Claude Scruggs

Claude Scruggs, sometimes nicknamed by his sponsor Leak Less, is a professional race car who competed in the Piston Cup Racing Series, driving as No. 52 for the Leak Less-sponsored team. A gutsy and dedicated racer, Claude was a more than twenty-year veteran, before retiring from the Piston Cup circuit sometime before the events of Cars 3. He is revealed to be a friend and ally of Lightning McQueen.
==History==
===Cars===
In Cars, Claude is one of the thirty-six cars competing in the Dinoco 400, the final race of the 2005 Piston Cup season, held at the Motor Speedway of the South. When leader Chick Hicks starts a multi-car crash, he is one of the many cars involved, being battered and bumped around against his competitors. Following a brief respite, Claude is unintentionally rammed by No. 123 Todd Marcus, and the two go from roof-to-roof, Claude flipped upside down. When the two stop and hit a wall, rookie Lightning McQueen uses Scruggs as a launchpad to jump over the remainder of the pileup and escape unscathed. While Claude suffers some minor cosmetic damage, he is fixed up in the pits and returns to complete the race.
Between the events of Cars and Cars 3, Claude retires and Brian Spark succeeded him as the Leak Less racer.
===Official Magazine comics===
Claude makes a central appearance in the Official Magazine comic "Fans Old and New". During a training session at the Los Angeles International Speedway during the 2008 Piston cup championship, a reporter named Chuki intrudes Lightning McQueen's pit stall, looking for tabloid gossip. Claude notices McQueen looking uncomfortable, and shows him to a service ramp door leading directly outside, so they can exit without being seen. Claude leads McQueen to a fan rally at his sponsor tent, and introduces him to several of his long-time fans, many of which happen to be former Radiator Springs residents who recognize McQueen. Ironically, McQueen wonders to himself if Chuki would have asked him less questions.
===Other appearances===
In the book Race Around the World, Claude is shown finishing second in the final race of the newly-renamed Hudson Hornet Piston Cup season of 2010, ahead of Misti Motorkrass but behind Lightning McQueen.
==General information==
===Physical appearance===
He is a Husker Morocco with a yellow, black and white livery, sporting Leak Less sponsor decals and Lightyear racing tires. Similar to Chick Hicks, he also has a black grille resembling a mustache. His top speed is 185 mph (297 km/h) and has 580 hp (430 kW).
According to IMCDB, he is based on the 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR.
===Friends and teammates===
Claude is friends with fellow racer Lightning McQueen. The two participate in training sessions together and look out for one another on the circuit. he is a idiot
As a member of the Leak Less team, Claude races under coaching of crew chief Earl Filter, while relying on his several pitties, including Stacy, for assistance. He and his belongings are transported between races by the Leak Less Hauler.
==Official profiles and statistics==
===Mattel Disney Pixar Cars card back===
*"To make it to the Piston Cup takes a lot of dedication, guts, and horsepower! Here's to the Leakless car. He may not have come in the top 3, but he's a winner none-the-less!"
===Car Finder Game===
===Meet the Cars===
*Some would say that Leakless Adult Dripping Pans is not a prestigious sponsor, but Claude Scruggs would disagree, he's been the #52 yellow, black and white for more than two decades and he wears the Leakless logo with pride. His fan base might be a bit older but thanks to the automotive boom of the late 1940s there are a lot of them and their enthusiasm for the sport and for Scruggs is so intense they can barely contain themselves.
===Pixarpedia===
*Claude Scruggs is a Moroco. He has been with his sponsor, Leakless Adult Drip Pans, for over two decades!
