(upbeat music) (cars racing past) - Another great finish of the making. McQueen and Swift nose-to-nose. - How's the view back there, Bobby?
- Haha. Well you better not blink. I'll blow right past you.
- The flag is out. It's the final stretch. McQueen in in the lead.
(cars racing past) - Okay. Let's see what you got. (Bobby yells in excitement) (Jackson Storm accelerating) - Holly cow!
- Oh! It's Jackson Storm for the win! A huge upset.
- Even Lightning nor Bobby never saw him coming. - It's one thing to start fast, but we haven't seen anyone cross the line with that kind of speed and power. It's a young Lightning McQueen.
(confetti pops) First arrived on the scene. - Hey Bobby. Who is that?
- That's, Jackson Storm. - Yeah, he's one of the rookies. - Huh.
(newscasters yelling) - Thank you guys, thank you. Naw, I appreciate it. Thank you very much.
Thank you. - Hey, Jackson Storm, right? Great race today.
- Wow! Thank you, Mr McQueen. You have no idea what a pleasure it is for me to finally beat you.
- Thanks. But. (McQueen laughs) Hang on.
Did you say meet or beat? - I think you heard me. - Uh, what?
- McQueen! - Storm! Over here!
- Can we get some pictures? - Yeah, yeah. Come on.
Let's get a picture. You know what? Get a ton of picture because champ here has been a role model of mine for years now.
And I mean a lot of years, right? I love this guy. (newscasters calling out questions) (cameras flashing) (techno music) I think I touched a nerve.
(techno music) (suspenseful music) - I'll tell you what Darrell, Jackson Storm has certainly made an impact. We've got six more next generation rookies in the field. - With six veterans fired to clear the way.
- Morning champ. How's our living legend today. - Um, still very much alive.
Thank you. - Now I would appreciate, - You know, I can't believe I get to race THE Lightening McQueen. In his farewell season.
- What are you talking about? - Well, green flag. Good luck out there champ.
(cars accelerating) You're going to need it! (McQueen accelerates) (Storm accelerates) - One reason Storm and the next gens are more efficient, their ability to hold the optimum racing line, every single lap. - Win number three for the rookie sensation.
- Storm is in a class on his own. And a big reason for that, training on the newest cutting edge simulators. These machines create a virtual racing experience so real racers never even have to go outside.
- Storm's ability to hold that line is like nothing we've ever seen. - Four in a row? Are you kidding me?
- Two percent lower drag coefficients. - Oh what a finish! - Five percent increase down force.
- Lucky number seven. - One point two percent idle top speed. - Amazing.
(confetti pops) - Piston cup winner, Chick Hicks here with the racer taking the circuit by storm, Jackson Storm. Another easy win over old, Kachow. Or should I say, caboose?
'cause he's always in the back, am I right? - No, no, no, Chick, McQueen is a crafty veteran champ. He's the elder statesman of the sport, you know?
Takes everything I got to beat him. (heavy orchestral music) - Hey champ. Where'd all your friends go?
- The final check of his tires as Storm settles into the pole position. (energetic strings) (McQueen huffing) - Hey McQueen, you all right? Listen, don't you worry pal.
You had a good run. Enjoy your retirement! - Storm takes back the lead.
- Unbelievable! McQueen is fading! McQueen is fading!
Fading fast. - No. (McQueen accelerates) - Piston cup champion Jackson Storm set a new record today when he pulled off the fastest lap ever recorded.
An unprecedented 213 miles an hour. - Wow! So what do you think Certain?
Stormy Boy gonna start the season with another win? - Highly likely Chick. Based on his recent run times and forecasted track temperatures on race day, Storm's chances of winning are 95.
2%. (car racing) - Wait, wait. Who was that?
- I put McQueen in there. Give you some real competition. (laughing mockingly) - Listen, you're going to do great today.
And no matter what happens, I'm going to move on to the next rookie and forget I ever knew you. (playful laughter) - I'm glad you're here. (Storm revs engine) - Wow, nice costume.
Come here let's get a picture. It's so great to meet my number one fan. (Sally scoffs) - What a jerk.
- She's not a fan Storm. - Oh, hey there champ. I heard you're selling mudflaps after today.
Is that true? Hey, you put me down for the first case, okay? (instrumental music) - Ramirez is in third.
(Storm slowing down) - What are you doing storm? - Hey! Costume girl.
You know, at first I thought you were down here because your GPS was broken. - Don't listen to him Cruz. - You look good.
It's important to look the part. You can't have everyone thinking that you don't deserve to be here. - He's trying to get in your head.
- They don't need to know what you and I already do. That you can play dress up all you want, but you'll never be one of us.
