Darrell Cartrip et Bob Culasse : commentateurs de Cars

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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

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.

What cars are the commentators?
Bob Cutlass is a 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora and Darrell Cartrip is a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

Who voices the commentators in the original version?
Bob Cutlass by Bob Costas and Darrell Cartrip by Darrell Waltrip, a NASCAR legend.

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.

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