Mater the Greater

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Mater tells Lightning McQueen about his former job as a daredevil.

Released: Oct 28, 2008

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Larry the Cable Guy

Mater (voice)

Keith Ferguson

Lightning McQueen (voice)

Peter Sohn

Additional Voice Talent (voice)

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