===The Official Magazine===
*Top Speed: 185 MPH
*Engine: 580 HP
*Experience: 5/5
*Driving Skill: 3/5
*Sportsmanship: 3/5
*Specialty: An expert on the ins and outs of motor-racing
==List of appearances==
Title 	Year	Notes
Cars 	2006	
Old, New, Red, Blue! 	2006	Cars tie-in book
The Rookie 	2009	Cover only
"On-Track Fun" 	2009	Cars Magazine #18
"Fans Old and New" 	2009	Cars Magazine #19
Go with the Glow! 	2009	Appears as a sticker
The Fast Lane 	2010	Cover only
Race Around the World	2011	
"The Stolen Flag" 	2011	
==Gallery==
Claude3-1-.jpg|Cars promotional image
Claude and Johnny.jpg|Claude’s first appearance on-screen
Claude, Rusty, Brush, Haul and Greg.jpg|Cars
Todd, Claude and Haul.jpeg|Cars
Claude and Haul.jpeg|Cars
TodScruggs.jpg|Cars
James xxxxxx.png|Cars
ClaudeScruggsLightningMcQueenCars.jpg|Claude next to Lightning McQueen
File:Misty and Claude.jpg|Claude ahead of Misti Motorkrass
File:Lightning McQueen and Brush Curber.jpg|Cars
Toddclaude.jpg|Cars
File:PiccoloPerryCars.jpg|Cars
File:Ruby-easy-oaks-personnage-cars-01.jpg|Cars
StacyCars.jpg|Claude in the pits
File:TrunkFreshTeam.jpg|Cars
File:Aiken Axler in Shiny Wax Pit Stop.PNG|Cars
File:PittiesCarsMSOS.jpg|Cars
File:RomanDunesCars.jpg|Cars
Lee1.png|Cars
File:VS--YouTube-Cars2006OpeningSceneDinoco400RaceLightningMcQueenVSChickHicksRemastered4K60FPS-2’54”.jpg|Cars
File:Cars-disneyscreencaps.com-450.jpg|Cars
File:Winford in the crash.jpg|Cars
File:Cars-disneyscreencaps.com-469.jpg|Cars
File:Cars-disneyscreencaps.com-479.jpg|Cars
File:HaulInngasCars.jpg|Cars
File:Claude Scruggs unexpectedly comes face to face with Billy Oilchanger.jpg|Claude Scruggs unexpectedly comes face to face with Billy Oilchanger
File:BillyOilchanger2.jpg|Cars
File:BillyOilchanger3.jpg|Cars
File:James and Haul hit Billy.jpg|Cars
ClaudeScruggsCars11.jpg|Cars
File:ClaudeScruggsCars12.jpg|Cars
IMG 0314.jpeg|Cars
IMG 0315.jpeg|Cars
IMG 0316.jpeg|Cars
IMG 0317.jpeg|Cars
File:ToddMarcus3.jpg|Cars
File:ToddMarcus5.jpg|Cars
File:ToddMarcus4.jpg|Cars
File:ToddMarcus7.jpg|Cars
File:ToddMarcus8.jpg|Claude ran to Todd Marcus and ran onto the roof of the car
File:Kevin, Crusty and Ponchy Crash.png|Todd and Claude lay flat on their backs staying still.
File:Cars-disneyscreencaps.com-539.jpg|Lightning McQueen Jump
ClaudeScruggs13.jpg|Lightning McQueen landing right on Claude Scruggs and ready to take off
File:Cars-disneyscreencaps.com-541.jpg|Lightning McQueen takesoff
File:Two Claude Scruggs.png|An error of two Claudes in the pits
File:PitRowMSOSCars.jpg|Cars
File:5EFB8C75-D0F2-471F-B0CA-1CBC78AF8017.jpeg|Cars
File:AE.jpg|Cars
File:Ernie-gearson-personnage-cars-01.jpg|Cars
File:Ernie-gearson-personnage-cars-02.jpg|Cars
File:ClaudeScruggs.jpg|Car Finder Game profile.
File:The Rookie Cover 3rd Issue.jpg|Claude in a comic cover.
File:Fans old and new 1.png|Fans Old and New 
File:Fans old and new 2.png|Fans Old and New 
File:Fans old and new 3.png|Claude helps Lightning McQueen sneak out of the stadium.
