However, thanks to Smokey, he understands that can never be faster than Storm, but can be smarter than him. By the end of the film, McQueen seems to understand his speed limits, and decides to keep racing by training Cruz Ramirez, whom he realized has what it takes to be a racer.

Why did Cruz win at Thunder Hollow?

Cruz utilizes techniques she learned while training with McQueen, such as weaving through other racers, which she learned by practicing with tractors in Thomasville. She also performs a flip move to pass Storm, allowing her to win the race, as Doc Hudson once did.

Why did Doc Hudson stop racing Pixar cars?

Upon his return, Doc discovered that racing had moved on without him, as the rise of newer cars had rendered him obsolete by the racing community. He kept a newspaper article on the career-ending crash as a reminder to never return to racing.

Why did McQueen get slower?

Lightning even started to slow down because of the Next-Gens arriving and ended the season horribly with a near career-ending crash. Months later, McQueen recovered from the crash and was ready to race again.

Why did Chick Hicks stop racing?

In the film, Chick has retired from racing (never revealed why he did) and is the host for the show Chick's Picks with Chick Hicks.

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Why didn't Chick Hicks get Dinoco?

He did not get Dinoco, because he cheated to get the Piston Cup by purposefully doing a PIT maneuver on the King.

Why isn't Mater in Cars 3?

Mater returns in Cars 3 but in a smaller role compared to the first two films. In the first scene he is next to McQueen and tells everyone around to keep quiet so McQueen is ready for the race.

Who is faster, Jackson Storm or Francesco?

His top speed is 220 miles per hour (354 kilometers per hour), making him faster than Jackson Storm. However the Cars 2 essential guide claims his top speed is 185 mph/300 km/h which is significantly slower compared to an F1 car at the time of Cars 2. Even then 300 km/h translates to 186 mph.

What happened to Sally in Cars 3?

In Cars 3, Sally continues to be the love-interest of Lightning McQueen, and attends his races to show support. She is present when Lightning crashes while trying to keep up with the nextgens, and gives Lightning the inspiration to continue racing after he is rebuilt.

Did the king want Lightning to win?

At the race in Los Angeles, The King led for most of the time until Lightning used a trick from Doc Hudson to get onto the track after Chick rammed him onto the infield during the final lap; when Lightning used the trick to get into the lead, The King smiles as he realizes that Lightning has become what he wanted him ...

What happened to McQueen after the crash?

Sally, Mater, Guido and Luigi go out to see if he's okay while emergency responders check on him. Four months later, Lightning has recovered and is back in Radiator Springs. He's in Doc's old garage watching footage of the crash that ended his career.

What car is Jackson Storm based off of?

Jackson Storm – 2002 Cadillac Cien Concept

In the movie, he's younger, fitter, and faster than the lead. He's called a 2017 Custom-built “Next-Gen” Piston Cup Racer. In real life, he most resembles the 2002 Cadillac Cien supercar concept.

What happened to Jackson Storm after Cars 3?

After the Florida 500, it is unknown what happened to Jackson Storm as he was not seen after Cruz won or the end credits' pictures. It can be presumed that he still kept racing to try to beat Cruz but still lost to her in the end.

What car is Cruz Ramirez in real life?

Cruz Ramirez (voiced by Cristela Alonzo) is Lightning's trainer and technician at the Rust-eze Racing Center. She resembles a Jaguar F-Type and Chevrolet Corvette (C7). Cruz is known for training some of the best rookie race cars through her unconventional training methods.

What happened to Finn McMissile?

He is forced to escape and fake his death without getting enough information about the professor's schemes. Later, McMissile arrives in Tokyo, Japan, where he meets with his assistant, Holley Shiftwell, at the World Grand Prix party.

Will there be Cars 4?

Anticipation for Cars 4 is high, but Disney has not addressed any details for the movie. Producers have shown openness to expanding the franchise, with potential for a new lightning McQueen narrative. Story details remain a mystery, focusing on potential Cruz Ramirez involvement and moving away from McQueen.

Does Cars 2 exist?

The world premiere of the film took place at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on June 18, 2011. Cars 2 was released in 4,115 theaters in the USA and Canada, setting a record-high for a G-rated film and for Pixar.

Who's the fastest car in Cars 3?

Even though Storm is the fastest Piston Cup racer in the franchise, with a top speed of 214 mph, he is not the fastest car in the franchise: the record is held by Francesco Bernoulli (Lightning's main racing rival in Cars 2), with a top speed of 220 mph.

Who was McQueen based off of?

Lightning McQueen is not based on a particular vehicle. Lasseter explained that the shape of NASCAR cars was problematic due to being shaped quite flat for aerodynamics, but this meant that their designs were not very interesting.

Who is Cal Weathers based on?

His name is a possible reference to actor Carl Weathers. Cal's number, 42, could be a reference to 1942, the year Lynda Petty, Kyle Petty's mother and voice of Cal's aunt Lynda Weathers, was born.

Who is the Hudson Hornet based on?

Hardcore historical NASCAR fans know that Hall of Famer Herb Thomas (2013) was the first two-time premier series driver champion and that his career became the basis for the Doc Hudson character in the hugely successful “Cars” film franchise.