In Pixar’s Cars 3, what is the name of the speedway hosting the Florida 500?

In Pixar’s Cars 3, the Florida 500 is held at Florida International Speedway.

The Florida 500 is the major race that structures the film’s second half. Lightning McQueen enters it while trying to prove that he can still compete with the newer generation of racers, especially Jackson Storm. The fictional event takes place at a purpose-built racing venue in Florida, rather than at the real Daytona International Speedway.

The name Florida International Speedway is a fictional location created for the Cars universe. Its design reflects the visual language of a large American oval-track speedway, with grandstands, pit facilities, and a broad racing surface. The race is important because Lightning does not simply win through his own speed: Cruz Ramirez ultimately takes over as the racer representing Rust-eze.

The film also uses other invented racing locations, including the Thomasville Speedway associated with Doc Hudson’s past. That setting is separate from the Florida International Speedway and is a frequent source of mix-ups.