It was a Sunny Day Cruz Ramirez just sat there thinking of how she came this far along in her racing career, while Looking at the Piston Cup that she had won. She still couldn't believe that Lightning gave her a second chance to race, she was forever grateful to him, even though he knew that it could potentially end his racing days…now he was her mentor, like Doc was to him

Flashback… 1 year ago

Cruz still couldn't believe that she got to train the Lightning McQueen… she sighed as she dragged along the portable treadmill. She was surprised when Lightning told her no treadmills and he wanted to "get his tires dirty" she wished she knew what was going through Sterling's mind when he decided to keep McQueen Racing…

Thunder Hollow… the next day

She couldn't believe the she won! Her first real race at Thunder Hollow! She felt the excitement and adrenaline rushing through her oil lines and she looked at her first real trophy in awe. She then looked at Lightning and realized he didn't look too happy. She was genuinely Angry after their fight, he was the most selfish car she ever met…

The next morning… When Cruz saw Mack in her rear view mirror, she knew this was going to be interesting…

Present Day…

"Cruz?! We gotta get to track now, qualifying for the Florida 500 is coming up, and Smokey is meeting us down there! Mack is ready!" Cruz just sighed and laughed, only Lightning… she exited her house in Radiator Springs and looked at the cars she now considered Family… Mater, the funny tow truck who was like a younger Brother (and probably her biggest fan!), Flo and Ramone, Husband and Wife who made sure that she ate right and looked her best for every race. Fillmore who was her fuel expert, Sarge training her off road and to be ready for anything, Lizzie who could tell her hours of stories from the "old days", Luigi and Guido, her tire experts. Red the Shy fire truck who quickly warmed up to her.

Sheriff quickly became a fatherly figure in her life, considering her father died in a freak accident when she was 10. The first time she came into town and they met, they instantly clicked. Then Sally, who took care of all her racing contracts and sponsorships, and they were close as well.

She looked at her "family" and was so grateful to have the chance to meet all of them. She knew that they would always be supportive of her and she appreciated that. She finally closed the trailer door after Lightning urged her to get in the trailer, so they could make it to qualifying on time. The trailer was split into two major parts, one for Her, one for Lightning, and a little part for Luigi and Guido. She then noticed that Lightning wasn't getting into the trailer, but when she saw Sarge get into the trailer and shut the door behind him when he stated "Alright Soldier, McQueen left a letter explaining everything, be ready for an early day tomorrow!" Cruz was totally shocked that Lightning was not going with her this year to the qualifying. She then saw the letter that Sarge was talking about in her part of the trailer

Dear Cruz,

I am so sorry I couldn't make it to qualifying with you this year, I know you wanted me to go but I will actually be going to Minnesota to go pick up a son I never knew about. Apparently he is about 15 and he is in prison for street racing, Sally will be going with me as well, and I will be live streaming your qualifying. I know Sarge is will probably have different methods for you, but I urge you to listen to him and follow his orders. He seemed like the best choice to go to qualifying with you, and Smokey is also going to be there, so listen to him as well. When you get to Florida I want you to do ten laps at 150mph then gun it and find the groove that works for you. Remember everything that you learned! Also don't let Storm get to your head, he may be a bit faster, but you are smarter than him. Keep safe, and remember Radiator Springs is Rooting for you, and so at Sally and I! Make us proud kid!

The Fabulous Lightning McQueen- #95

Cruz couldn't believe that Lightning had a son and he didn't have the nerve to tell her in person why he wasn't going to qualifying with her. She quickly began to feel anger boil up in her tank and she started to cry. She couldn't believe that Lightning wasn't going to make it. Sarge, who saw her crying, looked on, sort of unemotional, but he had a glint of sadness in his eye and finally asked to see the letter. By time he was done reading it, he got on the phone with McQueen, who was getting ready to leave.

Sarge: So your son is a troublemaker. After Florida and we return he's going to my boot camp! That ought to set him straight!

Lightning: I totally agree Sarge, he is going to boot camp, and he going to be getting a job with Flo, which she already knows. And we are going to have to get schooling in as well, so Sally and I putting a joint effort on that. I just want to know what happened to his mom and where she is, and it's my hometown… can you make sure Cruz is okay?

Sarge: I'll do my best, she is mad at you though for not telling her…

Lightning: I would've loved to gone, but I'm just finding out I have a son, and I will have to deal with my father, who kicked me out of the house for not following his legacy and taking over the family company when he retired… and mom ran off and got killed 2 days later

Sarge: Lightning, you sort out your issues and I'll see you either at Florida or Radiator Springs. You take care of yourself and Sally, Ok son?

Lightning: Got it Sarge, and take care of Cruz!

The line then went dead and Lightning sighed while Sally looked on in sadness, not knowing Lightning's childhood was that bad… she only hoped that his child didn't have a bad childhood and that he enjoyed Radiator Springs.

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Side note: Lightning's son's name is Paul Owen McQueen. Paul for Paul Newman, who played Doc Hudson and Owen for Owen Wilson, who plays Lightning McQueen