Lightning McQueen is determined to defeat Italian racing superstar Francesco Bernoulli in an international racing tournament, but he might threaten his friendship with Mater in the process.

"Buckle up for Wheelnuts! the Craziest Race on Earth! Six kooky cars, five extreme courses, one winner! In Desert Dustup, the drivers must deal with: Terrifying ravines!; Giant scorpions!; Huge skulls! Which team will come out on top? The rules are simple--there are no rules!"--Back cover.

"Six kooky cars, five extreme courses, one winner! Eccentric billionaire Warren 'Wheelie' Wheelnut has decided to mount the biggest, maddest, most off-the scale competition ever! He has created five extreme race tracks: from the desert to a haunted town to outer space, underwater and dense jungle, it's not chicanes and hairpin turns the drivers need to be worried about, it's aliens and giant squid! Deep Sea Dash takes the teams on an adventure beneath...

Layla and the Bots are eager for Blossom Valley's upcoming go-kart race, but one racer, Tina, needs their help to build a cart with hand-controls and other special features.

Lowly, Huckle, and their friends compete in a car race.

"The Silver Serpent Cup with its rhyming, rollicking text and exciting ending, is the perfect book for children who love vehicles, and it is absolutely delightful to read aloud. Packed with amazing vehicles competing in this energetic, no-holds-barred race, little gearheads will love cheering for the quick-witted underdog and pouring over the detailed art long after the race has finished"--From the publisher's web site.