From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 50s
Cars Prequel Fan Film Makes Waves
Ariya Alexander Berenji's Cars prequel features NASCAR-inspired characters and looks legit.
In brief
Ariya Alexander Berenji's Cars prequel features NASCAR-inspired characters and looks legit. Ariya Alexander Berenji created a Cars prequel with NASCAR-themed characters that Pixar never made. Originally reported by Motor1.
Fan Film Unveiled
Ariya Alexander Berenji created a Cars prequel from scratch with new characters.
NASCAR-Inspired World
The film features 1980s-era NASCAR vehicles and a fictional Copper Canyon Speedway.
Strip Weathers' Story
Berenji reimagines Strip Weathers, a character based on NASCAR legend Richard Petty, before Lightning McQueen.
Toni Jo Torque
Toni Jo Torque, a five-time champion, mentors Strip Weathers and young Chick Hicks.
NASCAR Design Details
A Dale Earnhardt character wears number three in black, while Chick Hicks has a red-and-gold scheme.
Future Expansion
Berenji plans to add David Pearson characters and expand the Cars universe.
The headline
Ariya Alexander Berenji created a Cars prequel with NASCAR-themed characters that Pixar never made.
