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Cruz Ramirez

**Cruz Ramirez** is a racing trainer that appears in Cars 3 who works at the Rusteze Racing Center. She has the task of training Lightning McQueen how to be faster than Jackson Storm a.k.a. her "senior project." Later in the film it is revealed that Cruz always wanted to be a racer, but was too scared. McQueen decides to let her race for Team Rust-Eze in the second half of the Florida 500. Cruz beats the undefeatable Jackson Storm and is crowned, alongside Lightning McQueen as the champion. After McQueen's decision to continue racing Cruz finds herself accepting an offer from Tex Dinoco to become the Dinoco racer.

## Bio

### In Cars 3

* "Cruz may be on Jackson's side of the age gap, but she is on Lightning's side of the conflict. As a lifelong fan of McQueen, she is optimistic, sunny, fierce, and friendly — and now, she is his new, younger coach, coming to Lightning's aid with stars in her eyes when he shows up at the Rust-eze Racing Center."

## Background

When Cruz was younger her family told her to have small dreams ("Dream small or not at all") so she wouldn't be disappointed. To prove her family wrong, Cruz went to try out for racing. Once she got to the track, she realized she didn't belong because of her different appearance. Because of that tragedy, Cruz somehow became a racing trainer at the Rusteze Racing Center.

## Details

* Vehicle Type: 2017 CRS Sports Coupe

* Engine: High Performance DOHC V-6

* Chassis: Aerodynamic Venturi Channeled

* Body: Lightweight Alloy

* Performance: 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, Top Speed of 210 mph

## Gallery

Cruz Ramirez DetailsCruz Ramirez CloseupCruz RamirezSandy Cruz RamirezCruz Ramirez as Frances BeltlineDinoco Cruz RamirezDiecastCruz Ramirez with Earpiece Die-castCruz as Frances Beltline DiecastCruz as Crazy 8 Frances DiecastThomasville Training Cruz Ramirez Die-castDinoco Cruz Ramirez Diecast
## Trivia

* Cruz's character was originally going to be a cocky male character like Lightning McQueen was in Cars
* Cruz's license plate number, C01-06A, stands for Cristela January - Sixth Alonzo
Buford Camshaft

**Buford Camshaft** is a former racecar who raced in the 1954 Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars 3. He is sponsored by Southern Gold Gasoline and The Smokehouse and is #29. He appears at Thomasville Speedway racing alongside the other legendary racers.

## Livery

Buford is red and white and has the same model as Junior Moon which is a 1940 Ford Coupe. He has black-wall tires and chrome hubcaps. He has logos for Southern Gold Gasoline and The Smokehouse on his sides. He also has the #29 on his doors and on his roof.

## Trivia

* Darren Leadfoot gets painted in Buford Camshaft's livery in the Thomasville Tribute race
Faster's Garage

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**Faster's Garage** is a sponsor of the 1954 Piston Cup Racing Series season in Cars 3.

## About

Faster's Garage is located in St. Joseph, Tennessee. They do tune ups and work on brakes, belts, and lube & oil. They even appear to sell Fits Right Brake Pads which may be their own product.

## Trivia

* The color scheme is very similar to Shifty Drug from Cars and may be one of the companies which formed Shifty Drug
Chris Roamin'

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**Chris Roamin'** is a Next Generation racecar in the 2018 Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars 3. He races for Team Combustr and is #11. He first appears at the Florida International Speedway in the Florida 500. He is seen at the back of the restart right after Cruz Ramirez replaces Lightning McQueen.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Chris replaces Chip Gearings as the Next Gen Combustr racer
Dusty Rust-Eze

**Dusty Rust-Eze** is the brother of Rusty Rust-Eze and co-owner of Rust-Eze in Cars.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Dusty and his brother, Rusty, like to help out their fellow rusty cars almost as much as they like retting jokes. That is why they invented Rust-Eze Medicated Bumper Ointment. Whether it's some browning around the wheel well or a bumper that's completely falling off, Rusty and Dusty are there with a can of Rust-Eze to fix it, or at least ease the burning, itching, and soreness that plague so many cars."

## Trivia

* He and Rusty represent the Dodge Brothers in real life
Chief Tank Coat (Cars 3)

**Chief Tank Coat** is a character in Cars 3 who is the crew chief for Team Tank Coat in the Piston Cup Racing Series.

## Livery

Chief Tank Coat is a pink pickup truck with the same model as John Lassetire, Kris Revstopski, and Chief Vitoline (Cars 3). She has brown eyes, and the #36 on her doors. She is always shown with a black headset.

## Trivia

* Unlike Chief Tank Coat from Cars, she has no Tank Coat logo on the hood
Bobby Swift

**Bobby Swift** is a new character and Octane Gain racer in Cars 3. He appears to be a rival or friend to Cal Weathers and Lightning McQueen.

## Bio

### In Cars 3

"Bobby Swift is known for squeezing past his opponents at the last moment to win a race. He's always wheel to wheel with Lightning McQueen and Brick Yardley. Bobby, Lightning, and Brick are always sparring with one another at the front of the pack, but no matter the outcome, they remain good buddies."

## Gallery

DiecastLightning McQueen, Cal Weathers, and Bobby Swift leading the pack
## Trivia

* Bobby replaces Billy Oilchanger for the sponsor of Octane Gain sometime in between the events of Cars and Cars 3.
Christina Carcia

**Christina Carcia** is a fan of the Piston Cup Racing Series who is seen watching the Dinoco 400 at the Motor Speedway of the South in Cars. She is seen in the stands close to Jay W., Christina Wheeland, Mia and Tia.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Christina Carcia is named after Pixar employee, Christina Garcia
* Her die-cast was cancelled in 2017 and has yet to be released
* A nearly identical car to her is seen next to Marty Brakeburst at a different part of the stands. This car even has the same accessories
* She along with Miguel Camino with Flames, Amera Revzk, and Cars 3Brent Mustangburger are the only cancelled cars that have seen to be carded. Credit to FauxWheelDrive7
Eli Turnpike

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**Eli Turnpike** is a legendary racer in Cars 3 who races in the 1954 Piston Cup Racing Series alongside many other well-known legends. He is sponsored by Faster's Garage and Fits Right Brake Pads, with Dinoco and Grandol as secondary sponsors.

