Disney Cars 2, Lightning McQueen with Racing Wheels Die Cast Vehicles, No 3, V2797

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In this short, Lightning and Cruz Ramirez watch a commercial for Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool. Later, after watching the commercial, Lightning notices one of Cruz's trophies topple and break, explaining to Cruz that going to Miss Fritter's school program is too dangerous to attend. During this, Lightning and Cruz watch old footage of Doc's races. They see that he used the drafting technique to gain speed and see him use the barricade to flip over another car who tried to ram him into the wall. On their final day of training, Lightning manages to pull ahead on the speedway, but Cruz still wins. They have to head to Florida for the race. Gray, Brandon (June 25, 2011). "Friday Report: 'Cars 2' Warms Up". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011 . Retrieved June 26, 2011.

Cars 2 marks the first Pixar film not to be nominated for an Oscar. [81] It is also the first Pixar film not nominated for Best Animated Feature since its introduction in 2001. [82] Accolades received by Cars 2 Award Kilday, Gregg (November 10, 2011). " The Help and Mad Men Win Hollywood Post Alliance Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020 . Retrieved May 8, 2023. In international versions of the film, the character Jeff Gorvette is replaced with race car drivers better known in the specific countries in his dialogue scenes (however, he still appears as a competitor). [8]

Smith, Grady (December 30, 2011). "Box office dips in 2011: A year-end analysis". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012 . Retrieved July 4, 2012. Uncle Topolino and Mama Topolino drive away, conversing in Italian) —Uncle Topolino gives Lightning some wise advice. Mater: "I get it. I get it! I know what needs to be done!"

Lightning McQueen is not named after actor and race driver Steve McQueen, but after Pixar animator Glenn McQueen who died in 2002. [3] Character design SR II Dodge Viper GTS ALL of Lightning McQueen's engine sounds come from NASCAR, including all his revs. In Cars, it comes from a Gen 4 NASCAR (could be a Chevy Monte Carlo, Ford Taurus, Pontiac GP or Dodge Charger). In Cars 2, it comes from a Chevy Impala SS, Ford Fusion, or Toyota Camry NASCAR from 2010 or 2011. In Cars 3, it comes from a Gen 5 NASCAR, which could also be a Chevy SS, Ford Fusion, or Toyota Camry NASCAR. a b "Cars 2". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on July 2, 2011 . Retrieved June 24, 2011. Hollywodd tailoring movies for overseas audiences". HULIQ. May 13, 2011. Archived from the original on May 30, 2011 . Retrieved May 16, 2011.Thomas Kretschmann as Professor Zündapp, a German car and Axlerod's assistant who plans to sabotage the World Grand Prix. Kretschmann reprised the role in the film's German dub. Fritz, Ben (June 24, 2011). "Movie Projector: 'Cars 2' expected to sputter to No. 1 (Updated)". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 26, 2011 . Retrieved June 24, 2011. With a fresh custom paint job and real working headlights, Lightning sets off to Japan, Italy, and England with Mater in tow for the adventure of a lifetime. Supercar star gets animated in film role". The Daily Telegraph. UK. March 22, 2011. Archived from the original on May 11, 2011 . Retrieved April 2, 2011.

Lightning is a red race car with yellow and orange decals all over, the Rust-eze logo is painted on his hood, the number 95 (which is an Easter egg to the release year of Toy Story) is painted in orange or red on his doors and roof, red rims, blue eyes. Uncle Topolino: "A wise car hears 1 word and understands 2. . . That, and Luigi told me. While Mama cooks, come and take a stroll with me." Molina, Melissa (November 15, 2010). "New Image, Poster And Synopsis Skid In For 'Cars 2' ". Latino Review. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017 . Retrieved May 18, 2011. Cars 2 is a 2011 American animated spy comedy film [3] produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. It is the sequel to Cars (2006), the second film in the Cars franchise, and the 12th animated film from the studio. The film was directed by John Lasseter (in his final outing as director of a Pixar film to date), co-directed by Brad Lewis, produced by Denise Ream, and written by Ben Queen, Lasseter, Lewis, and Dan Fogelman. In the film's ensemble voice cast, Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Tony Shalhoub, Guido Quaroni, Bonnie Hunt, and John Ratzenberger reprise their roles from the first film. George Carlin, who previously voiced Fillmore, died in 2008, and his role was passed to Lloyd Sherr. They are joined by newcomers Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, John Turturro, Eddie Izzard, and Thomas Kretschmann. In the film, Lightning McQueen and Mater head overseas to compete in the first ever World Grand Prix promoting a new alternative fuel called Allinol, but Mater accidentally becomes involved in international espionage that could determine both his and Lightning's fate. Lightning later called Radiator Springs to talk to Mater, only to learn that he didn't return home. In response, Sally and the others joined him in London, Sheriff and Sarge departing their company to consult respectively with Scotland Yard and the British Military to find Mater. He was then personally approached by Axlerod, who thanked him for giving Allinol another chance. When Sally reminded him that Mater would want him to race, Lightning resolved to race in his best friend's name.New Releases: Sept. 10, 2019". Media Play News. Archived from the original on September 21, 2020 . Retrieved October 25, 2021.

During the initial research for the first film, John Lasseter met with General Motors designers to discuss the new Chevrolet Corvette design. [1] However, Lightning McQueen's appearance is not attributed to any single car model: Pixar Animation Studios". Archived from the original on August 11, 2022 . Retrieved September 9, 2022. His body draws cues from the design of the Ford GT40, Chevrolet Corvette, and Dodge Viper along with cab elements from a 1990s Porsche 911. [4] Briefly in Cars, Lightning takes on a paint job which highly resembles a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In Cars 2, he receives new bodywork resembling a Dodge Viper GTS ACR. Lightning McQueen: [Laughs] Oh, I'm gonna keep racing. But before that, I got something I wanna do." —McQueen decides to keep racing, presumably in the form of training Cruz Ramirez. Pixar Says Cars 2 is Still Due in Cinemas in June 2011". BBC. February 10, 2010. Archived from the original on June 20, 2017 . Retrieved August 22, 2011.After completing training with Smokey, Lightning runs the first half of the Florida 500 with Smokey as his crew chief before pulling out and giving Cruz her chance to become a racer with him as her crew chief. Cruz and Lightning share the victory due to Lightning starting the race, and the pair receive a sponsorship under the merged Dinoco–Rust-eze brand. Lightning decides to continue racing but spends the rest of the season as Cruz's mentor and crew chief.