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- 1.
Who is the manufacturer of the vehicle that 2004 NASCAR driver Ricky Craven uses?
- A.
Chevrolet
- B.
Pontiac
- C.
Ford
- D.
Dodge
Correct Answer
A. ChevroletExplanation
Ricky Craven, a NASCAR driver in 2004, used a Chevrolet vehicle.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who was the first NASCAR Winston Cup Series rookie to qualify on the front row for a Daytona 500?
- A.
Rusty Wallace
- B.
Jeff Gordon
- C.
Marshall Teague
- D.
Davey Allison
Correct Answer
D. Davey AllisonExplanation
Davey Allison was the first NASCAR Winston Cup Series rookie to qualify on the front row for a Daytona 500.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who was awarded the 1989 USAC Midget Rookie of the Year Award?
- A.
Scott Wimmer
- B.
Tony Stewart
- C.
Jeff Gordon
- D.
Terry Labonte
Correct Answer
C. Jeff GordonExplanation
Jeff Gordon was awarded the 1989 USAC Midget Rookie of the Year Award. This recognition is given to the top-performing rookie driver in the United States Auto Club (USAC) Midget racing series. Gordon's exceptional performance and achievements during his rookie season earned him this prestigious award.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who invented the term "horsepower"?
- A.
Henry Ford
- B.
Thomas Edison
- C.
Ben Franklin
- D.
James Watt
Correct Answer
D. James WattExplanation
James Watt is credited with inventing the term "horsepower" to measure the power output of steam engines. He observed that horses in coal mines could lift a certain amount of coal in a certain amount of time, and he used this as a reference point to quantify the power of his steam engines. The term "horsepower" has since become widely used in the field of engineering to describe the power output of various machines and engines.Rate this question:
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- 5.
At which track was the first race won by "Fireball" Roberts?
- A.
Atlanta Motor Speedway
- B.
Michigan International Speedway
- C.
Chicagoland Speedway
- D.
Darlington Raceway
Correct Answer
A. Atlanta Motor SpeedwayExplanation
"Fireball" Roberts won his first race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.Rate this question:
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- 6.
At which track did Jeff Gordon take the first checkered flag?
- A.
California Speedway
- B.
Richmond Raceway Complex
- C.
Dover Downs International Speedway
- D.
Michigan International Speedway
Correct Answer
A. California SpeedwayExplanation
Jeff Gordon took the first checkered flag at California Speedway.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which track is known as "White Lightning"?
- A.
Dover Downs International Speedway
- B.
Richmond Raceway Complex
- C.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- D.
Kansas Speedway
Correct Answer
A. Dover Downs International SpeedwayExplanation
Dover Downs International Speedway is known as "White Lightning" because of its white surface. The track is made of concrete and its white color gives it the nickname. This track is located in Dover, Delaware and hosts various racing events including NASCAR races.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which track has a 450-foot-long pedestrian tunnel?
- A.
Chicagoland Speedway
- B.
Atlanta Motor Speedway
- C.
Kansas Speedway
- D.
Dover Downs International Speedway
Correct Answer
C. Kansas SpeedwayExplanation
Kansas Speedway has a 450-foot-long pedestrian tunnel.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which was the first completely new superspeedway built in the southwest U.S. in more than 20 years?
- A.
Infineon Raceway
- B.
Kansas Speedway
- C.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- D.
California Speedway
Correct Answer
C. Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayExplanation
Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the correct answer because it was the first completely new superspeedway built in the southwest U.S. in more than 20 years. This means that there were no other superspeedways built in the region during that time period, making Las Vegas Motor Speedway the first of its kind in over two decades.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which track was developed on the site of the old Bryar Motorsports Park?
- A.
New Hampshire International Speedway
- B.
Pocono Raceway
- C.
Richmond Raceway Complex
- D.
Martinsville Speedway
Correct Answer
A. New Hampshire International SpeedwayExplanation
The correct answer is New Hampshire International Speedway. This is because the question asks which track was developed on the site of the old Bryar Motorsports Park, and the New Hampshire International Speedway is the only option that fits this description. The other options, Pocono Raceway, Richmond Raceway Complex, and Martinsville Speedway, are not located on the site of the old Bryar Motorsports Park.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which track was carved out of the foothills of the Estrella Mountains?
- A.
Phoenix International Raceway
- B.
Taos International Speedway
- C.
Martinsville Speedway
- D.
Richmond Raceway Complex
Correct Answer
A. pHoenix International RacewayExplanation
Phoenix International Raceway is the correct answer because it is the only option that mentions a specific location, the Estrella Mountains. This suggests that the track was carved out of the foothills of these mountains. The other options do not provide any information about their location or how they were created.Rate this question:
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- 12.
How long is the Bristol Motor Speedway?
- A.
1.5-Mile Tri-Oval
- B.
.526-Mile Paperclip-Shaped
- C.
1.5 Miles D-Shaped Tri-Oval
- D.
0.533 Miles
Correct Answer
D. 0.533 MilesExplanation
The correct answer is 0.533 miles. This indicates that the length of the Bristol Motor Speedway is 0.533 miles.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of these describes the Phoenix International Raceway?
- A.
1 Mile Oval With A 1.6 Mile Road Course
- B.
1.54 Mile Oval
- C.
1 Mile Tri-Oval
- D.
