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Are You An Auto Racing Champion? - Quiz

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    In 2002, Wally Dallenbach drove selected races in the Busch Series for which company?

    • A.

      Pepsi

    • B.

      America Online

    • C.

      PowerBar

    • D.

      Siemens

    Correct Answer
    A. Pepsi
    Explanation
    Wally Dallenbach drove selected races in the Busch Series for Pepsi in 2002.

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  • 2. 

    What was Dave Blaney's best race finish in 2001?

    • A.

      8th

    • B.

      6th

    • C.

      4th

    • D.

      2nd

    Correct Answer
    B. 6th
    Explanation
    In 2001, Dave Blaney's best race finish was 6th.

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  • 3. 

    Who won the pole for the 2003 Daytona 500?

    • A.

      Dale Earnhardt Jr.

    • B.

      Jimmie Johnson

    • C.

      Kevin Harvick

    • D.

      Jeff Green

    Correct Answer
    D. Jeff Green
  • 4. 

    Which driver won the 1955 Mille Miglia?

    • A.

      Jo Bonnier

    • B.

      Stirling Moss

    • C.

      Eugenio Castellotti

    • D.

      Juan Manuel Fangio

    Correct Answer
    B. Stirling Moss
    Explanation
    Stirling Moss won the 1955 Mille Miglia.

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  • 5. 

    The Bog was an infamous part of what racetrack?

    • A.

      Indianapolis

    • B.

      Laguna Seca

    • C.

      Watkins Glen

    • D.

      Daytona

    Correct Answer
    C. Watkins Glen
    Explanation
    The Bog was an infamous part of Watkins Glen racetrack.

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  • 6. 

    Which race driver won the Indy 500 in 1969?

    • A.

      Gordon Johncock

    • B.

      A.J. Foyt

    • C.

      Mario Andretti

    • D.

      Al Unser, Sr.

    Correct Answer
    C. Mario Andretti
    Explanation
    Mario Andretti won the Indy 500 in 1969.

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  • 7. 

    Which 2004 NASCAR driver was sponsored by Continental Fire and Safety and raced as #59?

    • A.

      Eric McClure

    • B.

      Carl Long

    • C.

      Andy Belmont

    • D.

      Terry Labonte

    Correct Answer
    C. Andy Belmont
    Explanation
    Andy Belmont was a NASCAR driver in 2004 who was sponsored by Continental Fire and Safety and raced as #59.

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  • 8. 

    Which 2004 NASCAR driver was sponsored by Lucas Oil Products and raced as number 98?

    • A.

      Geoffrey Bodine

    • B.

      Tony Raines

    • C.

      Hermie Sadler

    • D.

      Bobby Hamilton Jr.

    Correct Answer
    A. Geoffrey Bodine
    Explanation
    Geoffrey Bodine is the correct answer because he was sponsored by Lucas Oil Products and raced as number 98 in NASCAR in 2004.

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  • 9. 

    Which 2004 NASCAR driver was sponsored by Miccosukee Gaming and Resorts and raced as number 9?

    • A.

      Kerry Earnhardt

    • B.

      Bobby Hamilton Jr.

    • C.

      Ward Burton

    • D.

      Kyle Petty

    Correct Answer
    B. Bobby Hamilton Jr.
    Explanation
    Bobby Hamilton Jr. was the 2004 NASCAR driver who was sponsored by Miccosukee Gaming and Resorts and raced as number 9.

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  • 10. 

    Which 2004 NASCAR driver was sponsored by Commercial Truck and Trailer and raced as number 80?

    • A.

      Kevin Lepage

    • B.

      Dale Jarrett

    • C.

      Randy LaJoie

    • D.

      Andy Hillenburg

    Correct Answer
    D. Andy Hillenburg
    Explanation
    Andy Hillenburg was the 2004 NASCAR driver sponsored by Commercial Truck and Trailer and raced as number 80.

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  • 11. 

    Which 2004 NASCAR driver was sponsored by NegotiationsSeminar.com and raced as number 51?

    • A.

      Kevin Lepage

    • B.

      Stanton Barrett

    • C.

      Bobby Labonte

    • D.

      Kerry Earnhardt

    Correct Answer
    A. Kevin Lepage
    Explanation
    Kevin Lepage is the correct answer because he was the NASCAR driver sponsored by NegotiationsSeminar.com and raced as number 51 in 2004.

