In Pixar's Cars 3, at which former racing track does Lightning McQueen train with Smokey?

In Pixar's Cars 3, Lightning McQueen trains with Smokey at Thomasville Speedway.

Thomasville Speedway is an old dirt track in Thomasville, Georgia, associated with the racing era of Doc Hudson. McQueen travels there with Cruz Ramirez after learning that Doc once trained with Smokey, a mechanic and mentor who knew the Fabulous Hudson Hornet well.

Smokey helps McQueen reconnect with the kind of racing that shaped Doc's career. The training is not simply about increasing top speed; it emphasizes adapting to changing surfaces, using the environment, and understanding the mental side of competition. McQueen also meets former racers and members of Doc's old circle there.

Thomasville Speedway should not be confused with Thunder Hollow, the demolition-derby venue where McQueen and Cruz compete earlier in the film. The Florida International Super Speedway is the modern stadium track used for the decisive Florida 500 race.