## Livery

Eli is mainly red and yellow with white number #26 on his doors and is the same model as Junior Moon. He is from St. Joseph, Tennessee and has logos for Faster's Garage (Tune up, Brakes, Belts, Lube & Oil), Fits Right Brake Pads, Dinoco, and Grandol which are his sponsors. He has his number and another Faster's Garage logo on his back. He has brown eyes and his license plate reads L04-15F.

## Gallery

Eli Turnpike & Duke Coulters at Thomasville Speedway
## Trivia

* For the Thomasville tribute race, Chip Gearings gets a paint job matched to this racer's design
* Eli was originally called Jimmy Lugwrench as a codename for the die-cast
* Eli is #26, which is also the number of Unnamed White & Gray Nash Ambassador. It is unknown if this is an error or intentional as they would have raced at the same time
Cozy Cone Motel

The Cozy Cone Motel is a motel in Cars, owned by Sally Carrera and is the only currently open motel in Radiator Springs.

## History

The Cozy Cone Motel was opened circa 1950s and was recently refurbished at the time the first Cars took place. Sally Carrera now owns and operates the motel.

## Gallery

The Cozy Cone Precision Series at D23Cozy Cones (Front View)
## Trivia

* The Cozy Cones were inspired by a tee pee motel on Route 66
Chief Apple

**Chief Apple** is a character in Cars 3 who is the crew chief of J.P. Drive in the Piston Cup Racing Series.

## Livery

Chief Apple is a white 4-door sedan and has the same model as Jen Tansedan. She has Apple logos on her doors and a black headset.

## Trivia

* This is the only Apple crew chief as there was none in Cars and this chief is the chief for both Cars 3 racers
Aiden

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**Aiden** is one of the many student trainees at the Rusteze Racing Center who is being trained to potentially someday taking over the Rust-Eze sponsorship.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Aiden will be released in the 2018 Mattel Cars Die-Cast Line in a 2-pack with Gabriel
2021 Cars Diecast Line

* Lightning McQueen as Easter Buggy (Actually from Mater & the Easter Buggy) (New\*)
* The Easter Buggy (Actually from Mater & the Easter Buggy)

### 2-packs

* Dusty Rust-Eze & Rusty Rust-Eze
* Sally Carrera & Cruisin' Lightning McQueen

### Deluxes

* Red
* Leroy Traffik with Snow Tires
* Elvis RV

## As Seen in Cars 2

### Singles

* Raoul CaRoule
* Max Schnell
* Lewis Hamilton
* Jeff Gorvette
* Bob Pulley
* Harumi
* Suki
* Kabuto
* Cartney Carsper
* Mama Bernoulli
* Rusteze Lightning McQueen (Actually from Cars 3)

### 2-packs

* Lightning McQueen with Racing Wheels & Mater
* Erik Laneley & Alex Carvill

## As Seen in Cars 3

### Singles

* Cars 3 Bob Cutlass
* Pit Crew Member Fillmore (Originally in Cars)
* Jimmy Cables
* Brian Spark
* Jackson Storm
* Lightning McQueen (Cars 3 Lightning McQueen with Piston Cup) (New\*)
* Millie (New\*)
* Trainer Cruz Ramirez
* Tom W.
* Aiden
* Kurt
* Pushover
* Jambalaya Chimichanga
* Jimbo II
* Pileup
* Taco
* Blind Spot
* Smokey
* Rich Hurry (New\*)
* Robert Jamjones (New\*)
* Pam Wheeldarrow (New\*)
* Floyd Morgan (New\*)
* Caleb Worley (New\*)
* Joe Don Jackson (New\*)
* Ducky Fauntleroy (New\*)
* Jimmy Lugwrench (New\*)
* Sheldon Shifter
* H.J. Hollis
* J.D. McPillar
* Will Rusch (New\*)
* M Fast Fong (New\*)
* Nick Shift (New\*)
* Jim Reverick (New\*)
* Bumper $ave Racing Tractor
* Easy Idle Racing Tractor (New\*)
* Sputter Stop Racing Tractor (New\*)
* View Zeen Racing Tractor (New\*)
* Clutch-Aid Racing Tractor (New\*)
* Track Damage Cruz Ramirez (New\*)
* Dinoco Cruz Ramirez
* Fabulous Lightning McQueen
* Racing Start Luigi & Guido (New\*)
* Hot Rod Junior Moon
* Hot Rod River Scott (New\*)
* Hot Rod Louise "Barnstormer" Nash (New\*)
* Hot Rod Smokey (Never Appears)
* Kathy Copter (Actually from Cars)

### 2-packs

* Bobby Swift & Brick Yardley
* Jackson Storm & Laura Spinwell
* Hit & Run
* Heyday Junior Moon & Heyday Leroy Heming
* Ryan "Inside" Laney & Eric Braker
* Double Clutch Daley (New\*) & Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet

### Deluxes

* Cars 3 Mack
* Miss Fritter
* Arvy
* Dr. Damage
* Xavier Roadault
* Team 95 and 51 Mater (Never Appears)
* Corporal Josh Coolant (Actually from Cars 2)

## Racing Red

### Singles

* Racing Red Mater
* Racing Red Jackson Storm
* Racing Red Sally Carrera

## Haulers

* Cars 3 Mack Hauler
* June Fäster Hauler
* Wally Hauler

## NASCAR

### Singles

* Crew Chief Mater
* Pit Crew Luigi & Guido
* Lightning McQueen #95
* Jackson Storm #2.0
* William Byrev #24
* Chase Racelott #9
* Gogo Logano #22
* Ryan "Inside" Laney #12
* Carstin "Ace" Dillon #3
* Danny Swervez #99
Chief No Stall (Cars 3)

**Chief No Stall** is a character in Cars 3 who is the crew chief for Team No Stall in the Piston Cup Racing Series.

## Livery

Chief No Stall is a light red SUV with the same model as Melissa Bernabrake. He/she has the #123 on his/her doors and has brown eyes. He/she also has a black headset. He/she currently bears a dark red paintjob to fit Jonas Carvers.