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  • 12. 

    Which 2004 NASCAR driver was sponsored by Valvoline/Harlem Globetrotters and raced as #10?

    • A.

      Jeff Burton

    • B.

      Kerry Earnhardt

    • C.

      Larry Foyt

    • D.

      Mike Skinner

    Correct Answer
    D. Mike Skinner
    Explanation
    Mike Skinner was a NASCAR driver in 2004 who was sponsored by Valvoline/Harlem Globetrotters and raced as #10.

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  • 13. 

    What young driver drove under the assumed name of Bob Sunderman until his parents found out?

    • A.

      Geoffrey Bodine

    • B.

      Davey Allison

    • C.

      Bobby Allison

    • D.

      Cale Yarborough

    Correct Answer
    C. Bobby Allison
    Explanation
    Bobby Allison is the correct answer because he drove under the assumed name of Bob Sunderman until his parents discovered his secret.

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  • 14. 

    Driving a Pontiac at the 1961 Daytona 500 with a winning average speed of 149.60mph, which driver claimed a payoff of $21,050?

    • A.

      Richard Petty

    • B.

      Bill Elliott

    • C.

      Lee Petty

    • D.

      Marvin Panch

    Correct Answer
    D. Marvin Panch
    Explanation
    Marvin Panch claimed a payoff of $21,050 by driving a Pontiac at the 1961 Daytona 500 with a winning average speed of 149.60mph.

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  • 15. 

    The 1962 Daytona 500 was won by which driver in a Pontiac?

    • A.

      Fireball Roberts

    • B.

      Ward Burton

    • C.

      Richard Petty

    • D.

      Sterling Marlin

    Correct Answer
    A. Fireball Roberts
    Explanation
    In the 1962 Daytona 500, Fireball Roberts emerged as the winner driving a Pontiac.

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  • 16. 

    With an average speed of 151.57MpH in a Ford, which driver's winnings was $24,550 in the 1963 Daytona 500?

    • A.

      Davey Allison

    • B.

      A J Foyt

    • C.

      Tiny Lund

    • D.

      Derrike Cope

    Correct Answer
    C. Tiny Lund
    Explanation
    Tiny Lund is the correct answer because he had the highest average speed of 151.57MPH in a Ford during the 1963 Daytona 500. Additionally, his winnings were $24,550 for the race.

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  • 17. 

    The 1965 Daytona 500 was won by which driver in a Ford?

    • A.

      Richard Petty

    • B.

      Junior Johnson

    • C.

      Cale Yarborough

    • D.

      Fred Lorenzen

    Correct Answer
    D. Fred Lorenzen
    Explanation
    Fred Lorenzen won the 1965 Daytona 500 in a Ford.

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  • 18. 

    Driving a Ford at the 1967 Daytona 500 with a winning average speed of 146.93mph, which driver claimed a payoff of $48,900?

    • A.

      Mario Andretti

    • B.

      A.J. Foyt

    • C.

      Lee Petty

    • D.

      Davey Allison

    Correct Answer
    A. Mario Andretti
    Explanation
    Mario Andretti claimed a payoff of $48,900 for winning the 1967 Daytona 500 with a winning average speed of 146.93mph.

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  • 19. 

    With an average speed of 157.95mph in a Ford, which driver's winnings was $38,950 in the 1969 Daytona 500?

    • A.

      Mario Andretti

    • B.

      Richard Petty

    • C.

      Lee Roy Yarborough

    • D.

      Davey Allison

    Correct Answer
    C. Lee Roy Yarborough
    Explanation
    Lee Roy Yarborough is the correct answer because he had the highest average speed of 157.95mph in a Ford during the 1969 Daytona 500. Additionally, his winnings were $38,950.

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  • 20. 

    Driving a Plymouth at the 1970 Daytona 500 with a winning average speed of 149.60mph, which driver claimed a payoff of $44,850?

    • A.

      Bill Elliott

    • B.

      Fred Lorenzen

    • C.

      Pete Hamilton

    • D.

      Davey Allison

    Correct Answer
    C. Pete Hamilton
    Explanation
    Pete Hamilton claimed a payoff of $44,850 by driving a Plymouth at the 1970 Daytona 500 with a winning average speed of 149.60mph.

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  • 21. 

