The Radiator Springs 500½
A 'leisurely drive' planned in honor of Radiator Springs’ town founder, Stanley, turns precarious as Baja pros descend on the town and challenge Lightning McQueen to an off-road race. Meanwhile, the townsfolk, led by a Stanley-costumed Mater, enjoy the planned 'leisurely drive' to retrace Stanley’s original frontier route. Thinking they’re on the same course, a wrong turn sends McQueen and the Baja pros on a treacherously wild bid for survival. The misunderstanding leaves the racing professionals in awe of the 'legend' of Stanley: the Original Off-Road Racer.
- Year: 2014
- Country: Canada
- Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy
- Studio: Pixar Canada
- Keyword: racing, short film
- Director: Rob Gibbs
- Cast: Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Steve Purcell, John Cygan, Katherine Helmond, Cheech Marin