Maddy McGear: McQueen's Biggest Fan (Cars 3)
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A single voice from the stands is enough to sum up all the fervor of racing fans. A small bright red city car of the Axxelo Microlux model, Maddy McGear appears in Cars 3 (2017) covered in #95 Lightning McQueen goodies, before also sporting Cruz Ramirez's 51 on her roof in the credits. The daughter of Melissa Bernabrake, she is voiced in the original version by Madeleine McGraw and released by Mattel in 1:55 scale, including a 2-pack with Kris Revstopski. This profile details her role at the Florida 500 and the fan theory linking her to Cartney Brakin.
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Who is Maddy McGear?
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- Model: Axxelo Microlux
- Color: Bright red
- Size: Small, with #95 (Lightning McQueen) goodies
- Voice (VO): Madeleine McGraw
- Family: Daughter of Melissa Bernabrake
Her role in Cars 3
We see Maddy in the stands, yelling "Lightning McQueen!" and proudly waving her accessories. During the Florida 500, she also cheers for Cruz Ramirez, and in the credits, we see her posing radiantly with numbers 95 and 51 on the roof — a symbol of a passion that embraces new talent.
🔗 To learn more about the new champion she supports, read the portrait of Cruz Ramirez.
What Maddy represents
The voice of the fans
Maddy McGear is the face of the fanbase: sincere, loud, contagious. She reminds us that the emotion from the stands is part of the show.
🔗 In the background, the arrival of the Next-Gen, embodied by Jackson Storm, also explains why fans experience these races so intensely.
Open-mindedness
Her transition from exclusive support for McQueen to shared support with Cruz shows a true capacity for evolution: she celebrates merit and inspiration, wherever they come from.
Merchandise
- Mattel 1:55: several "singles" releases
- 2-Pack: Maddy McGear & Kris Revstopski (storytelling set)
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A little extra "lore"
Some fans see Maddy as an echo of Cartney Brakin (a young fan seen in Cars 2) — a community hypothesis, not officially confirmed, which primarily illustrates the continuity of supporters in the saga.
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Summary table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Maddy McGear |
| Model | Axxelo Microlux |
| Color | Bright red |
| Accessories | #95 goodies; later #51 (Cruz) |
| Major appearance | Cars 3 (2017) |
| Key scene | Florida 500 — driven by her passion for McQueen and Cruz |
| Voice (VO) | Madeleine McGraw |
| Family | Daughter of Melissa Bernabrake |
| Symbolic role | Figure of fans; openness to the next generation |
Read also
- Danny Swervez: The Next-Gen Driver inspired by Suárez
- Marco Axelbender: The Security Guard in Cars
- Lynda Weathers: The devoted wife of The King (Cars)
- Ray Reverham: Jackson Storm's Crew Chief in Cars 3
FAQ
- Does Maddy only support McQueen? — No, she also cheers for Cruz Ramirez during the Florida 500.
- Why does she wear numbers 95 and 51? — To show her support for McQueen (95) and then Cruz (51).
- Is her voice often heard in the movie? — She is mostly heard from the stands, with iconic cheers.
- Is the link with Cartney Brakin canon? — No, it's a fan theory, not officially confirmed.
- Who voices Maddy in the original version? — Madeleine McGraw.
Conclusion
Maddy McGear proves that a subtle character can make an impact through passion and freshness. She personifies those thousands of voices that cheer on their heroes — and who also embrace the next generation. An essential part of the Cars ecosystem... and a nice piece for your collection.
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