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|image=Nigel gearsley.png |
|image=Nigel gearsley.png |
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| − | |make=[[Aston Martin]] DBR9 |
+ | |make=2008 [[Aston Martin]] DBR9 |
|gender=Male |
|gender=Male |
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|age=Adulthood |
|age=Adulthood |
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| − | |eye color= |
+ | |eye color=Brown |
|paint color=Dark green/British racing green, light green, white, blue, and red |
|paint color=Dark green/British racing green, light green, white, blue, and red |
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|home=[[Warwickshire]], [[United Kingdom]] |
|home=[[Warwickshire]], [[United Kingdom]] |
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|aliases=The Expert |
|aliases=The Expert |
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| − | |occupation=[[Grand Touring Sports 1]] race car |
+ | |occupation=[[Grand Touring Sports 1]] race car<br/> |
| + | [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] race car |
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| + | |team=[[Austin Littleton]]<br/> |
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| + | [[Nick Pit-Tire]] |
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| + | |performer=[[Greg Ellis]] (''[[Cars 2: The Video Game]]'') |
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|first=''[[Cars 2]]'' |
|first=''[[Cars 2]]'' |
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| − | |latest=''[[Cars 2: The Video Game]]'' |
+ | |latest=''[[Cars 2: The Video Game]]''}} |
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+ | {{Quote|Right then, let me at that track!|Nigel Gearsley|Cars 2: The Video Game}} |
| + | [[File:Cars 2 - Nigel Gearsley|thumb|right|335 px]] |
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| − | + | '''Nigel Gearsley''' is a British race car from [[Warwickshire]], [[United Kingdom]]. He is a professional race car who competes in the [[Grand Touring Sports 1]] series and the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] with the number 9. In 2011 he took part in the [[World Grand Prix]] representing the United Kingdom. |
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+ | ==History == |
| ⚫ | Nigel Gearsley from [[Warwickshire]], [[United Kingdom|England]], is an [[Aston Martin]] DBR9 racer bearing #9. He got his start racing the Speed Hill Climb—a unique, completely uphill race through the Aston Hill Mountain Area that his family has run for generations. Nigel’s racing career has been anything but an uphill challenge, as he’s won nearly every start in the past few years on the Grand Touring Sports Car circuit, including a string of podiums at Nürburgring and Le Mans. His cool British refinement makes him an imposing presence on the World Grand Prix courses. |
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===''Cars 2''=== |
===''Cars 2''=== |
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In [[Cars 2]], Nigel competed in all three races of the World Grand Prix, and at the [[Radiator Springs Grand Prix]]. His first appearance was at the [[Tokyo]] welcome party, shocked with the other World Grand Prix racers as they watch [[Tow Mater|Mater]] drinking from the fountain after he eats a lot of wasabi. The dirt section during the Tokyo [[Tokyo Circuit|race]] was one of Nigel's best performances. He came in fifth place at the end of the race. In that race, his pit was at the end of the pit row, with [[Miguel Camino]]'s pit on the left. In the [[Porto Corsa]] [[Porto Corsa Circuit|race]], Nigel was following [[Carla Veloso]] to the third position. But then he blew up, due to the [[Professor Z's EMP weapon|electromagnetic pulse generator]] used by the [[:Category:Lemons|Lemons]]. |
In [[Cars 2]], Nigel competed in all three races of the World Grand Prix, and at the [[Radiator Springs Grand Prix]]. His first appearance was at the [[Tokyo]] welcome party, shocked with the other World Grand Prix racers as they watch [[Tow Mater|Mater]] drinking from the fountain after he eats a lot of wasabi. The dirt section during the Tokyo [[Tokyo Circuit|race]] was one of Nigel's best performances. He came in fifth place at the end of the race. In that race, his pit was at the end of the pit row, with [[Miguel Camino]]'s pit on the left. In the [[Porto Corsa]] [[Porto Corsa Circuit|race]], Nigel was following [[Carla Veloso]] to the third position. But then he blew up, due to the [[Professor Z's EMP weapon|electromagnetic pulse generator]] used by the [[:Category:Lemons|Lemons]]. |
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[[File:Ngblow.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Professor Z's EMP camera pointing at Nigel]] |
[[File:Ngblow.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Professor Z's EMP camera pointing at Nigel]] |
