What was the name of the Hudson Hornet’s racing nickname in Pixar’s Cars?

The Hudson Hornet’s racing nickname in Pixar’s Cars is The Fabulous Hudson Hornet.

Doc Hudson once raced under that name before becoming the doctor of Radiator Springs. His past is revealed through newspaper clippings and conversations about his successful career, which included multiple Piston Cup victories before a serious crash ended his racing life.

The fictional character draws on the real Hudson Hornet, an American car produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company. Real Hudson Hornets became famous in early stock-car racing, especially during the 1950s, when Hudson’s “step-down” body design gave the cars a low center of gravity.

The nickname is sometimes confused with Doc Hudson’s personal name or with the title “The King,” which belongs to Strip Weathers. It also connects the film’s fictional racing history to a genuine chapter of American automotive history.