Albert Hinkey : Le plus grand fan de Flash McQueen

Albert Hinkey: Lightning McQueen's Biggest Fan

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CharacterLightning McQueenPiston Cup

Lightning McQueen’s biggest fan is also the bulkiest in the saga. Albert Hinkey is a giant motorhome nicknamed “Big Al”, a regular in the Piston Cup stands where he comes to cheer on his idol. His friends have renamed him the “Buffet Master”: his tank swallows the equivalent of two gas stations in a single fill-up. Voiced in the original version by A.J. Riebli III, he appears in Cars 1 and 3 and shares with Tia and Mia the title of number one supporter. This profile details his size and his place in the universe.

Summary

Introduction: Albert Hinkey, Lightning McQueen's Biggest Fan

In the world of Cars, Albert Hinkey is one of Lightning McQueen's most ardent admirers — literally, since he's a huge motorhome!

📘 To discover other fans, also read Tia and Mia.

Who is Albert Hinkey?

Albert Hinkey is a huge motorhome, nicknamed "Big Al". A huge fan of Lightning McQueen, he attends Piston Cup races to cheer on his idol.

🧳 "Big Al" travels all the way to the Piston Cup to cheer Lightning McQueen on from race to race; for your own departures, you'll want one of our Cars suitcases instead.

Three motorhomes lined up behind a fence at the edge of a racetrack, the one on the right flying number 95 pennants on its roof
Parked with the other motorhomes at the edge of the track, Albert comes to watch the Piston Cup races.

The "Buffet Master"

Albert is nicknamed the "Buffet Master" by his friends: his immense tank allows him to swallow the equivalent of two gas stations of fuel in a single go. His size makes him an... imposing fan.

🥤 Albert swallows the equivalent of two gas stations in a single go, without a single table to protect; yours fares far better when your glass rests on our Cars coasters.

Albert's Personality

  • enthusiastic and demonstrative
  • unconditional fan of Lightning McQueen
  • jovial and fun-loving
  • impossible to miss due to his size
Row of motorhomes behind a fence in front of packed grandstands, the last one carrying a yellow and red banner and number 95 pennants
Impossible to miss: in Cars 3, Albert's silhouette and his pennants tower over the whole row of motorhomes.

💪 In Cars 3, Albert's pennants tower over the whole row of motorhomes; you don't have his size to flag your side, but our Cars tattoos show your colours right on your arm.

Anecdotes

  • Albert is voiced in the original version by A.J. Riebli III
  • he is a giant motorhome, one of the biggest "fan" vehicles in the saga
  • he is known for swallowing two gas stations in a single fill-up
  • he shares with Tia and Mia the status of Lightning McQueen's biggest fan

Summary Table

Element Detail
Vehicle Type Giant motorhome
Nickname Big Al / "Buffet Master"
Special Feature Swallows two gas stations at once
Role Lightning McQueen's biggest fan
Original Voice Actor A.J. Riebli III
Appearances Cars 1, 3

FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is Albert Hinkey in Cars?
    Albert Hinkey is a huge motorhome, one of Lightning McQueen's biggest fans, nicknamed "Big Al".
  • Why is Albert called the "Buffet Master"?
    Because his enormous tank allows him to swallow the equivalent of two gas stations of fuel at once.
  • What kind of vehicle is Albert Hinkey?
    A giant motorhome.
  • Who voices Albert in the original version?
    Albert is voiced by A.J. Riebli III.
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