In Pixar’s Cars, what is the name of the small desert town where Lightning McQueen is stranded?

In Pixar’s Cars, Lightning McQueen is stranded in the town of Radiator Springs.

After accidentally damaging the town’s main road while fleeing from the interstate, McQueen is ordered to repair it before leaving. The experience introduces him to the town’s residents, including Sally Carrera, Mater, and Doc Hudson. Radiator Springs becomes the emotional center of the story and changes McQueen’s priorities.

The fictional town is located in Carburetor County and is portrayed as a once-busy stop along the historic U.S. Route 66. Its decline follows the construction of a faster interstate that bypasses the town. This background reflects the real history of many Route 66 communities.

Carburetor County is the county name, not the town’s name. Radiator Springs also appears in Cars 2 and Cars 3, as well as in Cars-themed attractions and related media.