Lightning McQueen wasn't based on just one car —or ... but mainly based on the Generation 4 NASCARs that made up the top level Stock Car field when the movie was released in 2006.

McQueen, the protagonist of Disney/Pixar's "Cars," is an anthropomorphic red stock car with yellow and orange lightning bolts painted on his body. The character, voiced by Owen Wilson, is speedy ...

According to the data mined and collected, Lightning Mcqueen and Mater car bodies are set to arrive alongside three new racing tracks with unique soundtracks. Here are all the items that could ...

Lightning McQueen comes hood-to-hood with a group of characters who represent the roots of stock car racing and provide a link to Lightning's late coach and mentor, Doc Hudson. Disney/Pixar 2.