Rookie trainer at the Rust-eze Racing Center who initially struggles to coach Lightning. She secretly dreams of racing, eventually takes Lightning's spot in the Florida 500, and wins the race using techniques learned from Doc Hudson and her own coaching.
Their professional relationship evolves from frustration into effective collaboration.
Sterling assigns Cruz to train Lightning at the Rust-eze Racing Center, and she accompanies him during his preparation.
Smokey's training environment also develops Cruz's racing capabilities.
Smokey and Doc's former friends use Cruz as Lightning's sparring partner while helping Lightning learn new racing tricks.
Sterling exercises authority over Cruz's assigned professional duties.
Sterling assigns Cruz as Lightning's trainer and later orders her back to the training center during the Florida 500.
Storm attempts to stop Cruz from winning the decisive race.
During the final lap of the Florida 500, Storm threatens Cruz by ramming her against the wall.
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