What is the name of the racing school in Pixar’s Cars 3?

The racing school in Pixar’s Cars 3 is the Rust-eze Racing Center.

The Rust-eze Racing Center is a high-tech training facility where Lightning McQueen prepares for his comeback. Rust-eze’s owners, Rusty and Dusty Rust-eze, support Lightning as he tries to compete with the younger, technologically advanced racer Jackson Storm.

At the center, Lightning undergoes simulations and exercises designed to improve his speed and performance. Cruz Ramirez works there as a trainer, but she becomes increasingly important to the story when Lightning’s methods and results fail to meet expectations.

The facility reflects Cars 3’s central theme: the tension between experience and rapidly changing technology. Lightning initially sees advanced equipment as the key to defeating Storm, but the film ultimately emphasizes adaptability, confidence, mentorship, and the importance of recognizing new talent. The center should not be confused with the Piston Cup, which is the racing championship rather than a training facility.