Brick Yardley: Cars 3's Vitoline Racer

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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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Summary

• Who is Brick Yardley?
• Technical Characteristics
• Role in Cars 3
• A Figure of Transition
• Merchandise
• Summary Table
• FAQ

Who is Brick Yardley?

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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.

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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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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.

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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 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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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.

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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)	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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