"Welcome all, to historical Willy's-a Butte! For today's great exhibition of speed!" Luigi said smiling.
Lightning came forward, now in his car dark blue paint job reminiscent of Doc's, with similar decals and a logo reading "FABULOUS LIGHTNING MCQUEEN"; ZZ Ward's "Ride" in the back; his bottom back saying "For Doc Hudson" and 51.
"Nice paint, kiddo!"
Mater pushed his way forward wearing a Dinoco hat.
"Pardon me! Big hat, comin' through! Git-r-done, 51! Woooohoo!"
"Oh, it's perfect, it's very old school." River said.
"Whoa-ho!" Smokey said.
"Trying something new! I like it!" Sally said smiling.
"Wow, subtle..." Cruz said.
"Figured if I'm gonna be back and working for someone new, I'd better do it in style." Lightning said and shrugged when he got out of his car.
"What's Mr. Sterling gonna say?" Cruz asked.
"I'm actually more worried about what Tex is gonna say, considering he uh... bought Rust-Eze and I accepted his offer this time." he said then looked up. "Thanks, Tex!"
Tex waved. "I made that Sterling fella a Texas-sized offer!"
Lightning smiled, shook his head then looked at the sky.
"I did it Doc, I didn't get a repeat of your crash." he said with his eyes watering a little.
Then he took a shaky deep breath and smiled.
He knew Doc would be proud of him for making through this if he was still here.
