Patty (Cars 3): Crazy 8 Derby Racer #74
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Two words spoken on screen were enough to lift this extra out of anonymity. Patty is a blue-grey car with the number 74 entered in the Crazy 8 demolition derby at Thunder Hollow Speedway, in Cars 3. Her bumper displays a wry “Rust in Peace” and her small buck teeth make her recognisable in the middle of the carnage. After trying to intimidate Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez, she spins out and is hit by Miss Fritter at the same time as Bill. This profile also looks back at the other Patty of the saga, Mario Andretti's assistant.
Summary
Who is Patty?
Patty is a blue-gray car that participates in the Crazy 8 demolition derby at Thunder Hollow Speedway in Cars 3. She wears the number 74 painted on her side, displays a wry "Rust in Peace" on her bumper, and is distinguished by her prominent buck teeth.
Her role in the derby
She is first seen grouping with the other competitors to try and intimidate Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez, freshly arrived in the arena. During the race, according to the Pixar wiki, Patty spins out, gets hit by Miss Fritter at the same time as Bill, before being eliminated in the final melee.
A derby companion
Cars 3 RV Car - Arvy
The Arvy RV, another crazy regular of Thunder Hollow's Crazy 8, in miniature Cars 3.
"Hey, Patty!"
A small detail that delights fans: Patty is one of the few Crazy 8 competitors whose name is actually spoken on screen, during a brief exchange with the car Bill — "Hey, Patty!" / "Oh, hi Bill!". Enough to give an identity to what could have been just another extra in the carnage.
Two Pattys in the Cars universe
Don't confuse her with the other Patty of the saga: Mario Andretti's personal assistant, a completely distinct character whose front end is inspired by an Aston Martin Lagonda. The two only share the first name.
🚗 Find the cars from the movie in our Cars 3 cars collection.
Summary table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Role | Crazy 8 derby competitor |
| Number | 74 |
| Color | Blue-gray |
| Inscription | "Rust in Peace" |
| Distinguishing feature | Buck teeth |
| Movie | Cars 3 (2017) |
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Patty in Cars 3?
A gray car number 74 from the Crazy 8 demolition derby, at Thunder Hollow Speedway.
Does Patty speak in the movie?
Her name is spoken on screen ("Hey, Patty!"), but she doesn't have a true speaking role.
Are there two Pattys in Cars?
Yes: the derby racer (Cars 3) and Mario Andretti's assistant — two unrelated characters.
What does "Rust in Peace" mean?
It's the humorous inscription on her bumper, a pun on "Rest in Peace" adapted to the world of rust.