Brick Yardley: Vitoline driver replaced by Next-Gen in Cars 3
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Introduction
In Cars 3 (2017), Brick Yardley is one of the veteran Piston Cup drivers still active at the beginning of the film. Wearing the number 24 and sponsored by Vitoline , he embodies this generation of experienced racers about to be replaced by the new Next-Gen wave led by Jackson Storm .
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Summary
- Who is Brick Yardley?
- Technical characteristics
- Role in Cars 3
- A figure of transition
- Derivatives
- Summary table
- FAQ
Who is Brick Yardley?
Brick Yardley is a green and white stock car with the Vitoline logo on the hood and sides. He appears on screen in the early races of the film before being officially replaced by Chase Racelott , the Vitoline team's Next-Gen driver .
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Technical characteristics
- Number: 24
- Sponsor: Vitoline
- Template: Often listed by wikis as "Axxelo Fission EA" ( unofficial designation)
- Colors: green and white
- Voice (film version): Diedrich Bader
Note: Some databases list Will Collyer as Brick (additional voice or video game credit), but the official film listing lists Diedrich Bader .
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Role in Cars 3
Brick Yardley exemplifies the generational transition of the Piston Cup . Like Cal Weathers or Bobby Swift , he is one of the veterans gradually overtaken by the speed and technology of the Next-Gen . Lightning McQueen witnesses his sidelining before the grand finale, which underlines the end of an era .
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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 the respected figures of a bygone era. He is one of the iconic drivers whose passing marks a turning point in the Piston Cup .
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Derivatives
Mattel released Brick Yardley in 1:55 die-cast form as early as 2017 in the Cars 3 line. He can also be found in multi-packs such as the Rocker Arms Speedway pack alongside Bobby Swift and Cal Weathers . These models are among the figures sought after by collectors of the first wave of the film.
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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) | Diedrich Bader |
| Replaces / replaced by | Replaced by Chase Racelott (Next-Gen Vitoline) |
| Derivatives | Mattel 1:55 (2017), Cars 3 multi-pack ( Rocker Arms Speedway ) |
| Status | Veteran pilot replaced by a Next-Gen |
FAQ
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Does Brick Yardley appear in other movies?
No, only in Cars 3 . -
What is his race number?
Number 24 , in the colors of Vitoline . -
Who is replacing him in the Vitoline team?
The Next-Gen Chase Racelott . -
Is he voiced by a famous actor?
Yes, Diedrich Bader (and Will Collyer in some adaptations). -
Is there an official Brick Yardley toy?
Yes, several Mattel 1:55 models , including the Rocker Arms Speedway pack.
Conclusion
Secondary but symbolic , Brick Yardley personifies the end of a generation of drivers who built the Piston Cup legend. His replacement by Next-Gen Chase Racelott illustrates the technological change and inevitable renewal at the heart of Cars 3 , making him a key witness to the passing of the baton between two eras.
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