Bob Costas provides the voice of race announcer Bob Cutlass in Pixar’s Cars.
Bob Cutlass is one of the commentators who narrate the Piston Cup races. His partner is Darrell Cartrip, voiced by real-life racing broadcaster Darrell Waltrip.
The character’s name combines the actor’s first name with the Oldsmobile Cutlass, an automobile model. This naming style is typical of Cars, where characters often receive names linked to vehicle history or automotive language.
Bob Costas is an American sportscaster known for covering major sporting events, including the Olympics. His casting gives the film’s race broadcasts a familiar professional-sports sound.