Maddy McGear: Lightning McQueen's Biggest Fan in Cars 3
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In the colorful world of Disney Pixar Cars , Maddy McGear embodies the pure enthusiasm of racing fans. This little red city car lives every lap as if she were on the track, first for Lightning McQueen , then also for Cruz Ramirez .
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Who is Maddy McGear?
- Model : Axxelo Microlux
- Color : Bright red
- Size : Small, with goodies from #95 (Lightning McQueen)
- Voice (VO) : Madeleine McGraw
- Family : Daughter of Melissa Bernabrake
His role in Cars 3
Maddy is seen in the stands, yelling "Lightning McQueen!" while proudly waving her accessories. At the Florida 500 , she also cheers on Cruz Ramirez , and in the opening credits, she poses radiantly with the numbers 95 and 51 on the roof—a symbol of a passion that embraces new talent.
🔗 To get to know the new champion she supports better, read the profile of Cruz Ramirez .
What Maddy represents
The voice of the fans
Maddy McGear is the face of the fan base: sincere, loud, infectious. She reminds us that the emotion in the stands is part of the show.
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Open-mindedness
Her shift from supporting McQueen exclusively to supporting Cruz together shows a true capacity for evolution : she celebrates merit and inspiration, wherever they come from.
Derivatives
- Mattel 1:55 : several single releases
- 2-Pack : Maddy McGear & Kris Revstopski (storytelling set)
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Little extra “lore”
Some fans see in Maddy an echo of Cartney Brakin (a young fan encountered in Cars 2 ) - a community hypothesis , not officially confirmed, which above all illustrates the continuity of the supporters in the saga.
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Summary table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Maddy McGear |
| Model | Axxelo Microlux |
| Color | Bright red |
| Accessories | Goodies #95 ; later #51 (Cruz) |
| Major appearance | Cars 3 (2017) |
| Striking scene | Florida 500 — fueled by her passion for McQueen and Cruz |
| Voice (VO) | Madeleine McGraw |
| Family | Daughter of Melissa Bernabrake |
| Symbolic role | Fan figure; openness to the next generation |
| Derivatives | Mattel 1:55 Singles; 2-Pack with Kris Revstopski |
FAQ
- Is Maddy only rooting for McQueen? — No, she's also rooting for Cruz Ramirez at the Florida 500.
- Why does she wear numbers 95 and 51? — To show her support for McQueen (95) and then Cruz (51) .
- Do we hear his voice often in the film? — We hear it mostly from the stands , with iconic cheers.
- Is the Cartney Brakin connection canon? — No, it's a fan theory , not officially confirmed.
- Are there multiple toy versions? — Yes, several 1:55 singles and a 2-Pack with Kris Revstopski .
- Who voices Maddy in the original version? — Madeleine McGraw .
Conclusion
Maddy McGear proves that a quiet character can make a statement with passion and freshness . She embodies the thousands of voices that push their heroes forward—and who also know how to embrace the next generation. A must-have in the Cars ecosystem… and a nice addition to your collection.
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