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After a tough defeat in his first encounter with Jackson Storm, the racing landscape begins to shift dramatically. Several seasoned racers are replaced by the new high-tech models, which leads to McQueen’s growing sense of inadequacy. Cal Weathers, an old rival and friend, announces his retirement, further signaling a pivotal change in the racing world. The spark that once burned bright within McQueen is dimmed by the fear that his own retirement may soon follow.