Cars Mater-National Championship is a racing game that takes place on a fictional road trip across America. The story follows Lightning McQueen, a hotshot race car who enters a series of tournaments to become the national champion.
The gameplay involves racing and drifting through various environments, including city streets, desert landscapes, and rural roads. Players can collect power-ups and boosters to gain an advantage over their opponents, and must also navigate through treacherous terrain and obstacles to stay ahead in the competition.