In Pixar’s Cars, what is the name of the California race where the Piston Cup finale is held?

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In Pixar’s Cars, the California race where the Piston Cup finale is held is the Los Angeles International Speedway. The track hosts the tiebreaker race between Lightning McQueen, Chick Hicks, and The King.

McQueen reaches the event after his unexpected stay in Radiator Springs. The race is intended to determine the season’s Piston Cup champion because McQueen and The King are tied in points, with Chick Hicks also involved in the final contest.

The fictional speedway is distinct from the real Los Angeles-area tracks that may have influenced its design. The ending does not simply celebrate the fastest car: McQueen stops to help The King after Hicks causes his crash, allowing Hicks to win while McQueen earns respect.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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