In Pixar's Cars, which town does Lightning McQueen accidentally damage while passing through?

In Pixar's Cars, Lightning McQueen accidentally damages Radiator Springs.

After becoming separated from Mack, McQueen ends up on a road near the small desert town. He damages the town's main road while trying to escape, and the local judge, Doc Hudson, orders him to repair it before leaving. The forced stay introduces him to Mater, Sally, Flo, Ramone, Luigi, and other residents.

Radiator Springs is fictional, but its design draws heavily on communities and landmarks along U.S. Route 66. The town represents places bypassed by modern highways, giving the film a historical road-trip theme as well as its racing plot.

Sally Carrera explains that Interstate 40 diverted traffic away from Route 66. By the end of the film, McQueen's new relationships help restore attention and visitors to the town.