Tex Dinoco: Oil tycoon and Piston Cup patron
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Summary
- Introduction: Tex Dinoco, the Piston Cup magnate
- Who is Tex Dinoco?
- Dinoco, the dream team
- Tex's Personality
- Anecdotes
- Summary Table
- FAQ
Introduction: Tex Dinoco, the Piston Cup magnate
In the world of Cars, Tex Dinoco is the wealthy owner of the Dinoco team, the most prestigious oil brand in the championship.
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Who is Tex Dinoco?
Tex Dinoco is an imposing 1975 gold Cadillac Coupe de Ville, adorned with longhorn horns. A Texan at heart, he runs the Dinoco empire and sponsors the best cars in the Piston Cup.
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Dinoco, the dream team
Dinoco is the most coveted sponsor on the circuit: it's the team Lightning McQueen dreams of joining at the beginning of Cars 1. Tex supported The King there for a long time and is looking for a successor to wear his blue colors.
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Tex's Personality
- warm, generous, and good-natured
- proud of his Texan roots
- a connoisseur of car racing
- loyal to his drivers
Anecdotes
- Tex is voiced in the original version by H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, famous promoter of the Charlotte Motor Speedway
- he is a golden 1975 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, with longhorn horns
- at the end of the film, he offers Lightning McQueen to join Dinoco — who refuses out of loyalty to Rust-eze
- Dinoco reappears in Cars 3 as Cruz Ramirez's sponsor
Summary Table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Car type | Cadillac Coupe de Ville (1975) |
| Color | Gold, longhorn horns |
| Role | Owner of the Dinoco team |
| Historic driver | The King |
| Voice (VO) | H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler |
| Appearances | Cars 1, 3 |
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tex Dinoco in Cars?
Tex is the owner of the Dinoco team, a gold 1975 Cadillac and the most prestigious patron of the Piston Cup.
What is Dinoco?
Dinoco is the oil brand and the most coveted team in the championship, which Lightning McQueen dreams of joining.
Who voices Tex in the original version?
What car is Tex Dinoco?
A 1975 gold Cadillac Coupe de Ville, adorned with longhorn horns.
The Oil Tycoon
Cars Car Dinoco Owner - Tex Dinoco
Tex Dinoco in diecast, Texas accent sold separately: the patron every team dreams of having.