Jackson Storm wears the number 20 in Pixar's Cars 3.
Storm is a next-generation race car who quickly becomes the dominant competitor on the Piston Cup circuit. His sleek design, advanced simulation training, and modern racing technology contrast with Lightning McQueen's older generation of racers. Storm's number is displayed on his body and racing equipment throughout the film.
Lightning McQueen wears number 95, a reference to 1995, the year Pixar released Toy Story. The number 95 is therefore strongly associated with McQueen, while number 20 identifies his principal young rival in Cars 3. The two numbers are easy to confuse when recalling the film's racing scenes.
Storm's rivalry with McQueen drives the film's story. After a crash, McQueen attempts to regain his competitive form with help from Cruz Ramirez and the Rust-eze team.