All the Crazy 8 Derby Racers from Cars 3
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A yellow school bus reigns supreme over Thunder Hollow's figure-eight track. Miss Fritter (No. 58) dominates the Crazy 8, the demolition derby that Lightning McQueen enters incognito under the alias Chester Whipplefilter, while Cruz Ramirez, signed up under the identity of Frances Beltline (No. 20), wins the event. The grid brings together some twenty named vehicles, from the ambulance Dr. Damage to the RV Arvy (No. 00), and hides two Pixar nods: Bill's No. 86 for 1986 and Todd, alias the Pizza Planet Truck. An overview of the complete roster.
Summary
- The Crazy 8, the wildest demolition derby in Cars 3
- The derby headliners
- The complete roster of named vehicles
- The two disguised intruders
- The hidden Easter eggs
- Summary table
- FAQ
The Crazy 8, the wildest demolition derby in Cars 3
In the middle of Cars 3, Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez sign up for what they believe to be a simple race at Thunder Hollow Speedway. Surprise: it's actually the “Crazy 8”, a demolition derby held on a figure-eight track, where competitors intentionally crash into each other in the mud. To avoid being recognized, our two heroes enter under false names — and find themselves facing a gallery of vehicles as battered as they are memorable.
The derby headliners
The undisputed star is Miss Fritter (No. 58): a yellow school bus converted into a war machine, the undefeated champion of the Crazy 8. Around her are some figures already well-known to fans, such as the dilapidated ambulance Dr. Damage (No. 5) or the wobbling RV Arvy (No. 00). But the grid has many more competitors…
The Queen of Crazy 8
Car Cars 3 Yellow School Bus - Miss Fritter
Miss Fritter's yellow school bus in diecast: the undefeated derby champion, at the top of your collection.
The complete roster of named vehicles
Here are the named vehicles that make up the Crazy 8 grid (excluding anonymous extras), classified by number:
| No. | Vehicle | Type / distinctive sign |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | Arvy | RV |
| 4 | Taco | Yellow pickup truck |
| 5 | Dr. Damage | Ambulance |
| 07 | Todd | Delivery truck (Toy Story's Pizza Planet Truck) |
| 10 | Blind Spot | Derby stock car |
| 11 | Pileup | Derby stock car (known for driving in reverse) |
| 12 | High Impact | Derby stock car |
| 13 | Jimbo | Derby stock car |
| 16 | Pushover | Derby stock car |
| 22 | Cigalert | Stock car, American flag livery |
| 25 | Broadside | Blue and white pickup truck (“Flip Me Over”) |
| 27 | Jambalaya Chimichanga | Derby stock car |
| 42 | Faregame | Yellow taxi |
| 45 | T-Bone | Dented sedan |
| 54 | APB | Police car |
| 58 | Miss Fritter | School bus (undefeated champion) |
| 72 | Superfly | Derby stock car |
| 74 | Patty | Stock car (“Rust in Peace”) |
| 77 | Liability | Derby stock car |
| 86 | Bill | Sedan (No. 86 = Pixar Easter egg) |
| 88 | Tailgate | Stock car, pink livery |
| 90 | Airborne | Derby stock car |
| 96 | Fishtail | Derby stock car |
Added to this grid is the twin duo Hit & Run (recognizable by their "1 of 2" and "2 of 2" markings) as well as numerous unnamed extras that fill the arena.
The two disguised intruders
In the midst of this melee, two infiltrators are hiding. Lightning McQueen, unrecognizable under a layer of mud, races under the pseudonym of Chester Whipplefilter (his derby number is so illegible that sources are unsure — nothing to do with his famous No. 95 from the Piston Cup). As for Cruz Ramirez, she lines up under the name Frances Beltline (No. 20)… and wins the derby, revealing her driving talent for the first time.
A derby regular
Car Cars 3 RV - Arvy
The Arvy RV (No. 00), one of the wildest vehicles on the Crazy 8 grid, in Cars 3 miniature.
The hidden Easter eggs
The Crazy 8 is a playground for Easter egg hunters. The vehicle Bill bears the number 86, in homage to 1986 — the year Pixar was founded and the short film Luxo Jr. was released — and even features the famous Luxo ball on its body. Another gem: Todd (No. 07) is none other than the Pizza Planet Truck, the truck that Pixar has slipped into almost all its films since Toy Story.
🏁 Line up your own derby grid with our Cars 3 cars collection.
Summary table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Thunder Hollow Speedway |
| Event | Crazy 8 — demolition derby |
| Track shape | Figure-eight dirt track |
| Champion | Miss Fritter (school bus, No. 58) |
| Derby winner | Cruz Ramirez (aka Frances Beltline, No. 20) |
| Named vehicles | About twenty (+ anonymous extras) |
| Film | Cars 3 (2017) |
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Crazy 8 in Cars 3?
A demolition derby held on a figure-eight track at Thunder Hollow Speedway, where competitors intentionally crash into each other.
How many vehicles participate in the Crazy 8?
About twenty vehicles are named (Miss Fritter, Taco, Faregame, Bill, Patty…), plus the Hit & Run duo and numerous unnamed extras.
Who wins the Thunder Hollow derby?
Cruz Ramirez, disguised and lined up under the name Frances Beltline (No. 20).
Does Lightning McQueen participate in the derby?
Yes, incognito and covered in mud, under the pseudonym of Chester Whipplefilter.
What are the hidden Easter eggs in the Crazy 8?
Bill's No. 86 celebrates the founding of Pixar (1986 / Luxo Jr.), and Todd (No. 07) is the Pizza Planet Truck from Toy Story.