Doc Hudson’s Tragic Full Story! | Cars Explained

The Fabulous Hudson Hornet was a legendary race car who went on to become a doctor, the crew chief for one of the most decorated race cars of all time (Lightning McQueen), and a close friend to all of the residents of his home: Radiator Springs. But what did Doc Hudson do to become a famous race car? Why did he return to racing? And how was he remembered after he died?

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I’m Isaac Carlson, a creator based out of Orlando, Florida. For the past 10 years, I've been a YouTuber focused on spreading magic by discussing Disney, movies, theme parks, and the art of animation. Through every project I take part in, I remain committed to creating a positive impact within my community by encouraging every person to follow their passions and dreams.

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[theshenpartei]

Old cars are art anyone else agree with that

[theodoro]

"Racing wasn't the best part of Doc's life, you were." - Smokey

Before Lightning came into his life, for over 5 decades Doc did the best he could to shy away from society, because he knew after his huge accident, people would not only wonder where he's been, but easily forget about him since he became old news.
All Doc ever wanted was to feel the spirit of racing, it was his purpose, nobody else ever gave Doc that feeling he's been missing until McQueen because he was too afraid to live it again

[spencerbeard]

Doc Hudson, aka The Fabulous Hudson Hornet, is one of the most supportive racecars in the history of the Cars universe. He was well remembered in a time of his great life as a 3 time champ.

[Beachmunks]

I know Lightening and Doc didn't quite get along when they first met but over time he(Doc)became his(Lightening)crew chief, mentor, and friend.When I saw the 3rd movie with the flashbacks of them I saw how much Doc and Lightening really bonded almost like father and son

[krystalmendez]

People often like to make fun of the Cars franchise, and although I never disliked Cars, the way you and theSuperCarlinBrothers talk about it just makes me love and appreciate Cars so much more

[lonelyyclone]

I always loved Doc, I was upset when I didnt see him in the late Cars films...than found out his voice actor past away

[alphonselover]

I really love the father/son relationship that Lightning and Doc had when it was shown in Cars 3.

[aaotcis]

I miss Doc. His departure left a huge hole for the fans, and without the epitaph of his passing, it still hurts. They should have laid this to rest in 3, then made 4.

[Maria_Miciano_]

Doc was such a cool car! Honestly I get why he was so bitter after other cars said that he was history. He proved them wrong though I would have loved if he won a race after his accident. Him going out by driving with Lightning would have been heart warming and heart breaking at the same time. Lightning becoming blue was so awesome! It really works for him!

[farah_nm]

I think of all the retro cars, I really adore Doc Hudson. He's wise, secretive, sarcastic at times, and just the perfect candidate to tone down Lightning McQueen's ego...and of course the bond they had was just like any teacher-student would have💜💜

[timotoxictrait]

Doc and McQueen's friendship is so wholesome

i love how much Doc loved and cared about McQueen, like watching Cars 3 made me feel very emotional

[arbytv]

Since Doc Hudson was my personal favorite character from the first cars movie, I hereby declare this as one of my favorite videos from this channel.

[mrfluffybeehive]

“It’s a hell of a freaking light show you’re going to love this” — Kingpin

[RB.]

After Paul Newman died in 2008, I had a feeling Doc would die in the sequel as well .

It’s not that uncommon to have the characters die when the actor dies

[mjpilot]

Doc Hudson was my model whenever I'm in deep depression. It was hard to find a Diecast of him until a miracle happened. But then I grew old of Cars and decided to not be too obsessed with Cars, but Doc Hudson will always be my favorite

[risaswonderland]

Hudson's Hornet's and Lightning's realitionship is why I always loved Cars so much when I was a child. Isaac, thank you for bringing old memories back.

[gaventovar]

In Cars on the Road it's revealed that Lightning McQueen isn't retired, ditched the Doc Hudson tribute look and returned to his classic red look and isn't mentoring Cruise, Lightning still races for rusteze and probably has Smokey as his new crew chief and Cruise is mostly likely being mentored by Strip "The King" Weathers because she races for Dinoco

[sensitiveshortstack]

Gotta love the father son bond these two grew over time dang I grew up with these movies makes me tear up honestly

[maihaiki]

My theory is that if Doc did not die of old age, he died as a result of his past injuries because he became weaker. Yes, he was fixed up but there was definitely some parts of him that weren't the same again.

[harvwehlage]

Doc Hudson is such a racing legend. Thanks for telling me the story of his life. It makes me miss him even more. He really has a lot of stuff in him just like Lightning does. I call him Grandfather Race Car because of how old he is and how legendary his racing skills are.