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David Hobbscap is one of the three World Grand Prix commentators.

Bio

David Hobbscap is a handsome forest green 1963 Jaguar Coombs Lightweight E-Type, originally from Royal Leamington Spa, England, that's a worldwide racing luminary. His 30-year career in professional racing spans the globe and all types of motorsports. Now David shares that priceless knowledge as an announcer, where he’s also well known for providing comic relief during race broadcasts. A former champion with 20 starts at 24 Hours of Le Mans, his storytelling comes from personal experience. Anything but your ordinary television sportscaster, David can’t wait to enlighten and entertain the World Grand Prix audiences. He also looks like he wants Francesco to win!

Livery

David is painted dark green, with chrome outlining. He has chrome hood decals and rims, surrounded by black tires. He has a black and gray grille above his mouth.

Model

Hobbscap's make model is a 1963 Coombs Lightweight Jaguar E-Type.

Appearances

Feature Films

Merchandising

Trivia

  • He appears to be a fan of Francesco Bernoulli.
  • David is based on the real life former British racing driver David Hobbs, who currently works as a commentator for Speed Channel.
  • In both the French versions of Cars 2 (European and French-Canadian) David is voiced by (and renamed after) retired Formula One racer Jacques Villeneuve.

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