Official information relating to the movie allows to know a few details on the Republic. It was formerly a European colony, and recently became independent at the time of the events in Cars 2. However, it is unknown from the world, and is desperate to put their name on the map. But they have high hopes that the participation of their young racer Rip Clutchgoneski to the World Grand Prix will give them some attention. The location of New Rearendia in the world is unknown. The name of one of its town is known: Rip's hometown, named Wheeli.