## Trivia

* Even though Todd Marcus has a lot of blue coloring on him, Chief No Stall doesn't have any blue and has the original paint scheme that Roman Dunes had
"Yankee"

**"Yankee"** is a navy jet in the Jolly Wrenches that appeared in the U.S.S. Flysenhower in Planes.

## Livery

"Yankee" is just like Bravo, Echo, "Delta", and "Tango", but with a red, white, and blue helmet and a different number, #424.

## Trivia

* While "Yankee" is very pretty, in the film he had a yellow helmet just like "Delta", but Mattel changed it so he's more unique.
Blue Grit

**Blue Grit** is an off-roader who appears in the Cars Toon short, Radiator Springs 500 1/2 in which he and a group of off-roaders come to the town's Stanley Days festival to challenge Lightning McQueen to an off-road race.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Blue Grit is very similar in appearance to El Machismo from Cars Race O' Rama
* He and his friends are playable characters in the app, Cars: Fast as Lightning
Dan Sclarkenberg

**Dan Sclarkenberg** is a character in Cars. He is the Co-Anchor to Kim Carllins. Dan appears in Cars when Lightning McQueen first goes missing. He also appears in Cars: Precision as a Anchorman on "55 MPH News."

## Bio

### In Cars

"Dan Sclarkenberg knows news. And knowing news like Dan knows news allows Dan to cruise for new news that might not be known. Naturally, knowing news as soon as Dan knows news puts him in the know, and since he knew it when it was new and is thus able to report it in the now, then yes, Dan knows news."

### In Cars: Precision

"Dan Sclarkenberg knows news and while crusing for new news with Kim Carllins Dan finds news about a racing stadium to be built in Radiator Springs. This news is new to Dan and Kim and knowing news like Dan knows news means being the first to know new news."

## Livery

Dan is a light greenish Park Motors Perk EX, a made up car.

## Gallery

Dan & Kim Cars: Precision Cover ArtDan & Kim at the Motor Speeday of the SouthDan and Kim on 55 MPH News
## Trivia

* Dan's diecast is slightly smaller than Race Official Tom although they are very similar
* His diecast was cancelled in 2010 and got released in 2016
Charlie Cargo

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**Charlie Cargo** is an SUV that is part of Sarge's SUV Boot Camp in Radiator Springs and appears in the credit scene of Cars.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Charlie shares the same model as Marco Axelbender, Richard "Clayton" Kensington, Tormentor's Biggest Fan, and I-Screamer's Biggest Fan
Brian Gearlooski

**Brian Gearlooski** is a fictional car that did not appear in any Cars movies. He was however made as a diecast and his supposed role is as Rip Clutchgoneski's crew chief in the World Grand Prix in Cars 2.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Brian Gearlooski is a Trunkov and is exactly like Lubewig and Jason Hubkap
Dewey Conerod

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**Dewey Conerod** is a former racecar in the 1954 Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars 3. He appears at Fireball Beach racing right next to Doc Hudson himself.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Dewey almost appears to be "Slim" Hood, however they appear to have different numbers
Brian Fuel

Brian Fuel is a giant forklift that appears in Cars 2 in Ye Left Turn Inn in London, England. This page is for notes about him in the movie, but also for him in "Radiator Springs Things."

## Bio

Brian works at the Ye Left Turn Inn Bar located in England, but since then, he went to Radiator Springs to work at Cafe 66 as a bartender. He works with Not Chuck and Team 95 Pitty and despises them very much.

## Trivia

* Brian has been released as a Mattel diecast as of 2015
* It's unknown why he didn't just throw Grem and Acer out of Ye Left Turn Inn at the Policemen
* Ever since Not Chuck and 95 Pitty started working at Cafe 66, they've had a very big feud
Dinoco Showgirl No. 2

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**Dinoco Showgirl #2** is a showgirl seen on the Dinoco stage at both races in Cars.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Those nine blue-feathered beauties on deck at the Dinoco publicity tent are the "Dinocuties." They're the last dancers standing after a fierce competition in which the gals lived in a giant dorm and competed on television. On the final episode, Strip "The King" Weathers picked the winners."

## Livery

Dinoco Showgirl #2 is a blue sedan with a big feathered tiara. Her eyes looks the opposite way Dinoco Showgirl No. 1's do.
André

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André (Raoul CaRoule Hauler) is Raoul CaRoule's hauler and although not seen in Cars 2, can be assumed to be present at the World Grand Prix races.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* André didn't physically appear in anything, however a toy version of him was made making it seem quite possible that he does exist in the Cars franchise
Chief Trunk Fresh

**Chief Trunk Fresh** is a pickup truck who is the chief of Dirkson D'Agostino and is employed by the Trunk Fesh company in Cars.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Chief Trunk Fresh was never released as a diecast, however if he had been released he would likely share the same model as Chris Cartar, Chief htB, Roger Wheeler and Chief N20 Cola
"Racing Days in Radiator Springs"

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"Racing Days in Radiator Springs" (S1, Ep.3) is a Cars: Precision episode where Radiator Springs gets super busy due to Lightning McQueen's decision to stay in town and open a racetrack near RS.

