Which fictional town is the setting for the Radiator Springs scenes in Pixar's Cars?

Radiator Springs is the fictional town that serves as the setting for Pixar's Cars.

Lightning McQueen reaches Radiator Springs after leaving the highway and damaging the town's road. He is required to remain there while repairing the damage, and his time with the residents changes his attitude toward racing, fame, and friendship. The town's characters include Sally Carrera, Mater, Doc Hudson, Luigi, Guido, and Ramone.

Radiator Springs is inspired by historic Route 66 communities and roadside landmarks. Its story reflects the decline of towns bypassed by modern interstates, while its eventual revival comes through renewed attention and tourism. The setting is therefore more than a backdrop: it gives the film its central theme of remembering places and people that fast travel can leave behind.

The town is different from locations introduced in later films. Porto Corsa is an Italian setting in Cars 2, while the Florida 500 takes place in Cars 3. Radiator Springs remains Lightning's home base throughout the feature-film series.