    With an average speed of 161.55mph in a Mercury, which driver's winnings was $44,600 in the 1972 Daytona 500?

    • A.

      A.J. Foyt

    • B.

      Cale Yarborough

    • C.

      Jeff Gordon

    • D.

      Richard Petty

    Correct Answer
    A. A.J. Foyt
    Explanation
    A.J. Foyt is the correct answer because he had the fastest average speed in the 1972 Daytona 500, driving a Mercury at 161.55mph. Additionally, his winnings for the race were $44,600.

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  • 22. 

    With an average speed of 153.65mph in a Chevrolet, which driver's winnings was $40,900 in the 1975 Daytona 500?

    • A.

      Benny Parsons

    • B.

      Richard Petty

    • C.

      Bobby Allison

    • D.

      Cale Yarborough

    Correct Answer
    A. Benny Parsons
    Explanation
    Benny Parsons won the 1975 Daytona 500 and earned $40,900 in winnings. He achieved an average speed of 153.65mph while driving a Chevrolet.

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  • 23. 

    The 1977 Daytona 500 was won by which driver in a Chevrolet?

    • A.

      Lee Petty

    • B.

      Benny Parsons

    • C.

      Cale Yarborough

    • D.

      Richard Petty

    Correct Answer
    C. Cale Yarborough
    Explanation
    Cale Yarborough won the 1977 Daytona 500 in a Chevrolet.

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  • 24. 

    With an average speed of 150.99mph in a Chevrolet, who won $160,300 in the 1984 Daytona 500?

    • A.

      Bill Elliott

    • B.

      Jeff Gordon

    • C.

      A.J. Foyt

    • D.

      Cale Yarborough

    Correct Answer
    D. Cale Yarborough
    Explanation
    Cale Yarborough won $160,300 in the 1984 Daytona 500. He achieved an average speed of 150.99mph in a Chevrolet.

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  • 25. 

    The 1986 Daytona 500 was won by which driver in a Chevrolet?

    • A.

      Geoffrey Bodine

    • B.

      David Pearson

    • C.

      Dale Jarrett

    • D.

      Derrike Cope

    Correct Answer
    A. Geoffrey Bodine
    Explanation
    Geoffrey Bodine won the 1986 Daytona 500 in a Chevrolet.

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  • 26. 

    The 1992 Daytona 500 was won by which driver in a Ford?

    • A.

      A J Foyt

    • B.

      Davey Allison

    • C.

      Cale Yarborough

    • D.

      Dale Jarrett

    Correct Answer
    B. Davey Allison
    Explanation
    Davey Allison won the 1992 Daytona 500 in a Ford.

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  • 27. 

    Which driver averaged 154.97 mph while winning $238,200 in the 1993 Daytona 500?

    • A.

      Richard Petty

    • B.

      Jeff Gordon

    • C.

      Sterling Marlin

    • D.

      Dale Jarrett

    Correct Answer
    D. Dale Jarrett
    Explanation
    Dale Jarrett is the correct answer because he averaged 154.97 mph while winning $238,200 in the 1993 Daytona 500.

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  • 28. 

    Who drove a Chevrolet at the 1994 Daytona 500 with an average speed of 156.93mph to win $258,275?

    • A.

      Geoffrey Bodine

    • B.

      Bobby Allison

    • C.

      Bill Elliott

    • D.

      Sterling Marlin

    Correct Answer
    D. Sterling Marlin
    Explanation
    Sterling Marlin drove a Chevrolet at the 1994 Daytona 500 with an average speed of 156.93mph to win $258,275.

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  • 29. 

    The 1995 Daytona 500 was won by which driver in a Chevrolet?

    • A.

      Derrike Cope

    • B.

      Sterling Marlin

    • C.

      Geoffrey Bodine

    • D.

      Cale Yarborough

    Correct Answer
    B. Sterling Marlin
    Explanation
    Sterling Marlin won the 1995 Daytona 500 in a Chevrolet.

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  • 30. 

    Who is the car manufacturer of the vehicle that 2004 NASCAR driver Ward Burton uses?

    • A.

      Pontiac

    • B.

      Ford

    • C.

      Chevrolet

    • D.

      Dodge

    Correct Answer
    C. Chevrolet
    Explanation
    Ward Burton, a NASCAR driver, uses a vehicle manufactured by Chevrolet.

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