Maddy McGear : la plus grande fan de McQueen (Cars 3)

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.

Maddy McGear embodies the pure enthusiasm of racing fans. This small red city car lives every lap as if she were on the track, first for Lightning McQueen, then also for Cruz Ramirez.

Who is Maddy McGear?

📘 Relive the entire movie in the complete story of Cars 3.

  • Model: Axxelo Microlux
  • Color: Bright red
  • Size: Small, with #95 (Lightning McQueen) goodies
  • Voice (VO): Madeleine McGraw
  • Family: Daughter of Melissa Bernabrake
Maddy McGear, a small bright red city car, with a large 95 sign on her roof and two yellow lightning bolts on her sides
Maddy McGear in supporter's outfit: a “95” sign, yellow lightning bolts and a little pennant, the whole kit of the Lightning McQueen fan.

🎽 A “95” sign, yellow lightning bolts, a little pennant: Maddy brings out the whole kit to shout for her camp from the stands; on your shoulders, our Cars sweaters and sweatshirts show your colours just as loudly.

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.

Maddy McGear in the stands of a track, next to a large grey minivan, among other spectator cars
In the stands, Maddy follows the race alongside her mother Melissa Bernabrake, the grey minivan.

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.

Illustration showing Cruz Ramirez in Dinoco 51 colours, Lightning McQueen behind her and Maddy McGear holding up the numbers 95 and 51
The 95 and the 51 brought together on a single car: Maddy supports Lightning McQueen without ever ceasing to cheer for Cruz Ramirez.

🏬 As early as Cars 2, a Tokyo shop is overflowing with Lightning McQueen merchandise; your own shelf fills up more calmly, one miniature at a time, with our Cars Toon toy cars.

Merchandise

  • Mattel 1:55: several "singles" releases
  • 2-Pack: Maddy McGear & Kris Revstopski (storytelling set)
Mattel Disney Pixar Cars blister pack containing two miniatures: Maddy McGear in red and Kris Revstopski, a white pick-up marked Official
The Mattel 1:55 2-pack that pairs Maddy McGear with Kris Revstopski, one of the “storytelling” sets in the Cars line.

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.

🔗 For the "heritage" dimension that fuels fans' attachment, delve back into the story of Doc Hudson.

Lightning McQueen and Mater in a Japanese shop whose shelves are overflowing with plush toys and red toys bearing McQueen's likeness
In Cars 2 already, a Tokyo shop is buckling under Lightning McQueen merchandise: the fervour of the supporters runs through the whole saga.

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

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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.

📣 Maddy personifies those thousands of voices that cheer on their heroes; when your turn comes to support yours, our Cars accessories hand you the kit to wave from the sofa.

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