What is the name of the spy-themed racing competition in Pixar’s Cars 2?

The spy-themed racing competition in Pixar’s Cars 2 is the World Grand Prix.

Cars 2 follows Lightning McQueen as he enters the World Grand Prix, a three-race international event organized by Sir Miles Axlerod. The races take place in Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London, giving the film a much broader setting than the original movie’s American road story.

The competition is connected to the film’s espionage plot. Cars are encouraged to use Allinol, an alternative fuel, while a group of criminals plans to damage the fuel’s reputation through attacks during the races. Mater becomes involved with British agents Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell.

The World Grand Prix should not be confused with the Piston Cup, the domestic stock-car championship featured prominently in Cars and Cars 3. Cars 2 was released in 2011 and was directed by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis.