Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass: Cars commentators
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CharacterPiston CupNASCAR
Two very real legends of American sports commentary lend their voices to the microphones of the Piston Cup. Bob Cutlass, a grey 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, takes the role of the main commentator, calm and professional; Darrell Cartrip, a brightly coloured 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, plays the former racer turned exalted consultant. In the original version, they are voiced by Bob Costas and by Darrell Waltrip, a NASCAR legend. The duo is reunited in Cars 1 and Cars 3. This profile details the tandem.
Summary
- Introduction: Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass, the Voices of the Piston Cup
- Who is Bob Cutlass?
- Who is Darrell Cartrip?
- The Commentary Duo
- Anecdotes
- Summary Table
- FAQ
Introduction: Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass, the Voices of the Piston Cup
In the world of Cars, Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass form the commentary duo for the Piston Cup, just like in any major sports broadcast.
📘 To relive the races, also read Cars 1.
🏁 On the RSN set, Bob and Darrell call the start of the Dinoco 400; the racers they comment on are yours to line up on the living-room rug with our Cars Piston Cup and World Grand Prix toy cars.
Who is Bob Cutlass?
Bob Cutlass (Bob Cutlass in the original version) is a grey 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. He is the main commentator, calm and professional, who describes the Piston Cup races as they unfold.
Who is Darrell Cartrip?
Darrell Cartrip is a brightly colored 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. A former racer turned exalted consultant, he provides technical analysis and contagious enthusiasm to the commentary.
🔥 Multicoloured flames cover the red and silver bodywork of Darrell's number 17; our Cars boxer underwear owns that same taste for a loud pattern, only under your jeans.
The Commentary Duo
Together, Bob and Darrell form the classic "presenter + analyst" tandem that punctuates the races of Lightning McQueen. Their dynamic faithfully reproduces NASCAR broadcasts on American television.
🎭 From their commentary booth, Bob and Darrell set the tempo of Lightning McQueen's races; our Cars costumes take you to the other side, into the shoes of the one they are calling.
Anecdotes
- Bob Cutlass is voiced in the original by Bob Costas, a famous American sports announcer
- Darrell Cartrip is voiced by Darrell Waltrip, a NASCAR legend who became a commentator
- Bob is a 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, Darrell a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- "Cartrip" is a play on words for "car trip," which also echoes the name of his voice actor Darrell Waltrip
Summary Table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bob Cutlass | 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, lead commentator |
| Darrell Cartrip | 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, analyst |
| Role | Piston Cup commentators |
| Voice (VO Bob) | Bob Costas |
| Voice (VO Darrell) | Darrell Waltrip |
| Appearances | Duo reunited in Cars 1 and 3; Darrell Cartrip also appears in Cars 2 (World Grand Prix), according to community sheets |
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
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Who are Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass?They are the two Piston Cup commentators: Bob Cutlass, the calm presenter, and Darrell Cartrip, the enthusiastic analyst.
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What cars are the commentators?Bob Cutlass is a 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora and Darrell Cartrip is a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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Who voices the commentators in the original version?Bob Cutlass by Bob Costas and Darrell Cartrip by Darrell Waltrip, a NASCAR legend.
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Why the name Darrell Cartrip?It's a play on words for "car trip," which also echoes the name of Darrell Waltrip, the former driver and commentator who lends his voice to the character.