"Jet" Robinson
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| Color | Red, yellow | ||||||||
| Occupation | Piston Cup racer for Southern Gold Gasoline (formerly) | ||||||||
| First appearance | Cars 3 (2017) | ||||||||
| Latest appearance | The Burned-Up Spark Plug (2020)
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"Jet" Robinson is a race car that used to compete in the Piston Cup Racing Series in the 1950's. He competed with the number 17 and was sponsored by Southern Gold Gasoline.
History
In Cars 3, "Jet" Robinson is shown competing in a 1950's race during a flashback sequence. The race he was competing at was the one where the Hudson Hornet jumped over "Leroy Heming". He was one of the many competitors Doc overtook during the race.
Physical description
"Jet" Robinson is based on 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 (or an altered version of Sheriff, a 1949 Mercury Club Coupe). He has a red livery with gold roof and boot. His registration number is B09-25P. He has a gold number 17 on his doors and boot. On his hood is a gold rocket with "Make Way!" written on it.
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1950s racers model sheet
Name in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Greek | Τζετ Ρόμπινσον Tzet Rómpinson |
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| Russian | Джет Робинсон Dzhet Robinson |
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Trivia
- The rocket and number designs are based on Buck Baker's 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 stock car.
- In the Mattel Thomasville Racing Legends diecast line Herb Curbler is paying tribute to "Jet," whereas in the Tomica line Danny Swervez is paying tribute to him.