1.5-Mile Quad Oval
Correct Answer
C. 1 Mile Tri-OvalExplanation
The Phoenix International Raceway is described as a 1 Mile Tri-Oval. This means that the raceway has an oval shape with a length of 1 mile and three distinct turns. The term "tri-oval" indicates that the raceway has a triangular shape with rounded corners, allowing for high-speed racing and exciting competition.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What year did the Atlanta Motor Speedway open?
- A.
1997
- B.
1969
- C.
1968
- D.
1960
Correct Answer
D. 1960Explanation
The correct answer is 1960. This means that the Atlanta Motor Speedway opened in the year 1960.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What year did the Bristol Motor Speedway open?
- A.
1969
- B.
1946
- C.
1961
- D.
2001
Correct Answer
C. 1961Explanation
The correct answer is 1961. This means that the Bristol Motor Speedway opened in the year 1961.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What year did the Lowe's Motor Speedway open?
- A.
1964
- B.
1996
- C.
1959
- D.
1968
Correct Answer
C. 1959Explanation
The correct answer is 1959. This is the year that the Lowe's Motor Speedway opened.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What year did the Darlington Raceway open?
- A.
1959
- B.
1971
- C.
1997
- D.
1950
Correct Answer
D. 1950Explanation
The correct answer is 1950. This is the year that the Darlington Raceway opened.Rate this question:
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- 18.
What year did the Dover Downs International Speedway open?
- A.
1959
- B.
1968
- C.
1969
- D.
1996
Correct Answer
C. 1969Explanation
The correct answer is 1969. This suggests that the Dover Downs International Speedway opened in the year 1969.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What year did the Infineon Raceway open?
- A.
1996
- B.
1969
- C.
1997
- D.
1968
Correct Answer
D. 1968Explanation
Infineon Raceway opened in 1968.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What year did the Martinsville Speedway open?
- A.
1996
- B.
1997
- C.
1947
- D.
1946
Correct Answer
C. 1947Explanation
The correct answer is 1947. This is the year when the Martinsville Speedway opened.Rate this question:
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- 21.
What year did the Michigan International Speedway open?
- A.
1969
- B.
1961
- C.
1968
- D.
1959
Correct Answer
C. 1968Explanation
The correct answer is 1968. This is the year when the Michigan International Speedway opened.Rate this question:
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- 22.
What year did the Phoenix International Raceway open?
- A.
1947
- B.
1969
- C.
1964
- D.
1968
Correct Answer
C. 1964Explanation
The Phoenix International Raceway opened in 1964.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What was the original name of the Richmond International Raceway?
- A.
Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway
- B.
Richmond Ring
- C.
Atlantic Rural Exposition
- D.
Strawberry Hill
Correct Answer
D. Strawberry HillExplanation
Strawberry Hill was the original name of the Richmond International Raceway.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Charles Moneypenny, designer of the Daytona Speedway, also designed which track?
- A.
Kansas Speedway
- B.
Infineon Raceway
- C.
Talladega Superspeedway
- D.
Michigan International Speedway
Correct Answer
D. Michigan International SpeedwayExplanation
Charles Moneypenny, the designer of the Daytona Speedway, also designed the Michigan International Speedway.Rate this question:
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- 25.
What track is within 200 miles of 60 million people?
- A.
Darlington Raceway
- B.
Pocono Raceway
- C.
Talladega Superspeedway
- D.
California Speedway
Correct Answer
B. Pocono RacewayExplanation
Pocono Raceway is the correct answer because it is located in Pennsylvania, which is within a 200-mile radius of major metropolitan areas such as New York City and Philadelphia. These cities alone have a population of over 60 million people, making Pocono Raceway the track that is within 200 miles of 60 million people.Rate this question:
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- 26.
What track in 1999 did the International Speedway Corporation buy from Paul Sawyer?
- A.
Atlanta Motor Speedway
- B.
Richmond Raceway Complex
- C.
New Hampshire International Speedway
- D.
Phoenix International Raceway
Correct Answer
B. Richmond Raceway ComplexExplanation
In 1999, the International Speedway Corporation acquired the Richmond Raceway Complex from Paul Sawyer.Rate this question:
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- 27.
In which film did Jeff Gordon appear?
- A.
Jerry Maguire
- B.
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
- C.
Any Given Sunday
- D.
Looney Tunes: Back In Action
Correct Answer
D. Looney Tunes: Back In ActionExplanation
Jeff Gordon appeared in the film "Looney Tunes: Back In Action".Rate this question:
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- 28.
Who did most of Tom Cruise's stunt driving in the movie "Days of Thunder"?
- A.
Rusty Wallace
- B.
Jeff Gordon
- C.
Greg Sacks
- D.
Dale Earnhardt
Correct Answer
C. Greg SacksExplanation
Greg Sacks did most of Tom Cruise's stunt driving in the movie "Days of Thunder".Rate this question:
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- 29.
Who wrote the book "True Speed: My Racing Life"?
- A.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- B.
Rusty Wallace
- C.
Tony Stewart
- D.
Jeff Gordon
Correct Answer
C. Tony StewartExplanation
Tony Stewart wrote the book "True Speed: My Racing Life".Rate this question:
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- 30.
Who wrote the book "Lifetime Going Around in Circles"?
- A.
Dale Earnhardt
- B.
Davey Allison
- C.
Kyle Petty
- D.
Darrell Waltrip
Correct Answer
D. Darrell WaltripExplanation
Darrell Waltrip wrote the book "Lifetime Going Around in Circles".Rate this question:
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