Which former race car does Paul Newman voice in Pixar’s Cars?

Paul Newman voices the former race car Doc Hudson in Pixar’s Cars.

Doc Hudson is the town doctor and a respected judge in Radiator Springs, but he once raced as the Fabulous Hudson Hornet. He won three Piston Cups before a crash ended his racing career and left him feeling forgotten by the racing world.

Doc initially resents Lightning McQueen’s careless attitude and orders him to repair the damaged road. Their relationship changes as McQueen learns about Doc’s past and Doc recognizes the young racer’s potential. Doc becomes McQueen’s mentor and crew chief.

Cars was Paul Newman’s final feature-film role. Newman was also a real racing enthusiast and competed professionally, making his connection to Doc especially notable. Doc’s design is based on the Hudson Hornet, a real American automobile associated with early stock-car racing.