How Well Do You Know Mickey Thompson?

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1. When was Thompson born?  

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Thompson was born in 1928.

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How Well Do You Know Mickey Thompson? - Quiz

There are professionals and champion of the car racing and there is the founding father of the exciting game, whose legacies still leaves to this day. Do you have any idea about drag racing and the name Mickey Thompson?
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2. Where did he work in his early twenties?  

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In his early twenties, he worked as a pressman.

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3. Which of the following completes "instinctive automotive" on Harvey's part?  

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The term "instinctive automotive" suggests that it refers to something related to driving or operating a vehicle. Therefore, the most appropriate option to complete "instinctive automotive" would be "Driver." A driver is someone who operates a vehicle, and their actions are often instinctive and automatic due to their experience and familiarity with driving.

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4. When did he design and build the first slingshot dragster?  

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5. When was Thompson the first manager of Lions Drag Strip in Wilmington, California?

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Thompson was the first manager of Lions Drag Strip in Wilmington, California in 1955.

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6. When did Thompson collaborate with Fritz Voight on a 1958 twin-engine?

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Thompson collaborated with Fritz Voight on a 1958 twin-engine Dragster.

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7. Which speed did he use the 1988 twin-engined dragster to achieve?  

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The correct answer is 294.117 mph.

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8. When did Thompson achieve fame when he drove his four-engined Challenger 1 at better than 400 mph?  

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In 1960, Thompson achieved fame when he drove his four-engined Challenger 1 at better than 400 mph.

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9. Where did Thompson entere Three John Crosthwaite designed cars in 1962?  

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Thompson entered Three John Crosthwaite designed cars in the Indianapolis 500 in 1962.

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10. Which event did he win with the funny car in 1969?  

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In 1969, he won the NHRA event with the funny car.

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When was Thompson born?  
Where did he work in his early twenties?  
Which of the following completes "instinctive automotive" on...
When did he design and build the first slingshot dragster?  
When was Thompson the first manager of Lions Drag Strip in Wilmington,...
When did Thompson collaborate with Fritz Voight on a 1958 twin-engine?
Which speed did he use the 1988 twin-engined dragster to achieve? ...
When did Thompson achieve fame when he drove his four-engined...
Where did Thompson entere Three John Crosthwaite designed cars in...
Which event did he win with the funny car in 1969?  
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