Who Is Strip Weathers? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Strip Weathers (Disney): origin, story and key facts about the character.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team•Updated July 5, 2026•3 min read•✓ Fact-checked

Strip Weathers comic character — Comic Vine

Strip Weathers is a Disney comic book character, with over 14 comic issue appearances.

Who is Strip Weathers?

Appeared in Disney Pixar's Cars . He is better known as "The King". He is sponsored by Dinoco, a prestigious fuel company that made its first appearance in Toy Story . This sponsorship is the envy of most NASCAR's. In the movie Strip is going into retirement and all other racers are gunning for his sponsorship after his last race. Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks. They end up in a three-way tie for the Piston Cup and will have one final race as a tie breaker. The King is severely damaged by Chick Hicks in the race.

Key facts

Strip Weathers is of other origin. The character is published by Disney. With 14 recorded issue appearances, Strip Weathers ranks among the most featured characters in comics.