In Pixar’s Cars, which former racer is revealed to be the town’s doctor?

In Pixar’s Cars, the town doctor and former racer is Doc Hudson.

Doc Hudson is Radiator Springs’ respected medical professional and judge. He initially treats Lightning McQueen as an irritating outsider, but his own history explains why he is wary of racing and fame. Doc was once a celebrated Piston Cup champion known as the Fabulous Hudson Hornet.

His career ended after a crash left him sidelined, and he later discovered that the racing world had moved on without him. This history makes Doc an important contrast to McQueen, who is still at the beginning of his career and has not yet learned what success can cost.

Doc is voiced by Paul Newman, whose own connection to motorsport adds resonance to the role. The character is based visually on the real Hudson Hornet, a car that achieved major success in stock-car racing during the early 1950s.