In Pixar's Cars 3, which racer becomes Lightning McQueen's principal trainee?
Answer
Cruz Ramirez
In Pixar's Cars 3, Cruz Ramirez becomes Lightning McQueen's principal trainee.
Cruz begins as a highly skilled trainer at the Rust-eze Racing Center. She believes in modern simulation-based coaching and initially treats McQueen as an aging champion who may be unable to compete with the new generation.
After McQueen asks to train under her, the two travel through several racing environments, including a demolition derby and a dirt track. Their relationship changes as Cruz discovers that she also wants to race, while McQueen learns to share his knowledge rather than chase youth alone.
Cruz eventually takes McQueen's place in the Florida 500. She wins the race in his colors, and McQueen becomes her crew chief. The ending presents their partnership as a continuation of Doc Hudson's influence on McQueen.