In Pixar’s Cars 3, Jackson Storm races with the number 20 painted on his car.
Storm is a high-tech next-generation competitor who quickly defeats many established racers. His modern design, simulator-trained preparation, and aggressive confidence make him the clearest symbol of the changing racing world that threatens Lightning McQueen’s career.
The number 20 distinguishes Storm from other major Cars characters. Lightning McQueen is associated with number 95, while Chick Hicks races with number 86 in the first film. The Fabulous Hudson Hornet is associated with number 51, making 20 specific to Storm in Cars 3.
Storm’s rivalry with McQueen drives the film’s opening competition and motivates McQueen to seek new training methods. Cruz Ramirez ultimately becomes central to the film’s racing story, but Storm remains the benchmark that McQueen is trying to challenge. His number is visible throughout the film on the front, sides, and racing livery of his vehicle.