Doc then immediately made amends with his decisions by informing his friends of his former racing career and became Lightning's crew chief to support him in his race, even realizing that the race could be worse due to Chick Hicks.
However, upon seeing how sad his friends were to see McQueen leave, Doc realized how important and well-loved McQueen became to all of them. When McQueen decided to stay in Radiator Springs after fixing the road, Doc took it upon himself to get rid of McQueen by informing the press on his whereabouts, believing it to be best for everyone when it was really only to satisfy himself after Sally calls him out.
However, at one point, Doc did try be friendly with McQueen, giving him well-meaning advice on how to turn on dirt, to which McQueen ignored. This is when Doc revealed his tragic past to McQueen, explaining why he wanted to have him leave town at first, as well as that the trophies he won are just nothing but "a bunch of empty cups" during the second half of the film. Hesitant to kick him out of town, he decides to sentence McQueen to community service by fixing the road, causing their relationship to be strained at first. When Lightning McQueen arrives in Radiator Springs and accidentally rips up the main road, Doc's initial reaction is highly negative, as the rookie racecar was a reminder of Doc's past and the racing world he left behind. Even though Doc never told his friends about his past, he did felt shame and regret for lying to them about who he used to be. However, despite his fondness for his friends, he never told them of his past of being a race car as he wanted to forget and distance himself from anything that reminded him of his past. Doc enjoys peace and quiet, and loves the town of Radiator Springs and its citizens. While Doc had red racing wheels during his racing career, official artwork seems to suggest that he had chrome rims at one point or another.Īfter arriving in Radiator Springs to set up his own medical clinic, Doc attempted to hide his past by removing most of his decals, leaving only his dark blue coat of paint and the his chrome grille, bumper, and lining.ĭoc is portrayed as a grumpy old man who wants to leave his racing career behind after the painful rejection of the racing world, and stay out of the public line. He also had the words Twin-H-Power on both sides of his hood, and the Piston Cup logo beneath them. On his doors were the number 51 painted in yellow, as well as the words Fabulous Hudson Hornet painted in both white and yellow. He keeps his private life private, but if you've got a bad spark plug or a rattle in your engine, his door is always open." Physical Appearanceĭoc Hudson is based off of the real 1951 Hudson Hornet, which is where his name, number and paint scheme came from.ĭuring his Piston Cup racing days, Doc was painted in a dark shade of blue, with a chrome bumper and grille. No one knows too much about Doc before he came to town. Doc is respected and admired by the townsfolk for the way he looks out for their health and tends to their aches and pains. He not only serves as the town judge he's also Radiator Springs' resident doctor. "Doc is a car of few words but many talents. However, nobody in the town had any idea of his past as a racer he was just an ordinary Hudson Hornet to them. He is respected, well-loved, and serves not only as of the town's physician but as its judge as well.
As times changed and the town got bypassed in favor of Interstate 40, Doc stayed on, even when the population had dwindled to a meager dozen or so residents. He runs Doc's Clinic as a "doctor of internal combustion". He instead opted for a simple navy blue paint job and the life of a physician in the tiny town of Radiator Springs, the "shining Gemstone" of the Mother Road - Route 66. The famous #51 disappeared into obscurity, leaving many wondering where he had gone. Jaded by the racing scene, he left that world, apparently taking out time to study medicine. I never got a chance to show 'em.” ―Doc tells Lightning why he left racing. Know what they said? "You're history." Moved onto the next rookie standing in line. “ When I finally got put together, I went back expecting a big welcome.