After a three-way tie between him, seven-time champion Strip 'The King' Weathers and consistent runner-up Chick Hicks, McQueen makes a bet with Chick, where the first one to reach the tie-breaker race at the Los Angeles International Speedway wins. In Cars, the film opens at the Motor Speedway of the South, where cocky and self-centered Lightning McQueen is competing in the Dinoco 400 for the title of the Piston Cup champion. Additionally, Michael Jordan was also looked at by the designers, due to his unique style of playing his sport. According to production designer Bob Pauley, Lightning's final design used elements from GT40's and Chargers, among many other models, to reflect his personality and role.Īthletic figures such as boxer Muhammad Ali and football quarterback Joe Namath were looked at during development of McQueen's personality, as well as popular musician Kid Rock, in order to create a cocky-but-likable character. However, changes to the plot resulted in both characters being left as generic stock racers. Tow Mater, Sally Carrera, Doc Hudson, Ramone, Flo, Sarge, Fillmore, Luigi & Guido, Sheriff, Red, Strip Weathers, Bob Cutlass, Darrell Cartrip, Mack, Jay Limo, Albert Hinkey, Mia & Tia, Boost, DJ, Wingo, Snot-Rod, Peterbilt, Rex Dinoco, Finn McMissile, Holley Shiftwell, Francesco Bernoulli, Lewis Hamilton, Max Schnell, Miguel Camino, Raoul CaRoule, Shu Todoruki, Carla Veloso, Nigel Gearsly, Rip Clutchgonski, Jeff Gorvette, Uncle Topolino, Mama Topolino, The Queen, Prince Wheeliam, Cruz Ramirez, Smokey, Junior Moon, Louise Nash, River Scott, Natalie Certain, Dusty Crophopper, El Chupacabra, Bulldog, Ishani, Rochelle, Chug, Dottie, Skipper Riley, Sparky, Blade Ranger, Lil Dipper, Windlifter, Cabbie, Maru, Patch, Security of the Interior, Pulaski, Ol Jammer, Nick Lopez, Wilson, Brewster, Koko, Dunbar, Old Puffer Pete, Chatsworth, Harrison, Hodge, Irving, Hoot & Toot, Skyler, Piper, Decka, Emery, Zack, Fletch, Tyne, Jackman, Mtambo, Hanzo, Payce, Daley, Cannonball Cooper, Quapo, Barcos, Hong-Pai, Jackman, Calley, Asher, Action Chugger, Zephie, Adam, Rosa, Tai, Skipper Stu, Hamish, Harry and Russ, Abby (AbbyTheBlueGem's version)ĭuring research for the first film, John Lasseter and General Motors designers met to discuss the updated Corvette design, which Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks were originally intended to be based on.
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