## About

"Now that Lightning McQueen has decided to stay in Radiator Springs and build a racetrack, a few months have passed and the racetrack is finally complete! The town has gotten very busy since cars are coming to watch the race tomorrow. Flo is having trouble getting to her customers across the street and Luigi & Guido are having trouble changing cars' tires due to the crowds of cars. Mia and Tia see McQueen again and apply for a job at Flo's V8 Cafe so they can stay close to him. The Cozy Cone Motel has no vacancy and Sally Carrera and Sarge are building tents outside for the extra guests, not to mention all of the new racecars visiting to race. The next day is the time for the first race at the Radiator Springs Speedway hosted by Tow Mater and Darrell Cartrip! Who will win? It's very close, but McQueen sticks out his tongue and wins!!!!!

## Trivia

* This episode is the first time Darrell Cartrip speaks in Cars: Precision
* The episode is based on the second half of the story of the same name
Dr. Damage

**Dr. Damage** is a participant of the Demolition Derby at the Thunder Hollow Speedway in Cars 3. He is #5 in the derby and also is one of the more respected participants due to his large size.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Dr. Damage is very similar to Dr. Feel Bad because they are both modified ambulances
Chick Hicks Racing Academy

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The Chick Hicks Racing Academy is a school that is taught by Chick Hicks and teaches cheating and winning at all costs without loss in the Cars franchise.

## Students

* Boost - (2007-09)
* Wingo - (2007-09)
* DJ - (2007-09)
* Snot Rod - (2007-09)
* The Vins - (2010-10)
* Candice - (2010-10)
* El Machismo - (2010-10)
* Stinger - (2010-10)
* Various green cars (2010-10)
* Lewis

## Trivia

* There are not as many known students in Chick's academy compared to the Doc Hudson Racing Academy
Brian Park Motors

**Brian Park Motors** is a souvenir vendor for the Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars and appeared in the grandstands selling antenna balls to visitors.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Brian thought it would be fun to sell antenna balls at the racetrack for a summer--the problem is, that summer was ten years ago. He has hoped to start seriously pursuing his singing career in September, but one thing led to another and his part-time job became his career. But Brian does enjoy the excitement of the racetrack, and sometimes when he's calling out, "Get your antenna balls here!" over the roaring crowds, he likes to imagine he's belting out a classic show tune over the cheers of his adoring fans."

## Trivia

* Brian is the Cars counterpart of Buck The Tooth Vendor
Boost

**Boost** is the leader of the Delinquent Road Hazards in the Cars franchise. Boost, Wingo, DJ, and Snot Rod mess with a sleepy Mack which causes McQueen to get lost.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Boost wasn't always a gang leader. When he was younger he worked at a garage for elderly cars where he befriended an early drop-tank racer who turned him on to the ways of racing with Nitrous. Learning from the master, who had racked up records on the Great Salt Lake, Boost promised the old-timer he's keep the tradition alive."

## Livery

Boost is a metallic grayish-purple Kyoku Jitsu with three N20 Cola on his trunk, along with a black spoiler. He has a black hood as well as black trim along his fenders. He also has the word BOOST inscribed on his doors in a purple-ish color. According to his license plate, he is from Nitropolis.
Bob Cutlass

**Bob Cutlass** is a racing announcer for Racing Sports Network in the Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars. He co-announces in the booth with Darrell Cartrip.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Bob Cutlass is a world-renowned sports announcer. He's covered every sporting event from tractor pulls to monster-truck rallies, including the last three Auto Games, but he's most famous for teaming up with former Piston Cup racer Darrell Cartrip to announce Piston Cup racing on the Racing Sports Network. Bob Cutlass is the voice of reason to Darrell's enthusiastic and colorful commentary."

## Gallery

Bob Cutlass & Darrell Cartrip in CarsBob Cutlass & Darrell Cartrip in Cars 3
## Trivia

* Bob Cutlass is named after his voice actor, Bob Costas
* Bob Cutlass has a similar design to Bruce Boxmann
* Due to his license plate number, RSN, Bob may be the owner of the company
Duff Wrecks

**Duff Wrecks** is a truck seen on Interstate 40 during Cars mad at the Delinquent Road Hazards for cutting him off.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Duff has a lot of steam to blow off, especially considering that he's a diesel. He spends most of his time working out at the gym, pulling rigs, and practicing tough-guy comebacks to himself in the mirror. But when faced with actual conflict, he's as shy as a four-cylinder."

## Trivia

* Duff has the same model as Dexter Hoover, Chief Dinoco, etc.
Donna Pits

**Donna Pits** is a Rust-Eze car that appeared in the Rust-Eze tent in Cars.

## Bio

### In Cars

* "Donna loved living in Long Island. True, she was fraught with corrosion, but the salty air was no match for the good ol' gusto and love of meeting new friends. Greeting the European and Asian imports making sure they found warm fuel and garages made it all worth it. What's a little rust after all?"

## Livery

Donna is a beige color with brown rusty spots on her hood, roof, trunk, and doors. There are also rust spots on other parts of the car too.
Barry

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**Barry** is one of the four muscle cars from Queens, New York in Cars: the Video Game. He is friends with Vince, Sonny, and Lenny and tries to help Chick Hicks in the story mode.

## Livery

Despite his name implying he is a Plymouth Barracuda, Barry actually appears to be mostly based off of a 1970 Dodge Charger.

## Trivia

* Barry appears to have pop-up headlights because sometimes they are visible and other times they are not
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## Wide Easy Idle Pitty

* Without Toolgun
* With Toolgun

The **Wide Easy Idle Pitty** is one of Ruby "Easy" Oaks' pitties employeed by the Easy Idle racing team in the movie Cars. He was supposed to be released in a Piston Cup Nights crew set along with other members of his team and in a hauler/racer/pitty 3-pack in 2010, but was cancelled along with the N2O Cola pit crew.
Andy Vaporlock

Andy Vaporlock is a rusty car that appeared in the Rust-Eze tent in Cars.

