In Pixar's Cars 3, which actor voices the racing veteran Smokey?

Chris Cooper voices the racing veteran Smokey in Pixar's Cars 3.

Smokey is introduced as a former crew chief and mentor who lives in Thomasville, Georgia. He once worked with Doc Hudson and helps Lightning McQueen understand Doc's history after the newer racer Jackson Storm threatens McQueen's career.

Smokey's lessons shift McQueen's focus away from simply trying to become faster. He explains that Doc found renewed purpose by helping other racers, which leads McQueen to rethink what he wants from racing and how he can honor his mentor.

Sam Elliott voices Smokey's friend and fellow racer Tex in the film, so the two actors can be confused because both characters are connected to the racing world. Smokey's role is specifically that of Doc Hudson's former crew chief.