But we don't know the circumstances that caused it. Maybe he died of old age, or maybe he became sick like his voice actor, Paul Newman. We can't be sure what happened, but according to Jay Ward, the creative director of the cars universe, there was a draft of cars 3. that would have shown DOC death.

What happened to Dr. Hudson?

Doc died prior to the events of Cars 2 (his voice actor, Paul Newman, died in 2008), although he continued to be remembered and referenced by Lightning, Mater, and the other cars.

Why did Doc Hudson hate McQueen?

Despite his grumpy attitude toward McQueen during the first half of the film, Doc Hudson might seem close to being an antagonist, though the reason why his attitude is grumpy at first is that he originally wanted McQueen out of town because of his memory of his 1954 wreck that caused him to be put out of season before ...

What if Doc Hudson never crashed?

Doc would win the 1954 Piston Cup and race for a much longer time, until 1968. He would also win at least 12 championships and break the record for most Piston Cup wins ever (since in his only three full-time years he got three championships). He would win 175-200 races.

How did Doc Hudson end up in Radiator Springs?

Unfortunately, in 1954, Doc had a big crash that ended his racing career. After Doc's racing career ended, he moved to Radiator Springs, opened his medical clinic, and became the town's judge.

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Why was Doc Hudson killed off?

Story supervisor Nathan Stanton said: "we felt, after really tooling around with the idea of him being in the film and how do we properly use him, it just felt right that we should have his character have passed away also [as Paul Newman]." John Lasseter said that he realized "Doc Hudson was Paul Newman.

Why isn't Doc in Cars 2?

Doc does not appear in Cars 2 due to Paul Newman's death, and it is implied that he died at some point after Cars.

Why did Sally stay in Radiator Springs?

"Sally grew tired of her life in the fast lane as a high-powered attorney in Los Angeles and made a new start in the small town of Radiator Springs. Charming, intelligent, and witty, she became the town attorney and the car most dedicated to preserving the town's historical beauty.

What if McQueen didn't go to Radiator Springs?

If Lightning McQueen never went to Radiator Springs he most likely still would be selfish, obnoxious and ungrateful as the cars in Radiator Springs helped bring the best out of him. He also would have never won the cup as Doc Hudson and the other cars helped support him to obtain the victory.

Why did McQueen not go to Dinoco?

He forfeits the win to help The King finish the race and is praised for his sportsmanship, so much so that Dinoco race team owner Tex Dinoco offers to hire him to succeed Weathers. Lightning declines, choosing instead to stay with Rust-eze out of newfound loyalty and respect for them.

What kind of car is Doc Hudson in real life?

Dave Bonbright's fabulous Hornet provided the inspiration for Doc Hudson in the first Cars movie. If you're a fan of the movie Cars, there is no real-life car cooler than this. It's a 1951 Hudson Hornet owned by Dave Bonbright, one of the automotive historians who worked on the Cars films.

Is there going to be Cars 4?

Anticipation for Cars 4 is high, but Disney has not addressed any details for the movie. Producers have shown openness to expanding the franchise, with potential for a new lightning McQueen narrative. Story details remain a mystery, focusing on potential Cruz Ramirez involvement and moving away from McQueen.

Who is the greatest racer in the cars universe?

Lightning McQueen

There are no ifs ands or buts about it, McQueen is the GOAT. After all, McQueen should hold the record for most Piston Cups. In his rookie year, he displayed the greatest act of sportsmanship, helping Weathers across the finish line, losing himself the race.

How old is Doc Hudson's car?

Doc Hudson is a Blue 1951 Hudson Hornet. He won the Piston Cups in 1951, '52 and '53, sporting the number 51 and 'Fabulous Hudson Hornet' stickers.

What was Doc Hudson's top speed?

Doc is as fast as Lightning, although in real life, the speed of the Hudson Hornet is only 91 MPH. This is because if the cast did have speeds based on their basis' real speeds, the game would be broken due to certain cars being completely overpowered compared to most others.

What kind of car was the Hudson Hornet?

1951. Hudson Hornets were available as a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, a convertible, and a pillarless hardtop coupe. The models were priced the same as Commodore Eight, which was priced from US$2,543 to $3,099. All Hornets from 1951 through 1953 were powered by Hudson's high-compression straight-six "H-145" engine.

Why did cars stop coming to Radiator Springs?

It was a popular rest area where almost all cars would stop to shop and fill their gas tank. However, Interstate 40 was later built near Radiator Springs, which greatly decreased traffic for Radiator Springs, since the Interstate bypassed the town.

How many years between cars 1 and 3?

Cars 3puts McQueen back in the spotlight, and the film acknowledges the more than 10 years that have passed between the first and third movies. Lightning McQueen is now the elder statesman of the Piston Cup racing series but still one of the fastest at the beginning of the film.

How rich is Lightning McQueen?

'CARS' Lightning McQueen Reported to Have $1.5 Million Blue Book Value - Official Kelley Blue Book Site.

How long was Sally in jail?

She attempted to appeal her conviction, and it was briefly overturned before it was reinstated. She ended up serving 25 years in Central California Women's facility, on the other side of the country from her children, as seen in one of Netflix's best true crime documentaries to date.

What does Sally's tattoo mean in Cars?

The one-off 911 features Sally Carrera's tattoo from the Cars movie on its rear – a reminder, says Sally, of her high-octane life 'living' in California.

Is Sally in love with McQueen?

In Cars 3, Sally continues to be the love-interest of Lightning McQueen, and attends his races to show support. She is present when Lightning crashes while trying to keep up with the nextgens, and gives Lightning the inspiration to continue racing after he is rebuilt.

Why was Cars 2 not liked?

How on earth is this a DISNEY MOVIE? Generic and Hard to Follow Plot While Pixar has great simple plots that are unique in their own special way, Cars 2 has a boring and generic Spy plot that has a preachy message about being yourself. It is also confusing and boring most of the time.

What happened to Jackson Storm after Cars 3?

After the Florida 500, it is unknown what happened to Jackson Storm as he was not seen after Cruz won or the end credits' pictures. It can be presumed that he still kept racing to try to beat Cruz but still lost to her in the end.

What happened to Mater in Cars?

Mater returns in Cars 3 but in a smaller role compared to the first two movies. He and Lightning McQueen are still very close, and remains Lightning's biggest supporter. After his big fight with Cruz Ramirez, McQueen calls Mater for support.