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Weight Class: Medium |
Weight Class: Medium |
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| − | Speed: |
+ | Speed: 40 |
| − | Power: |
+ | Power: 60 |
Torque: 1.22222222222 |
Torque: 1.22222222222 |
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While Nigel doesn't appear in ''[[Cars: Fast as Lightning]]'', he was planned to be a playable character. He was most likely dropped due to copyright issues or time constraints. |
While Nigel doesn't appear in ''[[Cars: Fast as Lightning]]'', he was planned to be a playable character. He was most likely dropped due to copyright issues or time constraints. |
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| + | ==Bios== |
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| − | <br /> |
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| + | === ''Cars 2'' === |
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| ⚫ | *Nigel Gearsley from [[Warwickshire]], [[United Kingdom|England]], is an [[Aston Martin]] DBR9 racer bearing #9. He got his start racing the Speed Hill Climb—a unique, completely uphill race through the Aston Hill Mountain Area that his family has run for generations. Nigel’s racing career has been anything but an uphill challenge, as he’s won nearly every start in the past few years on the Grand Touring Sports Car circuit, including a string of podiums at Nürburgring and Le Mans. His cool British refinement makes him an imposing presence on the World Grand Prix courses. |
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| + | *This Warwickshire native's racing career has been anything but an uphill challenge. From Nürburgring to Le Mans, he's won nearly every course he's raced. His cool refinement makes him an imposing presence on the track. |
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| + | ===''[[Cars 2: The Essential Guide]]''=== |
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| + | *Cool car Gearsley learned to race by willing the Speed Hill Climb—an uphill race held in England. |
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==Livery== |
==Livery== |
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==Model== |
==Model== |
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| − | Nigel is |
+ | Nigel, according to Meet the Cars, is a 2008 [[Aston Martin]] DBR9 representing the GTS1 (GT1) class along with Lewis Hamilton. He is a reference to the Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 that won at the 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans. With [[Jeff Gorvette]], Nigel is the only WGP racer to be a precise model of one particular car, and therefore, to not be a Pixar in-house design. Indeed, while some other racers, like [[Lewis Hamilton]], Shu Todoroki, and [[Raoul ÇaRoule]] have a clear main inspiration, they aren't exact copies of the car, which is why their vehicle types aren't named after the same car although the year they were built alludes to their real cars. |
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+ | He is powered by a 6.0 liter V-12 with 600 HP. He can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 mph. |
==Occupation== |
==Occupation== |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Cars 2]]'' |
*''[[Cars 2]]'' |
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*''[[Cars 2: The Video Game]]'' |
*''[[Cars 2: The Video Game]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Cars Daredevil Garage]]'' |
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==Quotes== |
==Quotes== |
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+ | *''Oi, watch it mate!'' - Cars 2: The Video Game'' |
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+ | *''Take two!'' - Cars 2: The Video Game'' |
| − | * |
+ | *''What? No!'' - Cars 2: The Video Game'' |
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+ | *''Ah, yes!'' - Cars 2: The Video Game (3DS/DS)'' |
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+ | *''Fantastic!'' - Cars 2: The Video Game (3DS/DS)'' |
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+ | *''Up we go!'' - Cars 2: The Video Game (3DS/DS)'' |
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+ | *''My word!'' - Cars 2: The Video Game (3DS/DS)'' |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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==Names in other languages== |
==Names in other languages== |
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*Polish: ''Nigel Spyder'' |
*Polish: ''Nigel Spyder'' |
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*Portuguese: ''Nigel Marcha'' |
*Portuguese: ''Nigel Marcha'' |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*Nigel's pit crew chief is [[Austin Littleton]]. |
*Nigel's pit crew chief is [[Austin Littleton]]. |
