What is the name of the race held near the end of Pixar’s Cars 3?

The race held near the end of Pixar’s Cars 3 is the Florida 500.

The Florida 500 is a major Piston Cup race at the International Motor Speedway. Lightning McQueen enters it after training with Cruz Ramirez, a younger technician and racer who becomes central to the film’s story. The event represents a turning point in Lightning’s career and in his relationship with Cruz.

Cars 3 focuses on Lightning’s struggle against a new generation of technologically advanced racers, especially Jackson Storm. Rather than simply defeating the younger competition through speed, Lightning learns to accept a different role and help prepare Cruz for a racing career.

The Florida 500 should not be confused with the World Grand Prix from Cars 2. The World Grand Prix is an international racing competition, while the Florida 500 belongs to the Piston Cup world featured in Cars 3.