All Piston Cup racers (Cars 1)
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Some thirty racers on the grid, each with its number and its fictional sponsor. The Piston Cup field in Cars (2006) revolves around three favorites: Lightning McQueen, rookie no. 95 for Rust-eze, Strip “The King” Weathers no. 43 for Dinoco and Chick Hicks no. 86 for Hostile Takeover Bank. The pack also lines up Rusty Cornfuel, Misti Motorkross or Todd Marcus, between Nitroade, Octane Gain and Leak Less. The season ends on a three-way tie and a tiebreaker race at the Los Angeles International Speedway. A complete overview of the field, numbers and Easter eggs included.
Summary
- The Piston Cup, the supreme championship
- The three favorites of the season
- The complete roster of drivers
- A legendary season finale
- Did you know? Numbers and Easter eggs
- Summary table
- FAQ
The Piston Cup, the supreme championship
In the first 2006 film Cars, the Piston Cup is the most prestigious stock car championship: the trophy vied for by the season's best racers. It's on this grid that a certain red rookie, number 95, makes his debut... A comprehensive overview of the field.
The three favorites of the season
Three drivers dominate the championship. Lightning McQueen, the gifted rookie number 95 sponsored by Rust-eze, dreams of being the first rookie to win the Cup. Strip "The King" Weathers, seven-time champion number 43 in Dinoco colors (the team of Tex Dinoco), is competing in his last season. Between the two, the eternal runner-up Chick Hicks, number 86, is ready to do anything to finally clinch the title.
The King of the Piston Cup
Blue Cars Car - Strip "The King" Weathers from Dinoco
Strip "The King" Weathers' car, seven-time Dinoco champion, in diecast to park in your Cars collection.
The complete roster of drivers
Here is the roster of named Piston Cup drivers in the first film, listed by number (the three favorites in bold):
| No. | Driver | Sponsor / Team |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rusty Cornfuel | Tow Cap |
| 28 | Aiken Axler | Nitroade |
| 33 | Chuck Armstrong | Mood Springs |
| 34 | Dirkson D'Agostino | Trunk Fresh |
| 35 | Kevin Racingtire | Shifty Drug |
| 36 | Eugene Carbureski | Tank Coat |
| 39 | Ryan Shields | View Zeen |
| 43 | Strip "The King" Weathers | Dinoco |
| 51 | Ruby "Easy" Oaks | Easy Idle |
| 52 | Claude Scruggs | Leak Less |
| 54 | Johnny Blamer | Faux Wheel Drive |
| 56 | Brush Curber | Fiber Fuel |
| 58 | Billy Oilchanger | Octane Gain |
| 61 | James Cleanair | Vitoline |
| 63 | Lee Revkins | Transberry Juice |
| 64 | Winford Bradford Rutherford | RPM |
| 68 | Manny Flywheel | N2O Cola |
| 70 | Floyd Mulvihill | Gasprin |
| 73 | Misti Motorkross | Rev-N-Go |
| 74 | Slider Petrolski | Sidewall Shine |
| 76 | Crusty Rotor | Vinyl Toupee |
| 79 | Haul Inngas | Re-Tread |
| 80 | Sage VanDerSpin | Gask-Its |
| 82 | Darren Leadfoot | Shiny Wax |
| 84 | Davey Apex | Re-Volting |
| 86 | Chick Hicks | Hostile Takeover Bank (HTB) |
| 90 | Ponchy Wipeout | Bumper Save |
| 92 | Murray Clutchburn | Sputter Stop |
| 93 | Ernie Gearson | Spare Mint |
| 95 | Lightning McQueen | Rust-eze |
| 101 | Greg Candyman | Tach-O-Mint |
| 117 | Ralph Carlow | Lil' Torquey Pistons |
| 121 | Kevin Shiftright | Clutch Aid |
| 123 | Todd Marcus | No Stall |
The film shows about thirty race cars on the starting grid. In addition to these named drivers, there are a few background cars without official identities.
A legendary season finale
The season ends with a three-way tie between The King, Chick Hicks, and Lightning McQueen, leading to a tie-breaker race at the Los Angeles International Speedway. In the final lap, Chick intentionally crashes into The King, sending him violently off the track. Lightning McQueen, then in the lead, gives up the victory just before the finish line to come back and help the veteran finish his very last race. Chick wins the Piston Cup... but unfairly, booed by the fans. The race is commented on by the duo Darrell Cartrip and Bob Cutlass, and recalls the glorious era of another champion who became a mentor, Doc Hudson.
Piston Cup Spirit
Decorative Metal Cars Sign - Piston Cup
The Piston Cup metal decorative sign: the emblem of the championship on your wall.
Did you know? Numbers and Easter eggs
The numbers hide in-house references: Lightning McQueen's 95 refers to 1995 (release of Toy Story and the rise of Pixar), while Chick Hicks' 86 evokes 1986, the year Pixar was founded and the short film Luxo Jr. The King's 43 and his blue livery pay homage to Richard Petty, who voices him in the original version. A final detail for insiders: in the opening race, a white Apple-sponsored car (dubbed Mac iCar by fans) bears the number 84, in reference to 1984, the year of the first Macintosh (according to the Pixar Cars Wiki).
🏁 Want to recreate the lineup? Find the cars from the movie in our Cars collection.
Summary table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Championship | Piston Cup (stock car) |
| Movie | Cars (2006) |
| Favorites | Lightning McQueen (#95), The King (#43), Chick Hicks (#86) |
| Named drivers | Around thirty, identified by number and sponsor |
| 2006 Winner | Chick Hicks (title obtained unfairly) |
| Iconic Sponsors | Dinoco, Rust-eze, Nitroade, Octane Gain… |
Read also
See also: Mario Andretti in Cars, the cameo of the racing legend who attended the tie-breaker race.
See also: Fred, Lightning McQueen's #1 rusty fan, Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s cameo, all the Piston Cup champions.
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Piston Cup in Cars?
The most prestigious stock car championship in the Cars universe, and the trophy that the drivers in the first film compete for.
How many drivers are in the field?
The film shows about thirty cars at the start; there are approximately 34 named drivers, identified by their number and sponsor.
What are Lightning McQueen, The King, and Chick Hicks' numbers?
Lightning McQueen wears 95, The King 43 (Dinoco), and Chick Hicks 86 (Hostile Takeover Bank).
Who wins the Piston Cup in Cars 1?
Chick Hicks wins the title, but unfairly after causing The King's accident; Lightning McQueen, however, earns public respect.
Why the numbers 95 and 86?
95 refers to 1995 (Pixar's rise with Toy Story) and 86 to 1986 (Pixar's founding and the short film Luxo Jr.).