Aaron Clocker: The Next-Gen Re-Volting Driver #48 from Cars 3
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Summary
- Presentation
- Design and appearance
- Performance
- Presence in the Florida 500
- Place in history Re-Volting
- Derivative products
- What he represents in Cars 3
- Summary table
- FAQ
Aaron Clocker is part of the wave of Next-Gen cars introduced in Cars 3 (2017). He wears the number 48 and races for the Re-Volting team, succeeding TG Castlenut . Like the other Next-Gen cars, he embodies the arrival of faster and more advanced vehicles that challenge the veterans—including Lightning McQueen .
📰 For the iconic rival of this generation, also read Jackson Storm, the high-tech rival .
Design and appearance
Aaron Clocker adopts the angular and aerodynamic style typical of Next-Gen:
- Delivered in dark grey/black with red and white accents in Re-Volting colours;
- Number 48 clearly visible on the sides and roof;
- Short rear wing and sharp profile;
- Narrow optics and determined gaze, Next-Gen visual signature .
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Performance
The film doesn't provide precise technical specifications, but it shows that the Next-Gen vehicles—including Aaron Clocker's —have higher acceleration , better stability , and a higher average speed compared to older models. Information indicating engine displacement, horsepower, or exact model is fan lore or merchandising and is not canon on screen .
📰 For the theme of passing the torch, check out Cruz Ramirez .
Presence in the Florida 500
Aaron Clocker is among the drivers in the Florida 500 , the final race of Cars 3. He appears in the Next-Gen field , reinforcing the idea of a grid now dominated by the new cars. He has no dialogue or individual focus, but he contributes to the staging of the technological dominance of the newcomers.
📰 On the trackside and TV commentary side, discover Shannon Spokes .
Place in history Re-Volting
The Re-Volting team is a brand already present in the Cars franchise. By retaining the #48 for Aaron Clocker after TG Castlenut , it demonstrates a classic passing of the torch : same sponsor, same number, but a modernized driver . Aaron thus becomes the Next-Gen face of Re-Volting.
Derivative products
Aaron Clocker was marketed by Mattel as a 1:55 scale die-cast model in several Cars ranges. The miniature features his Re-Volting livery , his number 48 , and his Next-Gen lines . He thus joins the Next-Gen driver collection alongside Jackson Storm , Tim Treadless , and Sheldon Shifter .
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What he represents in Cars 3
Without having a central role, Aaron Clocker contributes to the symbolism of the generational transition that structures the film. He illustrates the professionalization and standardization of performance in the Piston Cup: sleeker, faster, more “corporate” cars, which force McQueen to reinvent himself .
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Summary table
| Element | Data verified |
|---|---|
| Name | Aaron Clocker |
| Number | 48 |
| Stable / Sponsor | Re-Volting |
| Kind | Next-Gen Car |
| Appearance | Cars 3 (2017) |
| Replaces | TG Castlenut (former Re-Volting pilot) |
| Role in the film | Secondary Next-Gen Pilot without Dialogue |
| Notable race | Florida 500 |
| Official toy | Mattel 1:55 Die-Cast (Cars 3 range) |
FAQ
- Does Aaron Clocker speak in Cars 3? No, he has no identified lines of dialogue.
- Does he replace TG Castlenut? Yes, he takes over the number 48 and the Re-Volting sponsor, which confirms the continuity.
- Is he one of the main pilots? No, he is a secondary pilot visible in the group shots.
- Does it exist in miniature? Yes, Mattel has produced several 1:55 scale versions of its car.
- Why is it important? Because it represents the modernization of Re-Volting and the Next-Gen pressure on the veterans.
Conclusion
Aaron Clocker is one of those veteran drivers who add depth to the Cars 3 grid. As Next-Gen #48 Re-Volting , he embodies the technological transition and the passing of the torch between old and new cars — a central theme of the film.