In Pixar's Cars, Chick Hicks is Lightning McQueen's chief rival in the Piston Cup season.
Chick Hicks is a green race car with the number 86. He competes aggressively and is willing to use dirty tactics, making him a sharp contrast to Lightning McQueen's initially self-centered ambition. The two racers are tied with veteran champion Strip “The King” Weathers before the season's decisive race.
The final race ends with all three cars involved in a dramatic finish. Chick's deliberate contact with The King causes a crash, while Lightning stops short of the finish to help the injured veteran. Because Lightning refuses to win by abandoning The King, Chick crosses first, but the victory is treated as morally hollow.
Chick's name and design are part of Cars' many racing references. His number 86 also echoes the film's 2006 release year, although the story identifies him primarily through his rivalry, green paint, and aggressive racing style.