In Pixar's Cars, what is the name of the rookie race car sponsored by Rust-eze?

Lightning McQueen is the rookie race car sponsored by Rust-eze in Pixar's Cars.

Rust-eze is a fictional automotive product brand whose founders, Rusty and Dusty Rust-eze, sponsor McQueen at the beginning of his career. Their sponsorship gives the inexperienced racer his first major opportunity, although he initially treats the brand and its owners dismissively.

McQueen's personal ambition is to win the Piston Cup after a three-way tie sends him to a decisive race. His journey through Radiator Springs changes his priorities and leads him to value friends and sportsmanship.

The name Lightning McQueen is sometimes incorrectly treated as a real driver's name. He is an original Pixar character, and his design combines elements of stock cars with exaggerated animated personality.