File:Fans old and new 4.png|Fans Old and New 
Cars Ongoing 00 rev 02.jpg|Claude appears in Cars (comic)
Racers2011.png|Race Around the World
File:TheFastLane.JPG|Claude in a The Fast Lane cover.
File:The Stolen flag 1.jpeg| The Stolen Flag 
Garstecki Leak Less.png|Cars: The Video Game
Cars2BetaScreenshot.png|Cars 2: The Video Game
Leak Less (Claude Scruggs).jpg|Diecast
Leak less desert.jpg|2006 release 
Ll07.jpg|2007 release
Pcr07.png|2007 release with Strip Weathers, Chick Hicks, Lightning McQueen, and Nitroade
D400.08.png|2007 release with Lightning McQueen, Chick Hicks, Strip Weathers, Billy Oilchanger, Aiken Axler, Todd Marcus, and Crusty Rotor
Leak less world of cars.jpg|2008 release
Llns08.jpg|2008 release with Todd Marcus
Earl filter world of cars pack.png|2008 release with Stacy and Earl Filter
Leak less race o rama.jpg|2009 release
Vitoline race o rama pack.jpg|2009 release with Lightning McQueen, Misti Motorkrass, and James Cleanair
Leak less race o rama pack.png|2009 release with Stacy and Earl Filter
File:Leak less hauler race o rama night pack.png|2009 release (with Stacy and Leak Less Hauler)
Ror todd claude.jpg|2009 release with Todd Marcus
File:Leak less rubber tires race o rama kmart.jpg|2009 release (Rubber Tires)
File:Leak less lenticular v2 final lap single lenticular.jpg|2010 release (Lenticular Eyes)
No stall final lap movie moments.jpg|2010 release with Todd Marcus 
Leak less final lap pack.jpg|2010 release with Lightning McQueen, Misti Motorkrass, and James Cleanair
Octane gain final lap pack.jpg|2010 release with Billy Oilchanger, Lightning McQueen and Kevin Racingtire
File:Leak less hauler final lap pack.png|2010 release (with Stacy and Leak Less Hauler)
File:Leak Pitty.jpg|2013 release (Launcher)
File:Leak less lenticular v2 world of cars 2014 snow globe.jpg|2014 release (Lenticular Eyes)
Leak less cars 2016 single - piston cup.jpg|2016 release
File:Leak less blue desert single - dinoco 400.jpg|2020 release
File:Claude Scruggs 2025 release.png|2025 Release
File:Claude Scruggs Mini Adventures.jpg|Mini Adventures
==Names in other languages==
*Lithuanian: Kamštis
*Polish: Klaudiusz Krab
*Russian:
**Клод Скрагс (transcription: Klod Skrags)
**Клод Скраггз (transcription: Klod Skraggz)
**Клод Скрудж (transcription: Klod Skrudzh)
**Клод Шраггз (transcription: Klod Shraggz)
*Ukrainian: 
**Клод Скраггс (transcription: Klod Skrahhs)
**Клод Скрагс (transcription: Klod Skrahs)
**Клод Скраґґс (transcription: Klod Skraggs)
**Клод Скраггз (transcription: Klod Skrahhz)
**Клод Скраґз (transcription: Klod Skragz)
==Quotes== 
*"H, HH, H, H!!!!" - Cars
*"An old trick among us veterans! In all modesty, I've been racin' for over twenty years!"
*"Hee! Hee! They're not exactly what I'd call "new"!" - "Fans Old and New"
*"...And my fans are getting up there in years!" - "Fans Old and New"
==Trivia == 
*A model of Claude Scruggs was created during early development for Cars: The Videogame. While it was never used in the final game, it was showcased in a 360° view in a 2017 YouTube video.Garstecki, Jeff. "Disney Pixar Cars: Character Models". Retrieved October 13, 2023.
*Claude Scruggs' artwork was seen in an early development screenshot of Cars 2: The Video Game, as part of the character select garage. While it is possible he was considered to included as a playable character, it is likely that his and other character artworks were merely used as a concept placeholder.
*He with Misti Motorkrass appeared in Race Around the World.
==References==
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