Broadside (Cars 3): #25 "Flip Me Over" pickup truck
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CharacterCars 3Thunder Hollow
An inscription written upside down, readable only once the car is on its roof. Broadside is a blue and white pickup truck with a white stripe, number 25 in the Crazy 8 derby held at the Thunder Hollow Speedway in Cars 3, up against Miss Fritter. A non-speaking vehicle, he is said by community records to be inspired by a 1983 Dodge D-Series and displays his famous “Flip Me Over” at the rear. This portrait details that visual gag, his cameo in Cars on the Road in 2022 and his appearances in Cars 3: Driven to Win and Cars: Lightning League.
Summary
Who is Broadside?
Broadside is a blue and white pickup truck, enhanced with a white stripe, who competes in the Crazy 8 derby at Thunder Hollow Speedway in Cars 3. He bears the number 25 and, according to community records, is inspired by a 1983 Dodge D-Series (D100). He is a non-speaking vehicle, blending into the crowd of competitors facing Miss Fritter.
The "Flip Me Over" Gag
Broadside's most amusing detail is hidden at the back: the inscription "Flip Me Over"… written upside down. The joke only becomes apparent when he ends up on his roof, overturned in the chaos of the derby — a visual humor typical of the Cars universe.
Rebuild the arena
LEGO Cars Junios - The Super 8 of Thunder Hollow
The LEGO set "The Super 8 of Thunder Hollow" to re-enact the derby where Broadside takes off.
Beyond the Film
Broadside experienced a second life after Cars 3: he makes a cameo in the series Cars on the Road (on Disney+, from September 2022), this time stripped of his derby decorations. In video games, he appears as a background character in Cars 3: Driven to Win and becomes playable in Cars: Lightning League.
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Summary Table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Role | Crazy 8 Derby Competitor |
| Number | 25 |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup Truck (unofficial 1983 Dodge D100 base) |
| Inscription | "Flip Me Over" (upside down) |
| Film | Cars 3 (2017) |
| Other Appearance | Cars on the Road (2022) |
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Broadside in Cars 3?
A blue and white pickup truck, number 25, from the Crazy 8 demolition derby, a non-speaking character.
What does "Flip Me Over" mean?
It's the humorous inscription on Broadside's rear, written upside down to be legible once he's overturned on his roof.
Does Broadside appear outside the film?
Yes: a cameo in the series Cars on the Road (Disney+, 2022) and appearances in the games Driven to Win and Lightning League.
Does Broadside speak?
No, he's a background vehicle with no lines.