Brick Yardley : le pilote Vitoline de Cars 3

Brick Yardley: Cars 3's Vitoline Racer

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CharacterCars 3Piston Cup

A veteran pushed aside before the big final, right under Lightning McQueen’s eyes. In Cars 3 (2017), Brick Yardley carries number 24 and the green-and-white livery of sponsor Vitoline, before being replaced in the team by the Next-Gen racer Chase Racelott. Like Cal Weathers or Bobby Swift, he belongs to the generation overtaken by the wave led by Jackson Storm. The film credits Will Collyer as an additional voice, and Mattel turned him into a 1:55 die-cast as early as 2017, notably in the Rocker Arms Speedway pack. This portrait details his role as a witness to the changing of the guard.

Introduction

In Cars 3 (2017), Brick Yardley is one of the veteran Piston Cup racers still active at the beginning of the film. Bearing number 24 and sponsored by Vitoline, he embodies that generation of experienced racers about to be replaced by the new Next-Gen wave led by Jackson Storm.

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Lightning McQueen leads on a packed speedway oval, closely followed by a green and white stock car and two other competitors
At the start of Cars 3, Brick Yardley is still racing in the Piston Cup, in the pack that includes Lightning McQueen.

Summary

Who is Brick Yardley?

📘 To place this character in the film, (re)read the complete story of Cars 3.

Brick Yardley is a stock car in green and white, with the Vitoline logo on the hood and sides. On screen, he is seen in the first races of the film before being officially replaced by Chase Racelott, Vitoline's Next-Gen driver.

🎨 On Brick Yardley, the Vitoline logo never leaves the hood and the sides; our Cars stickers, on the other hand, stick wherever you decide: a binder, a pencil case or your bedroom door.

A green and white stock car stopped in front of the garages of an oval speedway, full grandstands in the background
Brick Yardley at the edge of the pits: green and white bodywork in the colors of his sponsor Vitoline.

Technical Characteristics

  • Number: 24
  • Sponsor: Vitoline
  • Model: often listed by wikis as "Axxelo Fission EA" (unofficial designation)
  • Colors: green and white
  • Voice (original film): Will Collyer (credited as additional voices)

Note: The film credits Will Collyer as an additional voice for Brick; the attribution sometimes seen to Diedrich Bader on some unofficial sheets is not confirmed by reliable sources.

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Flat livery decal: green and white bodywork bearing the Vitoline logo and the number 24, both repeated
The number 24 and the Vitoline logo: the two markers that identify Brick Yardley on the track.

📌 It takes only two markers to spot Brick Yardley on the track, starting with his number 24; our Cars pins put the same kind of badge on your jacket or your bag.

Role in Cars 3

Brick Yardley illustrates the generational transition of the Piston Cup. Like Cal Weathers or Bobby Swift, he is one of the veterans gradually surpassed by the speed and technology of the Next-Gen. Lightning McQueen witnesses his sidelining before the grand finale, highlighting the end of an era.

Lightning McQueen flanked by a light blue stock car and a purple stock car, lined up side by side on a track bordered by rocky cliffs
Cal Weathers and Bobby Swift alongside Lightning McQueen: like them, Brick Yardley belongs to the generation of veterans that the Next-Gens are pushing towards the exit.

A Figure of Transition

Brick Yardley represents the classic generation of stock cars giving way to more modern models. His replacement by Chase Racelott symbolizes the natural cycle of motorsport: yesterday's heroes become respected figures of a bygone era. He is one of the iconic drivers whose retirement from competition marks a turning point in the Piston Cup.

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Green race car with a Next-Gen profile raised on a garage lift, a Vitoline number 24 cart beside it, a pre-race TV coverage banner at the top of the image
Chase Racelott, the Next-Gen in Vitoline colours who takes Brick Yardley's place in the team.

Merchandise

Mattel released Brick Yardley as a 1:55 die-cast in 2017 as part of the Cars 3 line. He is also found in multi-packs such as the Rocker Arms Speedway pack alongside Bobby Swift and Cal Weathers. These models are among the sought-after figures by collectors from the film's first wave.

🏁 The Rocker Arms Speedway pack lines Brick Yardley up alongside Bobby Swift and Cal Weathers, his fellow racers of the same generation; on your shelf, our Cars Radiator Springs toy cars park a whole village around that trio of veterans.

Summary Table

Name Brick Yardley
First Appearance Cars 3 (2017)
Number 24
Sponsor Vitoline
Model Axxelo Fission EA (unofficial designation)
Colors Green and white
Voice (VO) Will Collyer (additional voices)
Replaced by Replaced by Chase Racelott (Next-Gen Vitoline)
Merchandise Mattel 1:55 (2017), Cars 3 multi-packs (Rocker Arms Speedway)
Status Veteran driver replaced by a Next-Gen

FAQ

  • Does Brick Yardley appear in other films?
    No, only in Cars 3.
  • What is his race number?
    Number 24, in Vitoline colors.
  • Who replaces him on the Vitoline team?
    Next-Gen Chase Racelott.
  • Is he voiced by a well-known actor?
    He is credited as an additional voice by Will Collyer (the attribution sometimes seen to Diedrich Bader is not confirmed by reliable sources).

Conclusion

Secondary but symbolic, Brick Yardley personifies the end of a generation of racers who built the legend of the Piston Cup. His replacement by Next-Gen Chase Racelott illustrates the technological mutation and the inevitable renewal at the heart of Cars 3, making him a key witness to the passing of the torch between two eras.

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Cars 3 Piston Cup Car No.24 - Brick Yardley

Vitoline Veteran

Cars 3 Piston Cup Car No.24 - Brick Yardley

Brick Yardley and his No. 24 Vitoline in diecast: a tribute to the old guard of the Piston Cup.

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