## Bio

"Andy Vaporlock rusted into the Rust-Eze tent one night as a salesman trying to promote his invention, the first ever rusting medication that works in 36 weeks or less when he heard about a new bumper ointment. He made a great deal with Rusty and Dusty and they set Andy up with a free bottle of Rust-Eze. Andy sure made a mistake though cause turns out, Rust-Eze can make you rust if you're allergic. Andy still tells a tale or two about his days in the sales business."
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## Tall Easy Idle Pitty

The **Tall Easy Idle Pitty** is one of Ruby "Easy" Oaks' pitties employeed by the Easy Idle racing team in the movie Cars. He was supposed to be released in a Piston Cup Nights crew set along with other members of his team and in a hauler/racer/pitty 3-pack in 2010, but was cancelled along with the N2O Cola pit crew.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* He shares the exact same expression with the Tall Bumper Save Pitty.
Cousin Tommy Joe

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**Cousin Tommy Joe** is one of Mater's cousins. He appears only in the Cars video games and is an opponent in the Rustbucket Stadium.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* According to bios of the cousins, all of them are cousins of each other meaning that Tommy Joe has at least 6 aunts/uncles
Arvy

**Arvy** is a motorhome who participates in the Demolition Derby at Thunder Hollow Speedway. He informs Miss Fritter that Frances Beltline (Cruz Ramirez) and Chester Whipplefilter (Lightning McQueen) don't have any dents.

## Bio

### In Cars 3

* "Arvy Motorhome is an RV camper with an edge. He plays rough on the track alongside Dr. Damage and Miss Fritter, spinning and smashing the competition every Friday night at the Crazy Eight, to their fans' delight. Arvy is a formidable demolition racer, big enough to take on anyone insane enough to play along."

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Arvy's name is a pun on 'RV'
* Arvy's number is #00, much like Zed's in Planes
Bruiser Bukowski

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* Race-O-Rama Movie Moments Series (2009)
* Race-O-Rama 3-Car Gift Pack (2009)
* Piston Cup Nights Series (Pit Crew Set) (2009-2010)
* Piston Cup Nights Series (Hauler/Racer/Pitty Set) (2009-2010)

**Bruiser Bukowski** work for Team Hostile Takeover Bank in the Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars and is also Chick Hicks' sidekick.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Bruiser Bukowski has been a part of Chick's pit crew for ten long years. Before that, they were in high school together, and before that they were in a drama club together. Bruiser is Chick's number two fan, only because the number one spot was already taken by Chick himself."

## Trivia

* Bruiser's original diecast had brown eyes, but in some subsequent re-releases he had blue eyes, which is innacurate to the movie.
* He is the only HTB Pitty to be named.
Cotter Pin Bar & Grill

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**The Cotter Pin Bar & Grill** is a bar in Thomasville, Georgia where many cars like to hang out in Cars 3.

## Employees

* Sweet Tea (Waitress & Performer)
* Unnamed Pitty (Runs Bar)
* Robert Jamjones (Guitarist)
* Rich Hurry (Slide Guitarist)
* Pam Wheeldarrow (Drummer)

## Patrons

* Smokey
* Louise "Barnstormer" Nash
* River Scott
* Junior Moon
* Lightning McQueen
* Cruz Ramirez
* Luigi
* Guido
* Jenni Towland
* Andrew Vrooman
* Unnamed Teal Retro Sedan
* Xanadu Bumpers
* Jen Tansedan
* Emily Engine
* Bill Revs
* Vandon Kerr
* Unnamed Red & White Pickup Truck
* Unnamed Orange Hugo

## Gallery

Lightning McQueen & Smokey outside the Cotter Pin (concept art)
Big Bentley

**Big Bentley** is a giant clock in London, England in Cars 2. In the film, the Lemons trap Tow Mater, Holley Shiftwell, and Finn McMissle in the clock to be crushed by the gears. Inside the clock is also where Grem and Acer project the camera from to kill Lightning McQueen.

## About

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## Trivia

* The clock is based off of Big Ben in real life
* The gears in the "Car-ified" version are much larger than in real life to make a menacing effect
Budville Trading Company

**The Budville Trading Company** is an old abandoned gasoline station next to Fillmore's Taste Inn in Radiator Springs in the Cars franchise.

## About

There isn't a lot of information about Budville, even the owner. It's also unknown if it reopens after the events of Cars. However, it is seen most notably while Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater are talking about backwards driving, helicopter rides, and about Sally.

## Trivia

* There is a real Budville Trading Company on Route 66 in New Mexico
* Unfortunately, there is not planned to be a Precision Series Budville
Bruce Boxmann

**Bruce Boxmann** is the crew chief of Lewis Hamilton in the World Grand Prix in Cars 2.

## Bio

### Cars 2

"Bruce is among the world's most demanding crew chiefs. He's notorious around the racing world for his intense, revved-up training sessions. Bruce is incredibly strict on his current racing champion, Lewis Hamilton, keeping him on a daily regimen of 100 hot laps and 2 hours of chicane work each morning. He expects Hamilton to maintain the same technical discipline, whether he's casually driving around town or going all-out in competition. With focused training like this, it's no wonder that Boxmann and Lewis are a highly favoured team to win at the World Grand Prix."

## Trivia

* Bruce has a similar body style to Bob Cutlass
"Bud"

**"Bud"** is a motorhome race fan that appeared in Cars in Redneck Hill with a few other RVs at the Motor Speedway of the South track.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Bud's a classy rig and long-time Piston Cup loyalist who's got a funny anecdote for every racer on the track. For just a few liters of Dinoco oil, he'll probably spill a secret or two."

## Trivia

* Bud is named after the real Bud Luckey and even has the jackalope from Boundin' which the real Bud voiced
* The diecast of "Bud" was cancelled in 2010, but was eventually released as a Super Chase in 2016
Eugene Carbureski

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**Eugene Carbureski** races for Tank Coat in the Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars.

