In Pixar’s Cars 3, which race is held at the end of the film?

In Pixar’s Cars 3, the race held at the end of the film is the Florida 500.

The Florida 500 is the major Piston Cup event at the International Motor Speedway. Lightning McQueen enters the race intending to confront Jackson Storm, but the event ultimately becomes a turning point for both Lightning and Cruz Ramirez.

The finale reflects Cars 3’s theme that racing careers can change without ending a character’s purpose. Lightning’s preparation, Doc Hudson’s legacy, and Cruz’s confidence all converge at the event. The Florida 500 should not be confused with the fictional Dinoco 400, an earlier championship race in the first Cars film.