Which car wins the tiebreaker race for the Piston Cup at the end of Pixar's Cars?

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Chick Hicks wins the tiebreaker race for the Piston Cup at the end of Pixar's Cars.

The race is arranged after Lightning McQueen, Chick Hicks, and The King finish the season tied on points. During the final event, Hicks deliberately causes The King to crash while fighting for the lead. Lightning then stops before the finish line and returns to help The King.

Because Lightning refuses to accept victory after Hicks's unsportsmanlike move, Chick crosses the line first and technically wins the Piston Cup. The outcome is intentionally presented as a moral contrast: Hicks gets the trophy, but Lightning earns the respect of the audience and competitors.

Chick Hicks is voiced by Michael Keaton, while The King is voiced by Richard Petty. The character is sometimes called “Chick” without his surname, but Chick Hicks is the full name used in the film.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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