Apparently content to come in second place, The King focused on keeping ahead of Chick Hicks so that Chick won't try to hurt Lightning. At the race in Los Angeles, The King led for most of the time until Lightning used a trick from Doc Hudson to get onto the track after Chick rammed him onto the infield during the final lap when Lightning used the trick to get into the lead, The King smiles as he realises that Lightning has become what he wanted him to be and wants him to win. But Lightning was too distracted daydreaming about becoming the poster car for Dinoco to pay attention. The King attempts to offer McQueen a dime's worth of free advice, saying it is also the crew, not just the racer, that wins races. Weathers tells McQueen that he's got great talent as a racer but he's stupid for trying to be a one-man show. He races for the team ' Dinoco' but he is due to retire from racing and hand the title to someone else. He tied for first place with Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks in the Piston Cup final, so a tie-breaking race was scheduled in California.

'After a spectacular crash The King looked pretty beat up, but rest assured he was back on his tires in no time flat! When you've been racing and crashing as long as he has, you can handle a few scrapes and bruises.'

He's looking forward to more time with his queen, Mrs. This seven-time Piston Cup Champion is the winningest racecar in all of Piston Cup history. He's loved every second of his racing career, but truth be told, The King is ready for a slower pace. From his humble beginnings on the Piston Cup circuit, to the glitzy sponsorship and media attention he has today. 'The King', Strip Weathers, has seen it all. Thus, showing that The King did teach McQueen that it's about the crew, not the racer who wins. But when Chick Hicks caused him to crash, and witnessed McQueen concede the race when he knew that he wouldn't end up like Doc, he became friends with McQueen after he helped him end his career in 2nd place. During the final race, The King somehow kept focus as he tried to end his career on a high note. He is also an honorable racer and would never resort to cheating. He is a veteran of many races, but is also a devoted husband and enjoys the thought of retirement.

The King is kind and caring about others, unlike Lightning McQueen was at the start of the film.

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