December 23rd in the little town of Radiator Springs and a fresh blanket of snow was on the ground and everyone was out celebrating the holiday season. Well almost everyone, for there were four cars who weren't in the holiday spirit and yep you guessed it, the four Delinquent Road Hazards. Lightning McQueen and his trainee, Cruz Ramirez were talking to each other when they drove past the prison where the Delinquents were kept. Lightning sighed, feeling bad that someone had to spend the Christmas season feeling miserable. "Mr. McQueen, are you okay?" Cruz asked, noticing her mentors sadness. "Yeah, I'm fine Cruz" Lightning said but Cruz wasn't convinced. "You're thinking about those four delinquents aren't you?" Cruz asked and Lightning nodded. "You know, nobody, not even those cars, should have to spend Christmas in prison" Lightning said and Cruz nodded in agreement. Then Lightning had an idea. "You know" he said and Cruz looked at him "just because they have to stay in prison for the holiday doesn't mean they can't receive gifts" he said and Cruz had to admit, he made a good point. "Well, what do you propose we do?" She asked and Lightning thought. "Maybe we could just give them some oil since they never get any and maybe chat with them" Lightning said and Cruz smiled. "I think that's a great idea, let's go" and the veteran and the rookie went to get six quarts of oil from Flo's.
Meanwhile in the prison, the four Delinquent Road Hazards, Boost, Wingo, DJ, and Snot Rod were sulking as usual. "This absolutely blows" the Silvia, Wingo complained and his friends agreed. "Worst Christmas ever" the leader, Boost grumbled. Just then, a door to the prison opened and Lightning and Cruz drove in with the oil. The Scion xB, DJ noticed the two cars through the bars of their cell. Lightning and Cruz drove to the Delinquents cell and opened it up. "Hey guys" Lightning said in a cheerful manner but that didn't cheer up the four Delinquent Road Hazards. "What do you want?" Boost snapped and Lightning and Cruz gave the oil to the tuners who looked at them in surprise. "We just figured since nobody comes to visit you, we could chat with you guys since nobody should be miserable during Christmas" Lightning said and Cruz nodded. "Thanks" Boost mumbled. An awkward silence filled the room until Wingo spoke up "so, Ramirez, how's racing?" He asked and Cruz smiled "it's going fantastic! I've already a lot of friends" she said and Lightning smiled. "So Lightning, how's being a crew chief going?" DJ asked "well, I have to admit, I miss being on the track but I'm perfectly okay with training Cruz as long as I'm near the track in some way, I'm happy" Lightning said. "Well, we're glad that you guys came to visit us today" Snot Rod admitted. "I bet you wish that you could have visitors more often?" Cruz said and the four tuners nodded. "Well, it was good seeing you guys and to know that someone still remembers us during the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season" Boost admitted as Cruz and Lightning were getting ready to leave, Cruz collected the empty oil cans and put them in the recycling bin while Lightning closed the cell door and locked it. "See you guys later and Merry Christmas!" Lightning said as the two racers left the prison. The Delinquent Road Hazards smiled, knowing that someone in Radiator Springs viewed them more than just trouble making criminals. As the sun set over Radiator Springs, everyone turned in for the night and despite being cold, the Delinquent Road Hazards fell asleep in piece.