## Bio

"*Eugene Carbureski got his start prepping racecars at a local race shop. But it didn't take long before he realized he had more nuts and bolts knowledge of racing than most of the other arrogant cars he was working on. A pick up race during lunch one day between Eugene and one of the pros showed that he had more power than he knew what to do with. With that one simple victory, Eugene garnered the attention of Wells Runabout, the owner of Team Tank Coat, and the rest is history!*"

## Trivia

* Eugene Carbureski does actually have a pit crew in the movie, having Jerry Drivechain as one of those members.

## Gallery

Motor Speedway of the South Set Release.Pit Row Race-Off Launcher Release.Synthetic Rubber Tires Release.2016 Piston Cup Series Re-release.
Chief Leak Less (Cars 3)

**Chief Leak Less** is a character in Cars 3 who is the crew chief for Team Leak Less in the Piston Cup Racing Series.

## Livery

Chief Leak Less is a black SUV with a yellow #52 on his doors. He also has a black headset and appears to be the same model as Clutch Foster. His paint job was changed to yellow after Brian Spark got fired.
Blind Spot

**Blind Spot** is a contestant of the Demolition Derby at the Thunder Hollow Speedway in Cars 3. She is #10 in the derby.

## Livery

Blind Spot is a Brawny Motor Co. Prince XL that is painted blue and pink with pink spots on her design.

## Trivia

* Blind Spot is a female, however the diecast release of her depicts her as a male
Bertha Butterswagon

**Bertha Butterswagon** is a small coupe seen on Interstate 40 in Cars staring at Mack for making weird faces in the back of a truck.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Bertha Butterswagon has made a mint off her custom line of license-plate frames, each one hand painted with little teddy cars. They've swept the nation and can be found in auto-parts stores everywhere. Who knew a homemade holiday gift for her sister would become such a hit?"

## Trivia

* Bertha's diecast was cancelled in 2010 and has yet to be released
Darren Leadfoot

**Darren Leadfoot** is the racecar sponsored by Team Shiny Wax in the Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars.

## Bio

"*Darren Leadfoot is a racecar in the Piston Cup. His sponsor is Shiny Wax, and his number is 82. Darren Leadfoot is the LAST guy you want drafting you on the final turn. Known for his sudden 11th hour accelerations, Darren's one car who won't let anything or anyone stand between him and the finish line!*"

## Gallery

Darren and many other racersDarren Leadfoot with Pit Stop BarrierCars 3 Diecast
## Trivia

* The original name for Shiny Wax was Waxy Wax
Brake Boyd

**Brake Boyd** is a car seen right next to Coriander Widetrack and is most likely her father in Cars.

## Bio

"Brake Boyd got a great deal on tickets to the Piston Cup tie-breaker race in California and surprised his family with the great news! He was very surprised to hear that fighter jets even fly over the speedway! Right before the jets flew over, Brake bought his daughter, Coriander an antenna ball in the shape of a jet. His family have since become long-time Piston Cup fans! They attend every race and are now known as the Widetracks. The real question is if he'll be able to get home because he's poor with directions."

## Gallery

M.A, Coriander, and Brake at the Los Angeles International Speedway
## Trivia

* Strangely his daughter, Coriander Widetrack, doesn't share the same last name.
Bessie

**Bessie** (Basic Service Equipment) is the road-paver in the Cars series. In Cars, Bessie is hated by Lightning McQueen and he is forced to repave the road of Radiator Springs with her for his community service.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Bessie is Radiator Springs' resident road-paving machine. Everyone agrees she's a low-maintenance gal, but more than one unsuspecting hitcher has learned her quirks the hard way. Doc likes to say laying asphalt with Bessie is more like dancing than paving. her with kerosene, gravel, and tar, and she'll produce the most beautiful ribbon of blacktop you've ever laid rubber on. But you don't want to pull her too fast or get her steamed up. Bessie carries two huge buckets of molten tar and she knows how to use them. Just ask Lightning McQueen!"

## Trivia

* Bessie, along with Frank are some of the hardest diecasts to aquire
* Bessie stands for Basic Service Equipment
Chug & Dottie's Fill n' Fly

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**Chug & Dottie's Fill n' Fly** is a service station located in Propwash Junction, Minnesota in the Planes franchise. The fueling station/mechanic shop is co-owned by Chug and Dottie.

## About

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## Trivia

* In Air Mater, it's called Pancho's Fill n' Fly which is probably before Chug and Dottie moved to town
Brush Curber

**Brush Curber** races for Team Fiber Fuel in the Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Brush Curber is considered to be one of the most consistent veteran Piston Cup contenders. Curber had numerous top ten finishes in the 2006 season, but a string of mid-season malfunctions severely side tracked his run for the Cup. With help from his Fiber Fuel sponsor and an overhauled diet, Brush purged his losing ways. He also attributes his resurgence to his loving wife of forty years, Katherine, and their fourteen children, Hal, Brush Jr., Penelope, Jake, Marty, Willard, Ingrid, Lucille, Scotty, Wendell, Aimee, Kassidy, Florence, and of course Truman."

## Trivia

* According to his bio, Brush is the father to Brush Curber Jr. so that would make him Brush Curber Sr.
* Since Brush has been married for 40 years, that would make him one of the older Piston Cup veteran racers such as James Cleanair and Murray Clutchburn.
Cars 2

**Cars 2** is the 2011 sequel to the 2006 Disney-Pixar film, Cars. This film focuses on Team Lightning McQueen as they race around the world for the World Grand Prix. Due to embarrassment by Tow Mater, McQueen sends him home and causes a whole lot of crazy events including criminals and secret agents which will in turn affect Lightning McQueen and his racing.

