Bobby Swift: The Octane Gain #19 Driver from Cars 3
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CharacterOctane GainPiston Cup
A specialist in race finishes, he was pushed aside before the season was even over. Bobby Swift drives the number 19 for the Octane Gain team in the Piston Cup in Cars 3 (2017), known for squeezing through at the last moment and snatching victory at the finish line. Having grown close to Lightning McQueen alongside Cal Weathers and Brick Yardley, he is swept away by the Next-Gen wave led by Jackson Storm, then replaced by Danny Swervez. This profile details his style, his friendships and his voices, from Angel Oquendo to Teddy Spencer.
Summary
- Who is Bobby Swift?
- The veteran trio, friends of Flash
- Swept away by the Next-Gen wave
- Driving style and voice
- Summary table
- FAQ
Who is Bobby Swift?
Bobby Swift is a Piston Cup racer who appeared in Cars 3 (2017). He races for the Octane Gain team under number 19 and has earned a reputation as a specialist in last-lap surges: he loves to squeeze through at the last moment to snatch victory at the finish line.
🏁 Bobby wears the No. 19 of Octane Gain right on his bodywork; your own team colours go on your back, with our Cars jackets.
The veteran trio, friends of Flash
Between the events of Cars and Cars 3, Bobby Swift became one of Lightning McQueen's closest friends. With Cal Weathers and Brick Yardley, they formed a small group of racing friends who joked together on the starting grid, back when competition was still a friendly affair.
In Octane Gain colors
Cars 3 Piston Cup Car No.19 - Bobby Swift
The No. 19 Octane Gain in diecast: Lightning McQueen's friend to park in your Cars 3 collection.
🎲 Bobby Swift, Cal Weathers and Brick Yardley tease each other on the starting grid; your living-room table is all you need to play that out again with our Cars board games.
Swept away by the Next-Gen wave
The arrival of Next-Gen cars, led by Jackson Storm, dramatically changes the game. Faster, more calculated, these new drivers push an entire generation out of the sport. During the season (2016 according to community records), Bobby Swift is thus replaced by Octane Gain in favor of Next-Gen driver Danny Swervez — a handover that symbolizes the end of an era.
🏎️ At Octane Gain, Danny Swervez has taken Bobby's place; on your shelf, both generations can park side by side with our Cars 3 toy cars.
Driving style and voice
Bold and opportunistic, Bobby Swift is one of those drivers who know how to save their strength for the final sprint. As for his voice, Bobby Swift is voiced (uncredited) by Angel Oquendo in the movie Cars 3 (2017), and by Teddy Spencer in the video game Cars 3: Driven to Win.
Summary table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Role | Piston Cup driver for the Octane Gain team |
| Number | 19 |
| Friends | Lightning McQueen, Cal Weathers, Brick Yardley |
| Replaced by | Danny Swervez (Next-Gen, Octane Gain) |
| Movie | Cars 3 (2017) |
| Voice | Angel Oquendo (film, uncredited); Teddy Spencer (game) |
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Bobby Swift in Cars 3?An Octane Gain driver number 19, friend of Lightning McQueen, known for his last-minute overtakes.
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Which team does Bobby Swift race for?For Octane Gain, under number 19.
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Who are Bobby Swift's friends?Lightning McQueen, Cal Weathers, and Brick Yardley — the group of veteran Piston Cup drivers.
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Who replaces Bobby Swift in Cars 3?The Next-Gen driver Danny Swervez, who takes over the Octane Gain colors during the same season.
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Who voices Bobby Swift?In the movie, he is voiced (uncredited) by Angel Oquendo; in the video game Cars 3: Driven to Win, his voice is provided by Teddy Spencer.