In Pixar's Cars, what is the name of the legendary racer known as The King?
Answer
Strip Weathers
Strip Weathers is the legendary racer known as The King in Pixar's Cars.
The King is a veteran Piston Cup champion and a major competitor in the first Cars. He is portrayed as experienced, respected, and calm under pressure, making him a model of sportsmanship in contrast with the aggressive Chick Hicks and the initially self-centered Lightning McQueen.
Richard Petty voices Strip Weathers, and the character's design pays tribute to Petty's real racing career. The King drives a blue Plymouth Superbird-inspired race car and wears the number 43, the famous number associated with Petty.
Cal Weathers is a later-generation racer and The King's nephew, so the names can be confused. Doc Hudson is a former champion who becomes McQueen's mentor, but he is not the character called The King.