What is the name of the racing academy that trains Lightning McQueen in Pixar’s Cars 3?

The racing academy that trains Lightning McQueen in Pixar’s Cars 3 is the Rust-eze Racing Center.

The center belongs to Rust-eze, Lightning’s longtime sponsor, and is equipped with advanced simulators, training technology, and a team of younger racers. Lightning is sent there after the rise of technologically advanced competitors, especially Jackson Storm, makes his traditional preparation seem outdated.

At the center, Lightning meets Cruz Ramirez, a trainer who eventually becomes an important racing partner. Their work includes simulator sessions, physical-style training adapted for cars, and experiments with different approaches to speed and endurance.

The Rust-eze Racing Center is not the same place as the Radiator Springs race track or the Florida International Super Speedway. Those locations are connected to later stages of Lightning’s story, while the center represents the modern professional training system he initially struggles to accept.