Dan Carcia: The Next-Gen Gask-Its driver #80 from Cars 3
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Summary
- Presentation
- A representative of the new generation
- Design and appearance
- Dan Carcia and the Piston Cup
- Merchandising and collection
- Summary table
- FAQ
Dan Carcia is a Next-Gen driver who appeared in Cars 3 (2017). He represents the long-time sponsor Gask-Its with the number 80 and a blue and yellow livery . Like the other Next-Gen cars, he embodies the wave of high-performance racers taking the place of veterans in the Piston Cup . The film does not name him verbally; his identity is known through official materials and merchandise .
📰 To review the context of the Next-Gen and their arrival in the championship, also read Jackson Storm, the high-tech rival .
A representative of the new generation
In the world of Cars 3 , Dan Carcia is the Next-Gen car of the Gask-Its team . He replaces Rex Revler , the previous Gask-Its driver, also number 80 , when the team decides to switch to a newer model to remain competitive against newcomers. This replacement occurs before the race at Rustbelt Raceway , as indicated by supplementary sources related to the film. Since Gask-Its has been present since the first Cars film, Dan's presence continues as a recurring sponsor of the Piston Cup .
🛒 For a complete racing scene at home, check out the Cars Circuits collection.
- Race number: 80
- Sponsor: Gask-Its
- Type: Piston Cup Next-Gen driver
- First appearance: Cars 3 (2017)
Design and appearance
Dan Carcia sports a dark blue/blue body with yellow accents and the updated Gask-Its logo. Its profile is low and sharp , with Lightyear tires and a tapered rear wing , typical of the Next-Gen. Like many of these new models, its headlights are narrower and its expression more determined, reinforcing the idea of performance and competitiveness .
📰 To stay on the topic of media/paddock characters, you can also read Shannon Spokes, the fearless journalist .
Dan Carcia and the Piston Cup
Dan Carcia appears among the Next-Gen drivers during the Florida 500 , the film's grand finale race. He starts the race and stays in the middle of the pack ; additional sources even indicate that he finishes 16th after the major multi-car crash. He has no dialogue, but his screen presence demonstrates that all the major sponsors —including Gask-Its —have adopted a Next-Gen driver to maintain their presence in the Piston Cup .
🛒 If you want the remote-controlled version to recreate the Florida 500, check out the Cars remote-controlled cars .
Merchandising and collection
The character was released by Mattel in 1:55 scale die-cast , featuring its number 80 , blue/yellow colors , and Next-Gen look. As is often the case with secondary racers from Cars 3 , some series or re-releases may be less frequent depending on the country, but the model does exist as an official licensed product .
🛒 To match the outfits in the shop, you can pick from the Cars umbrellas (practical, consistent with the Piston Cup race in the rain).
📰 If you like more “stats-based” profiles on pilots, also read Natalie Certain, the statistical analyst .
Summary table
| Element | Data verified |
|---|---|
| Full name | Dan Carcia |
| Number | 80 |
| Team / Sponsor | Gask-Its |
| Car type | Next-Gen |
| Replaces | Rex Revler (former Gask-Its driver #80) |
| First appearance | Cars 3 (2017) |
| Estimated position on the Florida 500 | 16th (according to additional sources) |
| Voices / dialogues | No dialogue identified |
| Official toy | Yes, Mattel 1:55 Next-Gen Gask-Its |
FAQ
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Does Dan Carcia speak in Cars 3?
No, it does not have an identified dialogue line. -
Who is Dan Carcia replacing?
He replaces Rex Revler , the former Gask-Its driver #80. -
Does he appear in other films or short films?
No, only in Cars 3 . -
Why is Gask-Its changing drivers?
To keep up with the Next-Gen trend and remain competitive in the Piston Cup . -
Is there a toy version of this model?
Yes, produced by Mattel in the 1:55 scale range.
Conclusion
Dan Carcia is a discreet but significant driver: he embodies the transition from Rex Revler to a newer model, he confirms that Gask-Its is a long-term sponsor in the saga, and he illustrates the main logic of Cars 3 : the Piston Cup is changing its face, one driver after another.