In Pixar’s Cars, what nickname does Doc Hudson use from his racing career?

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

Doc is introduced as the stern judge and physician of Radiator Springs, but Lightning McQueen eventually learns that he was once a celebrated race car. He drove a Hudson Hornet and won three Piston Cups before a serious crash ended his career. His experience gives him a deep understanding of racing and explains why he is initially frustrated by Lightning’s arrogance.

The character is inspired by the real Hudson Hornet, an American automobile produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company. The real car became famous in stock-car racing during the early 1950s, especially for its low center of gravity and competitive performance.

The name is sometimes shortened informally to “the Hudson Hornet,” but the full racing nickname used by Pixar is The Fabulous Hudson Hornet. This differs from Lightning’s later title as a Piston Cup champion.