Darrell Cartrip and Bob Culasse: Iconic racing commentators in the Cars universe
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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.
🏁 Recreate the Piston Cup at home with our Cars race tracks.
Who is Bob Cutlass?
Bob Cutlass is a grey 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. He is the lead commentator, composed and professional, who describes the Piston Cup races as they unfold.
🚗 To collect all the characters, head to our Cars die-cast cars.
Who is Darrell Cartrip?
Darrell Cartrip is a brightly colored 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. A former racer turned exuberant analyst, he brings technical analysis and infectious enthusiasm to the commentary.
📡 Drive your heroes for real with our Cars remote control cars.
The commentary duo
Together, Bob and Darrell form the classic "presenter + analyst" tandem that sets the pace for Lightning McQueen's races. Their dynamic faithfully reproduces NASCAR broadcasts on American television.
Anecdotes
- Bob Cutlass is voiced in the original version by Bob Costas, a famous American sports presenter
- 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 pun on Darrell Waltrip's name
Summary table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bob Cutlass | Oldsmobile Aurora (1999), lead commentator |
| Darrell Cartrip | Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1977), analyst |
| Role | Piston Cup commentators |
| VO Voice (Bob) | Bob Costas |
| VO Voice (Darrell) | Darrell Waltrip |
| Appearances | Cars 1, 3 |
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass?
They are the two Piston Cup commentators: Bob Cutlass, a calm presenter, and Darrell Cartrip, an 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 pun on Darrell Waltrip, the former driver and commentator who lends him his voice.