In Pixar’s Cars 2, which fictional international racing series does Lightning McQueen join?

In Pixar’s Cars 2, Lightning McQueen joins the fictional World Grand Prix.

The series is organized by Miles Axlerod to promote Allinol, an alternative fuel. Lightning competes in races held in Tokyo, Porto Corso, and London, while Mater becomes involved in an international espionage plot.

The World Grand Prix is not the same competition as the Piston Cup from the first Cars film. It is an international road-racing series designed to let the sequel visit recognizable locations and introduce racers from several countries.

The competition’s races combine fictional characters with settings inspired by real cities. The series also drives the film’s central conflict, because the promotional event conceals a plot involving modified Allinol fuel and a group of conspiratorial cars.