When Mater later took him tractor tipping, McQueen was unimpressed at first, but then enjoyed it after being given a try, although they had to immediately leave when they caught the attention of Frank.Īfter seeing Mater show his ability of driving backwards, McQueen explained to him about the Piston Cup, but when he mentioned that winning it would mean he would no longer have a sponsorship that has no involvement with rusty cars, he tried not to hurt Mater's feelings by saying that he meant other vehicles, but liked Mater.
McQueen was afraid at first when seeing Mater, due to him being a rusty vehicle, but later tried to get Mater to take him out of the impound by suggesting a cruise around the town. McQueen first met Mater while he was put in the impound by Sheriff, having destroyed Radiator Springs' main road. Lightning McQueen and Mater high-five each other Uncle Topolino: ' This Mater is a close friend?' Lightning McQueen: ' He's my best friend' ―McQueen describing his friendship with Mater.
