When he woke up he did the usual and went to Flo's. He was talking to Sally when they heard something everyone went to see what it was.
It was Doc, "Ow." he said.
Lightning went over and helped him up.
"You ok?"
"Yeah I just tripped over something." he said.
Later that day everyone was working on their job except Lightning and Doc. Lightning didn't have anything to do like the others so he would help them to keep himself busy. He was helping Doc today and saw him limping.
"Dad, are you ok?" he asked.
"What? Oh yeah."
Lightning wasn't sure whether to buy it or not. He knew that just like him Doc can sneak things even though he's a doctor. He had been taught a few tricks by Doc to help if he needs it.
"I'm not buying it, you're limping, I keep seeing you wince and stop when you're walking a lot."
"Looks like someone can spot things out like me."
So he had Lightning look at him. He could take an x-ray well enough so he did one for him. His foot was swollen and when he looked at the picture he saw he had sprain his ankle.
"Well would you look at that the other way around today for a change."
So he took care of his foot and gave him some crutches.
"I have to say, nice job it took me a while to get that down." said Doc.
"Looks like it's the other way around today." said Lightning.
About an hour later they went to Flo's for lunch and everyone was shocked when they saw Doc.
"What happened?" asked Sheriff.
"Other way around this time, he looked at me and I broke my ankle. This kid figured out what it was after an x- ray faster than I did when I started." said Doc.
"Looks like he's watching the races at home and I need a new crew chief for right now." said Lightning.
"I have an idea who." said Doc.
"Who?" he said.
"My old crew chief. I bring him pictures of you racing and such."
"Alright."
So they had some lunch and then back to work.
Doc called Smokey and waited.
"Hello?" Smokey said.
"Hey Smokey." Doc said.
"Hey Hudson."
"I was just wondering if you could do me a favor?"
"Sure, what is it?"
"Be crew chief for Lightning for a few weeks?"
"Why?"
"I, um, broke my ankle earlier."
"Alright, I'll be there soon."
"Thanks."
"This will be interesting looks like it's the other way around this time. You fixing me up."
A few hours later Smokey came.
"Hey Hud, Lightning." he said.
"Hi Smokey." Doc said.
"So, this is the famous Lightning McQueen?"
"Yup." he said.
"So, what kind of things do you do for training?" Smokey asked.
They told him what they did and he listened.
After they explained it was time for him to train so he had Smokey do it since he's taking over Doc for right now.
A week later Lightning was at a race and was on lap 77 there were 100 with this one. He was winning meanwhile at Radiator Springs Doc, Mater and everyone else were watching it as usual.
"What'd you think Doc, he gonna win?" asked Sally.
He smiled and nodded. "Knowing him and how good he's doing, probably."
"Ya got that right Doc! Come on Lightnin' you can do it!" said Mater.
Back at the race,
"You're doin' good, keep going." said Smokey.
"You sound like dad Smokey." he said.
It was lap 88 and it was gonna be close today. He was close to his spot and needed some new tires. After he was all set with that he was back to his speed. After a few minutes he was in second place but he sped up and got back to first.
Smokey was surprised how much like Hudson he was and that he had taught him his tricks.
Back at home everyone was sure he was gonna win. And Chick still hadn't tried anything on him. Now he only had one lap left and was close to winning. He was one foot from wining so he went a little bit faster to get away from Chick and won.
"Nice job Lightning, Hudson's gonna like it!" said Smokey.
"Yea, he probably will." he said.
It was the second time in a row he won with no injuries.