## Cast

**Larry the Cable Guy** as Tow Mater

**Owen Wilson** as Lightning McQueen

**Michael Caine** as Finn McMissle

**Emily Mortimer** as Holley Shiftwell

**John Tuturro** as Francesco Bernoulli

**Thomas Kretschmann** as Professor Z

**Joe Mantegna** as Grem

**Peter Jacobson** as Acer

**Eddie Izzard** as Miles Axlerod

**Bonnie Hunt** as Sally Carrera

**Lloyd Cher** as Fillmore

**Paul Dooley** as Sarge

**Tony Shalhoub** as Luigi

**Quido Quaroni** as Guido

**Michael Wallis** as Sheriff

**Cheech Marin** as Ramone

**Katherine Helmond** as Lizzie

**John Ratzenberger** as Mack

**Darrell Waltrip** as Darrell Cartrip

**Brent Musburger** as Brent Mustangburger

**David Hobbs** as David Hobbscap

**Jeff Gordon** as Jeff Gorvette

**Lewis Hamilton** as Lewis Hamilton

**John Lasseter** as John Lassetire

**Franco Nero** as Uncle Lou Topolino

**Vanessa Redgrave** as Mama Topolino

**Jeff Garlin** as Otis

**Richard Kind** as Van

**Eddie McClurg** as Minny

**Brad Lewis** as Tubbs Pacer

**Stanley Townsend** as Vladimir Trunkov

**John Mainieri** as J. Curby Gremlin

**Stanley Townsend** as Victor Hugo

**Velibor Topic** as Alexander Hugo

**Stanley Townsend** as Ivan

**Lloyd Cher** as Tony Trihull

**Michel Michelis** as Tombér

**Bruce Campbell** as Rod "Torque" Redline

**Jason Issacs** as Siddeley

**Jason Issacs** as Leland Turbo

**Sig Hansen** as Crabby

**Vanessa Redgrave** as The Queen

**Teresa Gallagher** as Mater's Computer

**Sonoko Konishi** as Japanese Toilet
DJ

**DJ** is a Delinquent Road Hazard member that appeared in Cars.

## Bio

### In Cars

"From an early age DJ, whose full name is Devon Montgomery Johnston III, was interested in all kinds of music. He had a voracious appetite for collecting records and was a gifted student at a nationally renowned East Coast music conservatory. One evening at a friend's party, Devon met a gentleman by the name of Wingo. An expert in paint and body modification, Wingo designed a custom paint job for Devon and a wicked sound system to match. Now going by the name DJ, Devon revels in his treble but never loses touch with his bass."

## Trivia

* Original versions of his diecast were missing the green stripes on his sides
Double Decker Bus

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Double Decker Bus is a bus seen in Cars 2, somewhere in London, England and is number 91.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* His diecast was supposed to be Topper Deckington III, but for some reason Mattel created a different bus
Alexander Hugo

**Alexander Hugo** is a lemon in the Hugo family in Cars 2. He is one of the four bodyguards of Victor Hugo's.

## Bio

### In Cars 2

"Alexander Hugo is not who you think he is. He is also known as Chop Shop Alex and Alexander the Not-So-Great, among other names. He's got a rap sheet a mile long and connections to the Hugo organized crime family. He's currently wanted in France, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Serbia so check his rap sheet before you go anywhere with him."

## Trivia

* His diecast was originally exclusive to Kmart Day #9
Derek "Decals" Dobbs

**Derek "Decals" Dobbs** is an old car seen in the flashback scene in Cars who worked at Ramone's House Of Body Art and painted the "A Happy Place" mural on the side of Foggy Windshield.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Derek "Decals" Dobbs came to Radiator Springs to find work with his old pal Ramone, touching up paint jobs and giving much-needed face-lifts. Derek not only paints cars, he also paints murals. He did a beautiful mural on the side of one of the town shops, declaring Radiator Springs "A Happy Place.""

## Trivia

* Derek has a similar body to Greta, another old car
Carla Veloso

**Carla Veloso** is the Brazilian racer in the World Grand Prix in Cars 2.

## Livery

Carla is painted green and blue, with a blue spoiler that reads "World Grand Prix". She has blue rims, and grey and orange headlights. She has white dots on her doors. In the World Grand Prix, she is #8.

## "RS Things" Appearances

### Season 1

* "Big D's D-Feated"

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## Trivia

* Carla appears in the American version of Cars 2, but in the Portuguese version of the film, Carla replaces Jeff Gorvette. In the Portuguese version, she is voiced by Claudia Leitte.
* Carla's crew chief is Cruz Besouro
Barry DePedal

**Barry DePedal** is a racecar in the 2018 Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars 3. He is #64, sponsored by Team RPM, and replaces Bruce Miller and Winford "Bradford" Rutherford.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Barry may be named after the same person that Barry Diesel was hence their similar names
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## Singles

* Cars 3 Lightning McQueen

* Jackson Storm

* Cruz Ramirez

* Smokey

* Hank Weathers

* Brick Yardley

* Reb Meeker

* Buck Bearingly

* Unnamed Sputter Stop Racer

* Unnamed Combustr Racer

* Lance

* Sterling

* Dinoco Cruz Ramirez

* Cars 3 Muddy Lightning McQueen

* Fishtail

* Hit

* Run

* T Bone

## Deluxe

* Cars 3 Mack

* Miss Fritter

* Firetruck 017

## Movie Moments

* Cars 3 Lightning McQueen and Sally Carrera

* Young Smokey and Dirt Track Doc Hudson

* Cruz Ramirez and Sterling

* Chick Hicks with Headset and Natalie Certain

* Strip "The King" Weathers and Jeff Gorvette

* Hank Weathers and Hank Weathers
Costanzo Della Corsa

**Costanzo Della Corsa** is a character who appears in the credits of Cars in Luigi's Casa Della Tires asking for tires with his friends, Michael Schumacher Ferrari and Antonio Veloce Eccelente.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Costanzo has the same make and model as Antonio Veloce Eccelente, Carlo Maserati, and Bindo
* Costanzo makes a cameo at the Los Angeles International Speedway near Marco Axelbender, Mario Andretti, Patti, and Fred
Cam Spinner

**Cam Spinner** is a next-gen racecar in the 2017 Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars 3. He races for Team Triple-Dent and is #31. He replaces Terry Kargas on the track.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* It is currently unknown if Cam is related to Cad Spinner from Planes: Fire & Rescue
* Cam replaces Terry Kargas in the 2017-18 Piston Cup Racing Series
Carl Clutchen

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**Carl Clutchen** is a racecar who is sponsored by Team Easy Idle in the Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars 3. He is number #15.

