Which character is the town judge and doctor in Pixar’s Cars?

Doc Hudson is the town judge and doctor in Pixar’s Cars.

Doc is a Hudson Hornet who lives in Radiator Springs and initially hides his past from Lightning McQueen. He eventually reveals that he was the Fabulous Hudson Hornet, a celebrated racer and three-time Piston Cup champion.

The character’s combination of civic and medical roles helps establish Radiator Springs as a small community with its own institutions. Doc’s experience also makes him an important mentor figure for Lightning, even though he is reluctant to train the arrogant rookie at first.

Doc Hudson was voiced by Paul Newman in Cars. Newman’s performance is especially associated with the character’s calm, experienced personality. The role is different from Sheriff, who enforces the law in town, and Sally Carrera, who works as its attorney and hotel owner.