQueen to the audience, explaining that the three cars are tied with a score 5,013 points, and the winner of the race will take home the Piston Cup. They are shocked at the 33-car wreck caused by Chick Hicks and are even more surprised when McQueen manages to carefully weave through the accident, avoiding contact. When the race results in the first three-way tie in Piston Cup history, Darrell and Bob are ecstatic, excitedly jabbering while trying to determine the winner.
A tie-breaker race is held at the Los Angeles International Speedway to determine the true winner, and Darrell and Bob commentate that as well. They are surprised when they notice the Fabulous Hudson Hornet is serving as McQueen's crew chief. Darrell later comments on McQueen's actions on forfeiting the win so he can help The King, stating that he's giving him a slight bump draft following his crash to Chick Hicks.
===Cars: The Videogame===
In the story mode of Cars: The Videogame, Darrell is the sole commentator throughout the 2006 season. At the first race at Palm Mile Speedway, Darrell explains that with The King retired, the rivalry between Chick and McQueen is stronger than ever. In Piston Cup Races, Darrell frequently makes remarks about the player and the other racers.
After McQueen and Chick agree to a competition called the Radiator Springs Grand Prix, the Racing Sports Network decides to cover it, and Darrell announces alongside Mater.
Darrell is also a playable character in arcade mode, though he can only be selected in Piston Cup races. He has high stats all-around, with great speed, handling, and stability, and decent handling. Darrell also still comments on the race even when he is selected to be played as.
===Cars 2===
In Cars 2, Darrell Cartrip is selected by Miles Axlerod to host the World Grand Prix, among two others, Brent Mustangburger and David Hobbscap. He is still his jumpy self and is once again the comedic announcer compared to the others.
===Cars: Fast as Lightning===
In Cars: Fast as Lightning, both Darrell and Bob Cutlass make cameo appearances on each racer's track. They are seen in the skybox up in the bleachers, supposedly commentating the races that happen.
===Cars 3===
In Cars 3, Darrell and Bob return to announce the 2016 and 2017 Piston Cup seasons. They often highlight the friendship between Lightning McQueen, Bobby Swift, and Cal Weathers. Once Jackson Storm starts a winning streak, Darrell and Bob are continually impressed by his victories. During the final race of the 2016 Piston Cup season, Darrell comments on how McQueen is fading fast before he spins out of control and crashes. He along with Bob & Natalie Certain commentated at the Florida 500, the first race of the 2017 Piston cup season. 
===Cars 3: Driven to Win===
In Cars 3: Driven to Win, Darrell serves as the announcer for all racing events in the game, similar to his story mode appearance in Cars: The Videogame.
==General information==
===Physical description===
Darrell is based on a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which Darrell Waltrip used that year. He is painted in chrome, with a flame design on his front heading up through his hood. He has yellow headlights, a black grille, and chrome rims. He has his old racing number "17" painted in yellow on his side as well as his roof.
The Husker Morocco and Stodgey Suaver EX designs all have the same elements as him as they are both based on the Chevrolet Monte Carlo's NASCAR design.
===Personality and traits===
Darrell is fun and comedic, parallel to Bob Cutlass' sophisticated and serious racing style.
===Powers and abilities===
Darrell's sense of humor and knowledge of racing makes him one of the best racing announcers ever, alongside other big names such as Brent Mustangburger and David Hobbscap. He is a former Piston Cup racecar himself, and a very talented three-time Piston Cup champion. He won the 1981, 1982, and 1985 Piston Cup championships, before retiring during the 2000 season to become an announcer. 
==Appearances==
===Media===
*Cars
*Cars: The Videogame
*Cars 2
*Cars: Fast as Lightning
*Cars 3
*Cars 3: Driven to Win
===Comics===
*"The Rookie"
*"The Stolen Flag"
==Official profiles==
===Car Finder Game===
*A southern gentleman and ex-Piston Cup champion, DC knows what it takes to win. He's in the booth with Bob Cutlass for every major Cup event, calling the play-by-play and adding humor and personality to the commentary. But when the flag drops, he's all business, that is until he shouts his signature, "Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let's go racing!!
===Meet the Cars===
*D.C. is a Southern gentleman and ex-Piston Cup champion, and he knows what it takes to win. He's in the booth with Bob Cutlass for every major cup event, calling the play-by-play and adding humor and personality to the commentary. But when the racing flag drops, he's all business. That is, until he shouts his signature, "Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let's go racing, boys!!"
===Pixarpedia===
*Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass are a real double act. While Bob is a more laidback commentator. Darrell is famous for his enthusiastic outpourings.
===Cars: Character Encyclopedia===
*Darrell Cartrip is an enthusiastic STA race commentator. His passion for racing is legendary! The Darrell diecast is the only Cars model that has a web site address on the trunk (Darrell Waltrip's, the real-life racing star).
===Cars: The Videogame===
*Stats
**Speed: 5
**Acceleration: 4
**Handling: 3
**Stability: 4
===Cars 2===
*Bios
**"Darrell Cartrip is a legendary multi-Piston Cup champion turned beloved racing announcer. The Kentucky-born #17 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is known for his wild color commentary, delighting Piston Cup fans with his humor, charisma and signature catchphrases—"Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let's go racin', boys!" He's spent years on the track, in the pits and in the grease, and he’ll tell you all about it. This American Southern gentleman knows what it takes to win and plans to bring that fervent expertise to calling the World Grand Prix."Cars 2 production notes
==Portrayals==
*Darrell Waltrip - All appearances
*Akira Fukuzawa (Japanese; Cars 1-3)
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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===Screenshots===
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Cars 02 rev 03.jpg|Darrell racing at the Radiator Springs Raceway.
