Faregame (Cars 3) : le taxi n°42 du derby Crazy 8

Faregame (Cars 3): the Crazy 8 derby taxi #42

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A curse word covered by a horn honk, a first in the saga. Faregame is a yellow and black taxi bearing number 42, entered in the Crazy 8 demolition derby at the Thunder Hollow Speedway in Cars 3. His name plays on the English phrase “fair game”, the prey one is allowed to hunt. In the original version he is voiced by Jason Pace, credited among the additional voices, and he comes back in 2017 in the short film Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool, alongside Arvy and Dr. Damage. This portrait details his livery, his arrogant character and his horn gag.

Summary

Who is Faregame?

Faregame is a golden yellow taxi, with a yellow and black livery reminiscent of New York taxis, who competes in the Crazy 8 demolition derby at the Thunder Hollow Speedway in Cars 3. He wears number 42 and, according to the wiki, has a crude and arrogant character—a tough customer in the derby ruled by Miss Fritter. His name is a pun on the English phrase "fair game."

🚕 The number 42's taxi checkerboard comes with a spray-painted “CRASH ONLY”: that driver will never charge you for the ride, so keep your change in our Cars purses and wallets instead.

Character model of Faregame: a battered yellow taxi, the number 42 painted on the rear window, a black and white chequered band and CRASH ONLY spray-painted on the flank, on a black background.
Yellow and black, taxi chequers and a spray-painted “CRASH ONLY”: the No. 42's livery announces the programme of the Crazy 8 derby straight away.

His voice and his return in a short film

Unlike many of the derby extras, Faregame has an attested voice actor: he is voiced in the original version by Jason Pace, credited among the additional voices in Cars 3. He also appears in the short film Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool (released in October 2017), where he testifies alongside Arvy and Dr. Damage.

🍿 Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool brings Faregame, Arvy and Dr. Damage together for one testimony: a screening to treat yourself to on the sofa, with your feet slipped into our Cars slippers and house shoes.

Cars Miss Fritter School Bus Pin

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Cars Miss Fritter School Bus Pin

The Miss Fritter pin, champion of the derby where Faregame honks his horn: a small collector's item in the colors of the Crazy 8.

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Faregame, a yellow taxi with its bumper torn off and its tyres shredded, alone at the centre of the Thunder Hollow dirt track lit up at night.
Faregame back on the Thunder Hollow track in the short film Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool, released in 2017.

The horn gag

Faregame is also known to fans for a memorable line: "Hey, buddy, get the… out of my way!" where the curse word is conveniently covered by a horn honk. According to the Pixar wiki, Faregame would even be the first character in the saga whose words are censored by a horn honk.

🪥 Faregame would be the first in the saga whose curse word is covered by a horn honk; there is no horn in your bathroom, only our Cars toothbrushes to wash your mouth out.

Faregame charges bumper-first into the muddy derby arena, several competitors and stacks of tyres behind him in the night.
The No. 42 taxi charges into the mud of the Crazy 8: not the type to politely ask for the way to be cleared.

Summary table

Element Detail
Role Crazy 8 derby competitor
Number 42
Vehicle type Taxi
Film Cars 3 (2017)
Original Voice Jason Pace
Other appearance Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool (2017)

FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is Faregame in Cars 3?
    A yellow taxi, number 42, who participates in the Crazy 8 demolition derby at Thunder Hollow Speedway.
  • Where does the name Faregame come from?
    It's a pun on "fair game"; it can also imply "fare," the cost of a taxi ride.
  • Who voices Faregame?
    Jason Pace, credited among the additional voices in Cars 3.
  • Does Faregame appear elsewhere?
    Yes, in the short film Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool, with Arvy and Dr. Damage.
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