The Celestian Alliance were coming out of the karate contest with Kiki showing off her medal when they saw their friends Lightning, Mater and the Radiator Springs residents in Tokyo. They were thrilled and were wondering what are they doing in Japan, "Lightning is competing in the 12th annual Rising Sun Prix in 3 days." Mater explained, "Sponsored by Allinol, the new organic fuel."
"Here are the racers that are going to compete," Luigi said as he showed the list.
Raoul ÇaRoule - France
Sir Nigel Gearsley - England.
Carla Veloso - Brazil
Sonia Santana- Mexico
Kabuto Kobayashi- Japan
Lightning McQueen- America.
"Awesome" Rainbow shouted.
On the list, Kiki saw that there are hearts by Carla, Luigi and Guido started to feel lovestruck for her. Kiki shook her head, knowing that their acting like idiots.
Sally was cautious because their magical ponies and they'll have a slight chance to get exposed to the humans, "Don't worry," Twilight explained, "They think we're in costume."
"That's good and everyone thinks were regular cars," Sarge said.
"Just as long as they get inside," Lilo said, "You're safe."
"Also, the race is held in a secret location in the outskirts of Tokyo." Ramone continued.
"We're sorry to hear what happened to Doc 2 years ago." Betty Ann said.
"He was a good man." Lightning replied.
"How did he die?" Sam asked.
"He was really old," Mater explained, "Suffered a stroke and died."
"His funeral was in Phoenix Arizona and was buried there." Filmore continued.
"Come on," Lilo said, "We have to go to Tohomiko Electronics for the new Ubot."
Little did they know, is that a Korean-Canadian boy with a blue streak in his hair was spying on them. "Finn, I've tracked down Grem and Pacer at the Ubot presentation at Tohomiko Electronics."
"Fan out Serpent," Finn said on his communicator.
An Aston Martin named Finn McMissile and his apprentice, "Holley Shiftwell", her deceased grandfather, "Jim Shiftwell" was Finn's partner and Holley had always looked up to him.
"This is your first mission Holley," Finn said to her, "Good luck"
"I wish Grandpa was here," Holley said.
Note: Jim Shiftwell is named after Scottish racer, "Jim Clark". Sonia Santana is Carla Veloso's original name, and Kabuto's last name is named after, "Mach Tony Kobayashi"