Sammy 2.png|Darrell and Racer 01 enjoyed driving in the woods while smuggling moonshine oil.
Cars TheRookie 02 rev-4.jpg|The Rookie
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File:The Rookie Cover 7.jpg|The Rookie
File:The Stolen flag 1.jpeg| The Stolen Flag
===Merchandise===
Bandicam 2020-09-01 23-31-46-402.jpg|Diecast (Cars variant)
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Bandicam 2020-09-01 23-13-02-905.jpg|Diecast (headset)
File:157433278692936926.jpg|Diecast (Thailand variant)
File:Screenshot 20240528-133736 Gallery.jpg|Diecast (Lenticular)
File:71mjDI8o8NL. AC UF894,1000 QL80 .jpg|Color Changers
File:Darrell-Cartrip-front.jpg|Light And Sound
File:DarrellCartripCars1DisneyStore.jpg|Disney Store
File:Screenshot 20240528-105634 Gallery.jpg|Disney Store diecast (headset)
File:DarrellCartripMicroDrifters.jpg|Micro Drifters
File:DarrellCartripMiniAdventures.GIF|Mini Adventures
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===Merchandise Package===
File:Darrell cartrip red mouth supercharged single.jpg|2007 release
File:Darrell cartrip red mouth world of cars single.jpg|2008 release
File:Bcdc08.jpg|2008 release with Bob Cutlass
File:Fl-darrell-cartrip-chase.jpg|2010 release (with Metallic Finish)
File:Darrell brent.jpg|2011 release with Brent Mustangburger
Dcccc2.jpg|2011 release (Color Changer)
Ttwt12.jpg|2012 release with Strip Weathers aka "The King", Chick Hicks, Finish Line Lightning McQueen, Bob Cutlass, Race Tow Truck Tom, Marlon McKay, Race Official Tom, Mia and Tia
File:David hobbscap cars 2 pack de 7.jpg|2012 release with Shu Todoroki, Lightning McQueen, Francesco Bernoulli, David Hobbscap Brent Mustangburger and Max Schnell
File:Bob darrell.jpg|2013/2014 release with Bob Cutlass
File:Dccc16.jpg|2016/2019 release (Color Changer)
File:Bob Cutlass and Darrell Cartrip with Microphones.jpg|2017 release with Bob Cutlass (with microphone)
File:Darrell cartrip cars 2021 single.jpg|2021 release
File:Darrell Cartrip 2025 release.png|2025 Release
==Names in other languages==
*Croatian: Nenad Pavlica
*Czech: Karol Kolák
*Danish: Ræson Rat
*Finnish: Erkki Muskelipeli 
*German: Chris Dinner
*Japanese: ダレル・カートリップ (transcription: Dareru kātorippu)
*Lithuanian: Darelas Kartripas
*Norwegian:
**Kjell Kristian Rygge (Cars)
**Vakle Hjulbrandsen (Cars 2 and subsequent)
*Polish: 
**Daniel Byłhulał
**Darrel Cartrip
*Russian: Даррел Картрип (transcription: Darrel Kartrip)
*European Spanish: Darrell Carter
*Swedish: Johan Motorén
* Ukrainian: Даррел Кардан
==Trivia==
* Darrell is based on the real-life NASCAR Champion driver Darrell Waltrip, who formerly worked as a television race commentator for Fox Broadcasting and Speed TV.
*The back of the die-cast toy reads DWstore.com which is a real website selling Darrell Waltrip-related merchandise such as T-shirts. Surprisingly enough, the inscription is visible on Darrell Cartrip himself in Cars 2, despite it being a real-world reference to Darrell Waltrip.
*Darrell Cartrip does not know Mater in Cars 2, even though he does in Cars: The Videogame, After all, the game and the movie are probably almost entirely different worlds.
*In Cars 2, the Lightyear lettering font on his tires are blacked out, but the font changed back to the proper white letters in Cars 3.
**It may be worth nothing that this might've been an error.
==Quotes==
* "Bob, my oil pressure's through the roof right now. If this gets any more exciting, they're gonna have to tow me outta the booth!" - Cars 
*"He's been Dinoco's golden boy for years! Can he win them one last Piston Cup?" - Cars
*"Chick thought this was his year, Bob. His chance to finally emerge from The King's shadow. But the last thing he expected was...Lightning McQueen!" - Cars 
* "Will he be the first rookie to win a Piston Cup and land Dinoco?"- Cars
*"I don't believe what I'm watching, Bob! - Cars
*"Lightning McQueen is 100 feet from his Piston Cup!" - Cars 
*"Man, this is exciting!" - Cars
*"Hey, man, he's not really pushing him. He's just giving him a little bump draft!" - Cars
*"Alright! We can take 'em." - Cars: The Videogame
*"C'mon, let's get in there." - Cars: The Videogame 
*"Well, the jury may still be out on whether Allinol caused these accidents, but one thing's for sure, Lightning McQueen blew this race!" - Cars 2
* "McQueen is fading! Fading fast!" - Cars 3 
* "I am so stoked about this one!" - Cars 3: Driven to Win
*"And there goes just... well, just about everybody!" - Cars 3: Driven to Win
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