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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Try to start it, Carlos” is an epic card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 37 of the collection, and the 32nd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Try to start it, Carlos” meme mean?
It is used, jokingly, alongside a machine, car or device that stubbornly refuses to start. It has become a universal reaction to that kind of breakdown.
Where does the “Try to start it, Carlos” meme come from?
The scene comes from a rally held in 1998, where Carlos Sainz suffered a decisive breakdown behind the wheel. His co-driver Luis Moya urged him on air with the line “trata de arrancarlo, Carlos,” caught by the broadcast microphones. The audio clip was later reused across Spanish social media as a comic reaction to any starting trouble.
- 1998Carlos Sainz’s breakdown during a rally, with Luis Moya’s line “trata de arrancarlo, Carlos.”
How to use the “Try to start it, Carlos” meme
- Come on, try to start it, Carlos, the car won’t move.
- We all have that “trata de arrancarlo” moment with a broken printer.
- The scooter won’t start, pure “trata de arrancarlo Carlos” vibes.
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The “Try to start it, Carlos” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 90/100 · #32 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Try to start it, Carlos” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Try to start it, Carlos comes out of the Spanish Memes pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Where does “trata de arrancarlo, Carlos” come from?
From a breakdown during a 1998 rally driven by Carlos Sainz.
Who says the line?
His co-driver Luis Moya, urging him to restart the car.
Why did it become a meme?
Because it fits any machine that refuses to start, in everyday life.
How do I get the Try to start it, Carlos meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Try to start it, Carlos” is an epic card of the Spanish Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Try to start it, Carlos card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Motorpasión - El meme « trata de arrancarlo, Carlos » · checked on November 5, 2026.
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