In Pixar's Cars 3, Cruz Ramirez makes her racing debut in the Florida 500. The race is the film's major championship event and takes place at the fictional Florida International Super Speedway.
Lightning McQueen initially enters the race as part of his attempt to prove he can still compete with Jackson Storm. His training has been disrupted by setbacks, including a crash and difficulty adapting to the new generation of racing technology.
During the event, Cruz takes over as a competitor and reveals her own talent. McQueen's support helps her challenge Storm, while the race also reflects the film's theme of passing knowledge between generations. The Florida 500 should not be confused with the Piston Cup itself, which is the championship prize rather than this specific race.