Bubba Wheelhouse is a minor character in the 2017 Disney/Pixar animated film Cars 3. He is a Next-Gen racer sponsored by Transberry Juice who replaced Markus Krankzler in the Piston Cup.
Background[]
Official Description[]
"Bubba Wheelhouse is a next-generation racer who has been racing nearly all his life and has been one of the youngest victors on the speedway. He runs a fast-and-furious but has his eyes on the prize. He is a champion for diversity, believing that all race cars deserve a lane on the track."
Personality[]
Wheelhouse is described as a "fast and tenacious young racer who knows how to win."[1]
Physical appearance[]
Bubba is a Next-Gen 2017 Race Car SA-3 with a purple and yellow livery, Lightyear tires, and the number #6 on his sides and roof. He has blue eyes.
Role in film[]
Bubba Wheelhouse joined the Piston Cup and entered the Transberry Juice racing team mid-season, replacing Markus Krankzler. At the Florida 500, Bubba qualifies in 25th place and finishes the race in 20th place.
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Trivia[]
- Bubba's name is a reference to his voice actor, Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr., who is a professional NASCAR race car driver.
- Out of all Next-Gen racers that are voiced by NASCAR race car drivers, Bubba had the worst performance at the Florida 500.
- Bubba's die-cast stock image incorrectly has the number #63 on his roof, but the accurate number #6 on his sides.
- Due to the NASCAR crossover die-cast line, his number is now #23. This is a reference to the racing number of Darrell Wallace Jr.'s car.
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