How Well Do You Know Mark Donohue?

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1. Which month was Donohue's accident in 1975?  

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Donohue's accident in 1975 occurred in June.

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2. What's the name of the book written by Donohue about his entire racing career?  

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The correct answer is "The Unfair Advantage." This book is written by Donohue and it discusses his entire racing career. It provides insights into his experiences and the strategies he used to gain an advantage in racing.

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3. Who, in the racing world, carries on Donohue's will?  

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David Donohue carries on Donohue's will in the racing world.

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4. When did Donohue race in the inaugural IROC series?  

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Donohue raced in the inaugural IROC series in 1973/74.

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5. Who made the car he used in the IROC series 1973/74?  

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Porsche made the car used in the IROC series 1973/74.

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6. Where did Donohue win the first and third of three races during the 1973 season, in the four-race series?  

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Donohue won the first and third races of the 1973 season in the four-race series at Daytona.

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7. Which Porsche was Donohue driving, when he set the world closed-course speed?  

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Donohue was driving the Porsche 917-30 when he set the world closed-course speed record.

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8. When did Donohue lose, using a 917-30 referred to as the "Can-Am- killer"?  

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In the 1973 Can-Am championship, Donohue lost while using a 917-30 referred to as the "Can-Am-killer".

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9. Which car midway through the 1975 F1 season, did Penske (with Donohue being the driver) start using?

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Penske started using the March 751 car midway through the 1975 F1 season with Donohue as the driver.

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10. How many years did he hold the record of an average speed which was around 221.20 mph?  

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He held the record of an average speed around 221.20 mph for 11 years.

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Which month was Donohue's accident in 1975?  
What's the name of the book written by Donohue about his entire...
Who, in the racing world, carries on Donohue's will?  
When did Donohue race in the inaugural IROC series?  
Who made the car he used in the IROC series 1973/74?  
Where did Donohue win the first and third of three races during the...
Which Porsche was Donohue driving, when he set the world closed-course...
When did Donohue lose, using a 917-30 referred to as the "Can-Am-...
Which car midway through the 1975 F1 season, did Penske (with Donohue...
How many years did he hold the record of an average speed which was...
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