Sneaky and wealthy rival race car owner who plots to steal Herbie and build a menacing black competitor.
Competing race car owners whose rivalry drives the central conflict of the film.
Thorndyke actively targets Tennessee to disable Herbie, creating direct hostility.
A professional relationship that fractures when Carole discovers Thorndyke's unethical tactics.
Competing business interests that result in Thorndyke's complete downfall and loss of control.
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