Smokey — Cars 3 Character Profile

About Smokey

Doc Hudson's former crew chief and mentor who teaches Lightning and Cruz advanced racing techniques like drafting and strategic passing to compensate for lower top speed. He plays a pivotal role in their comeback preparation.

Character Facts

Played by

Chris Cooper

Appears in

Cars 3 (2017)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Smokey — professional — Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson)
• Smokey — professional — Cruz Ramirez (Cristela Alonzo)
• Smokey — Professional Mentor — Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson)

  Experienced crew chief who teaches alternative racing techniques.

• Smokey — Professional Sparring Partner — Cruz Ramirez (Cristela Alonzo)

  Trainer who utilizes Cruz to simulate race conditions for Lightning.

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