In Pixar's Cars, what is the name of the town where Lightning McQueen is forced to stay?

In Pixar's Cars, Lightning McQueen is forced to stay in Radiator Springs.

After being separated from his transport truck on the way to the Piston Cup finale, Lightning accidentally damages the road in the small Route 66 town. The local judge orders him to repair it before leaving, turning a brief detour into the central experience of the story.

Radiator Springs is a fictional community in Carburetor County, California. Its setting reflects historic U.S. Route 66 towns that lost traffic after modern interstate highways diverted travelers away from older roads. The film uses the town's fading businesses, empty main street, and roadside landmarks to explore that history.

The town is often confused with Carburetor County, which is the county rather than the settlement. Radiator Springs later becomes important to Lightning's personal and professional life, and it serves as the main home base for several recurring characters in the franchise.