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## Trivia

* Carl replaces Ruby "Easy" Oaks in the 2017 Piston Cup Racing Series
* Due to Cruz Ramirez becoming #51 at the end of the film, Pixar changed Ruby "Easy" Oaks' #51 to #15 for Carl
Circus Forklift "Beep Beep"

Circus Forklift "Beep Beep" is a character that appeared in the credits of Cars. He is a part of P.T. Flea's Circus Troupe.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* Beep Beep and Honkers come in a 1-pack sized 2-pack together

* There are two which kinda makes it seem like they might be based off of Tuck and Roll from A Bug's Life, however they don't look similar at all which Tuck and Roll were identical and Honkers and Beep Beep aren't
Firebird

**Firebird** is a character that tried out for the Wings Around The Globe Rally, but failed to qualify in Planes.

## Bio

### In Planes

"Racer number 16, Firebird is a fast biplane out of Fresno and a force to be reckoned with. Firebird has raced in the Lincoln Qualifier three times, and though she hasn't qualified to date, next year will be the "Year of the Firebird." Or at least that is what it says in her latest press release"

## Trivia

* In Planes, Firebird doesn't qualify for the Wings Around The Globe Rally, but in the last race, you can see her crossing the finish line with the other racers
Claude Scruggs

**Claude Scruggs** is a racecar that races for Team Leak Less in the Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars.

## Bio

### In Cars

"Some would say that Leak Less: Adult Drip 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 Leak Less 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. Their enthusiasm for the sport and for Scruggs is so intense they can barely contain themselves."

## Trivia

* Sometime after the events of Cars, Claude retired and was replaced by Brian Spark as the new racecar for Leak Less
Cartney Brakin

**Cartney Brakin** is one of Lightning McQueen's biggest fans and faints when Team McQueen run into him in Cars 2. He appears in a Lightning McQueen store in Tokyo, Japan and faints at the sight of his hero.

## Livery

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## Trivia

* One mistake is that Cartney has Lightning McQueen's WGP paint scheme, but McQueen just got that paint job a day earlier
"Michelle Motoretta"

**"Michelle Motoretta"** is an Autobahn Society member that appeared in Lightning McQueen's Dinoco Daydream in Cars.

## Bio

"Michelle Motoretta is the leader of the Autobahn Society. One day, she was just a normal stay-at-home-mom when rich oil baron Tex Dinoco gave her a ring on the phone and asked her if she'd like to lead a group of rich cars. She said yes! Nowadays, she organizes everything for the Autobahn Society. Dentist appointments, plane flights, food fights, you name it! One of the hardest challenges is trying to get Heather Drifeng & Sedanya Oskanian to follow the rules. The job is hard, but Motoretta loves it."

## Livery

"Michelle" is just like Sedanya Oskanian & Heather Drifeng, but black.

## Trivia

* The prototype appeared at the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA
* The diecast of "Michelle" was released in 2016 in the Dinoco Daydream Series.
Dinoco Pitty 3

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**Dinoco Pitty 3 (Wide Dinoco Pitty)** is a pitty working for team Dinoco in the Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars. He works with Chief Dinoco, Luke Pettlework, and Dinoco Pitty 2 to ensure their racer, Strip "The King" Weathers wins the race!

## Livery

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## Trivia

* This pitty is the wide style pitty in the team and was only released in a box set with the chief and the other pitties
Fillmore's Taste Inn

**Fillmore's Taste-Inn** is an organic fuel store. It is run by Fillmore and is the place Lightning McQueen gets a drink at when he is giving the residents business.

## About

Fillmore's Taste Inn was most likely started in the mid-late 60s as Fillmore is a 60s Volkswagen Bus. Fillmore would have moved to town right when the business boom was going down which makes sense because it's not a thriller anyway. The taste inn seems to also be used as Fillmore's house as it appeares in Mater and the Ghostlight. Fillmore probably moved into town right after Stanley died.

## Gallery

Minny & Van approaching Fillmore's Taste-Inn
## Trivia

* It is the only builing in Radiator Springs to not be normal buling materials like wood, glass, bricks, etc
Bruce Miller

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**Bruce Miller** is a racecar in the 2017 Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars 3. He races for Team RPM until he is later replaced. Bruce is #64 and replaces Winford "Bradford" Rutherford in the circuit.

## Livery

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## Trivia

Bruce replaces Winford "Bradford" Rutherford in the Piston Cup Racing Series in Cars 3
Chief Vitoline

**Chief Vitoline** is a character in Cars who is James Cleanair's crew chief in the Piston Cup Racing Series and appears at the Motor Speedway of the South.

## Livery

Chief Vitoline is a green SUV with Vitoline logos on his doors and hood. He appears to have green eyes and is shown with a grey headset. He appears to have a similar model to Frank "Pinky" Pinkerton.

## Trivia

* Chief Vitoline strangely has a grey headset unlike most of the other chiefs with black headsets
Darrell Cartrip

"Boogity, boogity, boogity boys, let's go racin'!" - Darrell Cartrip

**Darrell Cartrip** is an announcer from Racing Sports Network (RSN) in Cars, Cars 2, and Cars 3. In Cars, Darrell co-announces with Bob Cutlass for the Piston Cup Racing Series. In Cars 2, Darrell announces with Brent Mustangburger and David Hobbscap for the World Grand Prix.

## Bio

### In 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 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!""

## Portrayals

* **Darrell Waltrip** - Cars, Cars: The Video Game, Cars 2, Cars 3, Cars 3: Driven to Win

## Trivia

* Darrell Cartrip is named after and voiced by Darrell Waltrip, a real NASCAR announcer
* Darrell is a 1977 Monte Carlo