Chick Hicks is painted with the racing number 86 in Pixar’s Cars.
Chick is Lightning McQueen’s aggressive rival in the Piston Cup season. He drives a green stock car and regularly uses dirty tactics, including bumping competitors, to gain positions. His number 86 is visible on the sides of his body and is part of his identity as a leading but unsportsmanlike racer.
Lightning McQueen carries the number 95, while The King, Strip Weathers, carries number 43. These contrasting numbers are among the most recognizable visual details in the film’s racing scenes.
Chick’s rivalry with Lightning reaches its climax at the final Piston Cup race. After The King crashes, Chick wins the race by pushing him out of contention. Lightning refuses to accept the victory as satisfying and chooses to help The King finish, leaving Chick with the trophy but damaging his reputation.