Radiator Springs Grand Prix

" Not to be confused with Radiator Springs GP. "Radiator Springs Grand Prix is the first event in Cars. It is a 3-lap road race in Radiator Springs.

Track Layout
The track's starting line is situated between Luigi's Casa Della Tires, and Ramone's House of Body Art.

The layout is incredibly simple, mimicking an inversion of a Piston Cup track, featuring only 4 major right turns, with a large back straight. The track also passes through the Radiator Springs Drive-In Theatre.

In Story Mode
The Radiator Springs Grand Prix is an imaginary race created by Lightning McQueen in a dream at the beginning of the game. It was hosted by Mater, and featured Lightning, Doc Hudson, Sally, Ramone, and tourist Fletcher as the race participants.

Soon after the race is over, Lightning is woken up by Sally, whom he relays the events of the race to. Sally then tells him that Doc wants to meet him later, as well as some new cars in town asking for him. Afterwards, he goes to Mack to tell him that he's ready to get back into the Piston Cup to race.