Cars 3's Next-Gen Racers

Summary

• The Next-Gen: the new generation shaking up Cars 3
• Jackson Storm, the leader
• The Next-Gen driver lineup
• The veterans pushed out
• Cruz Ramirez: the Next-Gen that changes everything
• Summary table
• FAQ

The Next-Gen: the new generation shaking up Cars 3

In Cars 3, a new wave of racers arrives: the Next-Gen. More aerodynamic, trained on simulators, and boosted by statistics, they gradually relegate veterans to the background — and push Lightning McQueen to reinvent himself. Here is the complete lineup of this generation.

🏎️ The Next-Gen train on simulators and run on statistics; you can switch to the racers' side far more easily, just by slipping into one of our Cars costumes.

Jackson Storm, the leader

Jackson Storm is the face of the Next-Gen: arrogant, ultra-fast, and packed with technology, he becomes Lightning McQueen's main rival. He relies on an entire team, including his crew chief Ray Reverham and his transporter Gale Beaufort.

The #1 Rival

Cars 3 Black Piston Cup Car No.20 - Jackson Storm

Jackson Storm diecast from Cars 3: the high-tech racer that challenges Lightning McQueen, a must-have for your collection.

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The Next-Gen driver lineup

Behind Storm, a whole generation of rookies with high-tech sponsor liveries:

• Aaron Clocker — #48, Re-Volting team.
• Barry DePedal — #64, RPM team.
• Dan Carcia — #80, Gask-Its team.
• Rich Mixon — #36, Tank Coat team.
• Ryan « Inside » Laney — #21, a formidable Next-Gen.
• Danny Swervez — #19, inspired by real driver Daniel Suárez.
• Bubba Wheelhouse — a Next-Gen bringing diversity to the field.

The whole lineup

Cars 3 Piston Cup Car No.48 - Aaron Clocker

Aaron Clocker #48 Re-Volting: a Next-Gen driver to line up the entire new generation on your track.

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🏁 Line up the whole grid with our Cars cars and figurines.

The veterans pushed out

The arrival of the Next-Gen has a downside: historical drivers are replaced one by one. This is the case of Brick Yardley, Vitoline driver replaced by a rookie — the perfect illustration of the dilemma at the heart of Cars 3.

Cruz Ramirez: the Next-Gen that changes everything

The real answer to Storm doesn't come from another rookie, but from Cruz Ramirez: a trainer who becomes a racer, she proves that talent and determination are worth more than mere statistics — and eventually beats Storm on the track.

The Cars 3 Heroine

Mini Racer Cars 3 - Cruz Ramirez No.51 "Dinoco"

Cruz Ramirez #51 Dinoco in mini racer form: the one who beats Storm and embodies the next generation.

15,90 € See the car

💧 Cruz Ramirez was a trainer before she beat Storm on the track: for your own sessions, take along one of our Cars water bottles.

Summary table

FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Next-Gen in Cars 3?
  A new generation of more aerodynamic racing cars trained on simulators, gradually making veteran drivers obsolete.
• Who is the leader of the Next-Gen?
  Jackson Storm, Lightning McQueen's high-tech rival, is the figurehead of this generation.
• Who ultimately beats Jackson Storm?
  Cruz Ramirez: initially a trainer, she becomes a driver and triumphs over Storm, supported by Lightning McQueen.
• Is Danny Swervez inspired by a real driver?
  Yes, by the Mexican NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez.
• Where can I find the Cars 3 Next-Gen cars?
  In our Cars 3 collection and our Cars cars and figures.