In Pixar’s Cars, Chick Hicks drives number 86 and serves as Lightning McQueen’s main rival.
Chick is a veteran Piston Cup racer whose green body carries the slogan “Hostile Takeover Bank.” He is aggressive, impatient, and willing to use dirty tactics to win. His rivalry with McQueen forms one of the film’s main competitive conflicts, especially after the season ends with a three-way tie.
Chick’s number is 86, while McQueen races with number 95 and The King races with number 43. The numbers help distinguish the three competitors during the final race, where Chick’s reckless behavior contrasts with The King’s sportsmanship and McQueen’s developing sense of responsibility.
Chick eventually wins the tiebreaker race, but his victory is overshadowed by the damage he causes to The King. McQueen chooses to help the older racer instead of taking the championship for himself, revealing how much his character has changed.