In Pixar’s Cars, what does Lightning McQueen compete to win in the final race?

In Pixar’s Cars, Lightning McQueen competes to win the Piston Cup in the final race.

The Piston Cup is the championship trophy of the film’s fictional stock-car racing series. After three drivers finish the season tied on points, including McQueen, Chick Hicks, and The King, they are sent to a tiebreaker race at the Los Angeles International Speedway.

McQueen begins the story focused almost entirely on winning the cup and securing a sponsorship deal with Dinoco. By the finale, his relationships with the residents of Radiator Springs have changed his priorities. He chooses to help The King after Chick causes a crash, sacrificing the easiest path to victory.

The Dinoco branding causes a frequent mix-up. Dinoco is a fictional sponsor and racing team, while the Piston Cup is the championship prize. The World Grand Prix belongs to Cars 2, not the original film.