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*The name of one of his pitties is [[Nick Pit-Tire]]. |
*The name of one of his pitties is [[Nick Pit-Tire]]. |
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*One of Nigel's personal fans is [[Prince Wheeliam]]. |
*One of Nigel's personal fans is [[Prince Wheeliam]]. |
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| − | *Nigel Gearsley is likely named after [[Wikipedia:Nigel Gresley|Sir Nigel Gresley]], a famous British steam locomotive engineer who designed the Flying Scotsman and Mallard the fastest steam locomotive in the world |
+ | *Nigel Gearsley is likely named after [[Wikipedia:Nigel Gresley|Sir Nigel Gresley]], a famous British steam locomotive engineer who designed the Flying Scotsman and Mallard, the fastest steam locomotive in the world. |
| + | *While Nigel does have a turntable video, it lacks animation, just simply showing off his model. |
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| + | **[[Luigi]], [[Guido]], [[Sarge]], [[Fillmore]], and [[The Queen]]'s turntable videos are similar to Nigel's as well. |
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*Although Nigel didn't have a speaking role in Cars 2, he has one in Cars 2: The Video Game, where he is voiced by [[Greg Ellis]]. |
*Although Nigel didn't have a speaking role in Cars 2, he has one in Cars 2: The Video Game, where he is voiced by [[Greg Ellis]]. |
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*His die-cast model shows that he has Allinol wording above his vents however his appearance in the movie and in artwork don't. |
*His die-cast model shows that he has Allinol wording above his vents however his appearance in the movie and in artwork don't. |
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| − | *In [[Cars 2: The Video Game]] |
+ | *In the NDS version of ''[[Cars 2: The Video Game]]'', Nigel's engine is exploded by [[Grem]] at the [[Tokyo Circuit|Tokyo race]]. |
| + | *The essential guide for Cars 2 mislabels Nigel's top speed as 150 mph/241 km/h. Nigel's actual top speed is 180 mph/290 km/h. |
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| + | **Oddly enough Max Schnell's top speed was claimed to be Nigel's. |
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*Nigel was planned to be included in ''[[Cars: Fast as Lightning]]'' but got cut. |
*Nigel was planned to be included in ''[[Cars: Fast as Lightning]]'' but got cut. |
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| − | **This is possibly due to |
+ | **This is possibly due to licensing issues with the [[Aston Martin]] company. |
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| − | *His name is used for a crab in the television series ''[[wikipedia:Roary the Racing Car|Roary the Racing Car]]'', another race-related media, in the episode "[[w:c:roary-the-racing-car:Roary and Nigel|Roary and Nigel]]". |
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{{Cars 2: The Video Game}} |
{{Cars 2: The Video Game}} |
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{{Cars: Fast as Lightning}} |
{{Cars: Fast as Lightning}} |
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[[pt-br:Nigel Marcha]] |
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[[ru:Найджел Газли]] |
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Revision as of 13:16, 14 August 2022
- "Right then, let me at that track!"
- —Nigel Gearsley, Cars 2: The Video Game
Cars 2 - Nigel Gearsley
Nigel Gearsley is a British race car from Warwickshire, United Kingdom. He is a professional race car who competes in the Grand Touring Sports 1 series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the number 9. In 2011 he took part in the World Grand Prix representing the United Kingdom.
History
Cars 2
In Cars 2, Nigel competed in all three races of the World Grand Prix, and at the Radiator Springs Grand Prix. His first appearance was at the Tokyo welcome party, shocked with the other World Grand Prix racers as they watch Mater drinking from the fountain after he eats a lot of wasabi. The dirt section during the Tokyo race was one of Nigel's best performances. He came in fifth place at the end of the race. In that race, his pit was at the end of the pit row, with Miguel Camino's pit on the left. In the Porto Corsa race, Nigel was following Carla Veloso to the third position. But then he blew up, due to the electromagnetic pulse generator used by the Lemons.
Professor Z's EMP camera pointing at Nigel
He is the second car to have his motor exploded by the lemons' electromagnetic pulse cannon, and the fifth car in general to be hit by the pulse. However, he got fixed and was able to race in London. During the final race, Nigel was between sixth and eighth position. In that race, his pit was in between those of Lightning McQueen and Francesco Bernoulli. He later raced in the Radiator Springs Grand Prix was seen in the 8th position during the race.
