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The Inspiration for 'Cars'

5.8200617mMovieDocumentary

Short featurette about the inspiration behind Pixar's "Cars".

DirectorRick Butler

ProducerAnn Brilz

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Cast · Directed by Rick Butler

John Lasseter

Self - Director

Michael Wallis

Self - Author, speaker

Joe Ranft

Self - Co-director

Ángel Delgadillo

Ángel Delgadillo

Self - Barber, Seligman, AZ

Paul James Lasseter

Self - John's dad

Self - Racecar driver

Self - President, Gen. Mgr., Infineon Raceway, CA

Self - Fox Sports director

Darrell Waltrip

Darrell Waltrip

Self - Fox broadcaster, racing legend

Humpy Wheeler

Self - President, Gen. Mgr., Lowe's Motor Speedway

Self - Son of racing legend Tim Flock

Self - Speedway Motorsports, Inc.

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