In Pixar’s Cars 3, what is the name of the high-tech training facility where McQueen trains?

In Pixar’s Cars 3, McQueen trains at the Rust-eze Racing Center.

The facility is owned by Rust-eze, the sponsor that supports Lightning McQueen. After the modern racer Jackson Storm begins dominating the Piston Cup, McQueen is sent to the center for technologically advanced training. Its equipment includes simulators, treadmills, virtual environments, and performance analysis.

The center represents the changing culture of racing in Cars 3. McQueen’s traditional experience is valuable, but the new racers also benefit from data-driven preparation and specialized technology. His early attempts at the facility go badly, especially when he struggles with a simulator modeled on Storm’s speed.

The Rust-eze Racing Center is different from Doc Hudson’s garage in Radiator Springs. The garage is an intimate community setting, while the center is a corporate training complex. McQueen eventually leaves the facility and continues his preparation with Cruz Ramirez and Smokey, using a more personal approach.