In Pixar’s Cars, what is Doc Hudson’s racing nickname?

In Pixar’s Cars, Doc Hudson’s racing nickname is The Hudson Hornet.

The name refers to Doc’s model and his celebrated career as a stock-car racer. In the film’s backstory, the Hudson Hornet wins three Piston Cups before a serious crash ends Doc’s racing career. He later becomes the town doctor and judge in Radiator Springs, hiding his former identity from Lightning McQueen.

The Hudson Hornet was also a real American automobile produced by Hudson Motor Car Company. Its racing success in the early 1950s helped inspire Doc’s fictional history. The film uses the character to connect a classic vehicle’s real-world reputation with its imagined racing legacy.

A common mix-up is calling Doc “The Fabulous Hudson Hornet.” That phrase is associated with the character’s racing legend and merchandise, but the short nickname asked for here is The Hudson Hornet.