Cars 2: The Video Game
In Cars 2: The Video Game, Nigel appears as a playable character that can be unlocked once access to Clearance Level 4 has been granted. Stats:
Weight Class: Medium
Speed: 40
Power: 60
Torque: 1.22222222222
Nitro: 27.5
Cars: Fast as Lightning
While Nigel doesn't appear in Cars: Fast as Lightning, he was planned to be a playable character. He was most likely dropped due to copyright issues or time constraints.
Bios
Cars 2
- Nigel Gearsley from Warwickshire, England, is an Aston Martin DBR9 racer bearing #9. He got his start racing the Speed Hill Climb—a unique, completely uphill race through the Aston Hill Mountain Area that his family has run for generations. Nigel’s racing career has been anything but an uphill challenge, as he’s won nearly every start in the past few years on the Grand Touring Sports Car circuit, including a string of podiums at Nürburgring and Le Mans. His cool British refinement makes him an imposing presence on the World Grand Prix courses.
Cars 2: The Video Game
- This Warwickshire native's racing career has been anything but an uphill challenge. From Nürburgring to Le Mans, he's won nearly every course he's raced. His cool refinement makes him an imposing presence on the track.
Cars 2: The Essential Guide
- Cool car Gearsley learned to race by willing the Speed Hill Climb—an uphill race held in England.
Livery
Nigel is painted dark green, with a black grille surrounded by yellow lining. He has two gray headlights surrounded by a light green swirl design, which is also depicted over his rear wheels. On his trunk, he has a black spoiler with the World Grand Prix logo. He has tires with chrome rims, and a skinny antenna erupting out of his roof.
Model
Nigel, according to Meet the Cars, is a 2008 Aston Martin DBR9 representing the GTS1 (GT1) class along with Lewis Hamilton. He is a reference to the Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 that won at the 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans. With Jeff Gorvette, Nigel is the only WGP racer to be a precise model of one particular car, and therefore, to not be a Pixar in-house design. Indeed, while some other racers, like Lewis Hamilton, Shu Todoroki, and Raoul ÇaRoule have a clear main inspiration, they aren't exact copies of the car, which is why their vehicle types aren't named after the same car although the year they were built alludes to their real cars.
He is powered by a 6.0 liter V-12 with 600 HP. He can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 mph.
Occupation
Nigel is a famous English race car, competing in their championship. He was recruited for the World Grand Prix in 2011, where he placed very well in, but also received some major damage in a huge wreck involving a long curved bridge and 6 other racers.
Appearances
Quotes
- Cheerio! - Cars 2: The Video Game
- Oi, watch it mate! - Cars 2: The Video Game
- Take two! - Cars 2: The Video Game
- What? No! - Cars 2: The Video Game
- Ah, yes! - Cars 2: The Video Game (3DS/DS)
- Fantastic! - Cars 2: The Video Game (3DS/DS)
- Up we go! - Cars 2: The Video Game (3DS/DS)
- My word! - Cars 2: The Video Game (3DS/DS)
Gallery
For this subject's image gallery, see Nigel Gearsley/Gallery.
Names in other languages
- Polish: Nigel Spyder
- Portuguese: Nigel Marcha
- Russian: Найджел Газли (transctipion: Naydzhel Gazly)
Trivia
- Nigel's pit crew chief is Austin Littleton.
- The name of one of his pitties is Nick Pit-Tire.
- One of Nigel's personal fans is Prince Wheeliam.
- Nigel Gearsley is likely named after Sir Nigel Gresley, a famous British steam locomotive engineer who designed the Flying Scotsman and Mallard, the fastest steam locomotive in the world.
- While Nigel does have a turntable video, it lacks animation, just simply showing off his model.
- Although Nigel didn't have a speaking role in Cars 2, he has one in Cars 2: The Video Game, where he is voiced by Greg Ellis.
- His die-cast model shows that he has Allinol wording above his vents however his appearance in the movie and in artwork don't.
- In the NDS version of Cars 2: The Video Game, Nigel's engine is exploded by Grem at the Tokyo race.
- The essential guide for Cars 2 mislabels Nigel's top speed as 150 mph/241 km/h. Nigel's actual top speed is 180 mph/290 km/h.
- Oddly enough Max Schnell's top speed was claimed to be Nigel's.
- Nigel was planned to be included in Cars: Fast as Lightning but got cut.
- This is possibly due to licensing issues with the Aston Martin company.