In Pixar's Cars, which racer wins the final Piston Cup after The King and Chick Hicks crash?

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In Pixar's Cars, Chick Hicks wins the final Piston Cup after The King and Chick Hicks crash.

During the decisive race, Hicks deliberately causes The King to crash while battling for position. Lightning McQueen stops short of the finish line to help The King, allowing Hicks to cross first and claim the championship.

Although Hicks wins officially, the moment damages his reputation. The crowd reacts negatively to his unsportsmanlike conduct, while McQueen earns respect for choosing to help a rival. McQueen then refuses to accept the Dinoco sponsorship that would have gone to the winner and instead helps The King finish his career with dignity.

Chick Hicks is a green race car numbered 86 and is voiced by Michael Keaton. He is the principal antagonist of the original Cars racing plot, while The King is voiced by Richard Petty and uses number 43.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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