McQueen and Sally: Close and Personal

by SalQueenFan

Would Sally ever be a race car? What did Lightning McQueen do as a kid? What makes them a perfect match? All these questions are finally getting an answer by McQueen and Sally themselves! These interviews are taken from a 'Disney Adventures' magazine from 2006. They're 100% legit and SALLY FINALLY REVEALS IF SHE WOULD BE A RACE CAR! NEW FRANCESCO INTERVIEW INSIDE!

3. World Grand Prix Q&A: Francesco Bernoull

Today I bring you this funny interview with Francesco Bernoulli for the Mel Dorado Show. I thought I'd share this one since Sally's a HUGE fan of his (as Mater says) and because he's hilarious. I'll be posting Lightning McQueen's soon! These little interviews were available at the Disney website to promote Cars 2 back in 2011. I had it in my files so I thought I'd share it. Enjoy!

Reporting from Tokyo, Japan. Mel Dorado got his start in broadcasting in the late 1970s as an assistant at WCNC, World Car News Chicago. With 14 Golden Fender awards and "The Mel Dorado Show" now in syndication, the Caddy with the golden touch is showing no signs of breaking down.

Introduction:

Francesco Bernoulli grew up in the shadow of the famous Monza race course in Italy where he and his friends would sneak onto the track and race the famous Pista di Alta Velocita bank turn. He was an instant winner on the amateur circuit and soon became an international Formula Racer champion. The ladies love Francesco's open wheels, youngsters look up to his winning spirit and fellow racers envy his speed. But Francesco's biggest fan is Francesco himself, as evidenced by his racing number. As the most famous race car in Europe, #1 Francesco is a favorite to win the World Grand Prix.

So Francesco Bernoulli, here we are on the eve of the World Grand Prix. What do you think of this new race and its three courses?

Francesco Bernoulli: There is so much beautiful scenery to drive through – it gives Francesco something to enjoy after he's pulled so far ahead of his competitors.

Are you looking forward to the second race in your hometown of Porto Corsa, Italy?

Francesco: Si, si. Francesco grew up racing on that track - he could win it blindfolded. But that would not be fair to the women who love to see Francesco's beautiful eyes.

Some are saying you might be the "Greatest Race Car in the World." What do you say to that?

Francesco: Francesco puts his wheels on one at a time, just like everyone else. Of course, everyone else cannot do the stupendous things with their tires like Francesco can.

What makes Francesco Bernoulli so fast?

Francesco: What makes Lightning McQueen so slow? Some questions can never truly be answered.

Growing up near the famous Monza race course, did you always want to be a world champion race car?

Francesco: From the moment Francesco first raced the famous Pista di Alta Velocita bank turn he knew: he would be handsome, irresistible and the fastest race car in the world.

You're quite a popular race star. How do you deal with the fame?

Francesco: One "auto"-graph at a time.

The field of racers is quite impressive. What do you think of your competitors and your chances of winning?

Francesco: These cars are all champions, Mel – most are undefeated in their racing leagues. In that way they are inexperienced, like babies. And so Francesco will make them cry, like babies.

But one of your chief competitors, Lightning McQueen, has an advantage on those tricky dirt sections.

Francesco: What was that, Mel? Lightning McQueen likes to play dirty? Francesco would like to see him try!

Finally, how fast is Francesco Bernoulli?

Francesco: When Francesco was very young he broke the speed limit. They still cannot repair it.