In Pixar's Cars, what is the name of the race car known as The King?

In Pixar's Cars, the race car known as The King is Strip Weathers.

Strip Weathers is a celebrated veteran racer and one of the three competitors in the Piston Cup finale. He is portrayed as calm, experienced and respected, making him a sharp contrast to the ambitious Lightning McQueen and the aggressive Chick Hicks.

The King races for Dinoco and wears the number 43. His character draws on the image of an established stock-car champion nearing the end of a successful career. The film also connects him to Cal Weathers, who later carries on the family racing tradition in the Cars universe.

Viewers sometimes confuse The King with Chick Hicks because both are veteran competitors in the first film's championship race. Chick is the green racer who uses unsportsmanlike tactics, while Strip Weathers is the blue Dinoco racer identified by his nickname.