In Pixar’s Cars 3, Lightning McQueen visits Thomasville for training with Doc Hudson’s former crew.
After a new generation of high-tech racers threatens his career, Lightning travels to the town associated with Doc Hudson’s racing past. There, he meets Smokey, Doc’s former crew chief, and learns more about Doc’s history as a racer.
Thomasville is a fictional location in the film, named after Thomasville, Georgia, a real city. The movie uses the town as a bridge between Lightning’s modern racing world and Doc’s earlier career. It also introduces several former members of Doc’s team, including Louise Nash and River Scott.
A common mix-up is confusing Thomasville with Radiator Springs. Radiator Springs is Lightning’s home base, while Thomasville is the place where he receives important advice and training before returning to the racing circuit.