Ray Reverham: Jackson Storm's crew chief in Cars 3
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Introduction
In the Disney Pixar Cars universe, Ray Reverham embodies the most high-tech face of the paddock. A black pickup truck with a sleek, modern design, he leads the IGNTR team and orchestrates the strategy of Jackson Storm , the face of the “next-gen”.
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Who is Ray Reverham in Cars 3 ?
Appearance & Features
- Type : Black pickup truck with visual codes IGNTR (#20)
- Function : crew chief of Jackson Storm
- Signature : Analytical tools, laconic briefings, composure
Role & functions
- Race management : strategic choices, radio relay, stand-track decisions
- Technological training : simulator, telemetry, “next-gen” performance routines
- Pit stop supervision : coordination with pitty Laura Spinwell
In the film, we see him coaching Storm during key sequences : testing on the simulator, then at the Florida 500 when he warns Storm of Cruz Ramirez 's comeback.
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The real inspiration: Ray Evernham
The name Reverham pays homage to Ray Evernham —former three-time champion crew chief with Jeff Gordon—who voices the character and served as a consultant to ensure racing authenticity. Evernham was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2018 .
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IGNTR and the new generation
- Data analysis : projections, splits, performance decline management
- Cutting-edge technology : simulator, optimization by short iterations
- Sports science : preparation, training load, recovery
The contrast is clear with the “old school” (Doc, Smokey, McQueen): intuition and experience on one side, procedures and data on the other.
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Narrative impact
- Technical antagonist : he materializes McQueen's limits in the face of the next-gen
- Catalyst : His rigor pushes McQueen to reevaluate his way of winning
Derivatives
- Mattel 1:55 : Ray Reverham (often in 2-pack with Laura Spinwell )
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Summary table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Ray Reverham |
| Affiliation | Team IGNTR — #20 Jackson Storm |
| Role | Crew chief (race direction, strategy, radio) |
| Key allies | Jackson Storm ; pitty Laura Spinwell |
| Assets | Data analysis , composure, procedural execution |
| Technologies | Simulator , telemetry, performance optimization |
| Voice (VO) | Ray Evernham (technical consultant) |
| First appearance | Cars 3 (2017) |
| Highlight | Radio alert at the Florida 500 on Cruz Ramirez 's comeback |
| Derivatives | Mattel 1:55 (often in 2-pack with Laura Spinwell) |
FAQ
- Who voices Ray Reverham in the original version? — Ray Evernham , legendary NASCAR crew chief and consultant on the film.
- What is his exact role during races? — He manages strategy , radios with Storm and coordinates pit stops .
- Which team does he lead? — Team IGNTR , entered with car #20 ( Jackson Storm ).
- Does Ray appear anywhere other than Cars 3 ? — His role is primarily tied to Cars 3 and its related ecosystem.
- How does he differ from “old school” crew chiefs? — He embodies the data-driven approach: simulator, telemetry, performance protocols.
Conclusion
Ray Reverham encapsulates the modernity of Cars 3 : data , simulator, surgical execution. Mirroring tradition, he reminds us that racing is evolving—and that adapting also means knowing how to pass on knowledge.
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