| Director | Joe Ranft, John Lasseter |
|---|---|
| Budget | $120 million |
| Box office | $471.5 million |
In a world populated by anthropomorphic vehicles, the Dinoco 400 race marks the climax and is the final race of the Piston Cup season. Heading into the event, retiring seven-time champion Strip "The King" Weathers, the cunning consistent runner-up Chick Hicks, and the talented but arrogant rookie, Lightning McQueen, are all tied for the season points lead.