How Well Do You Know Mickey Thompson?

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    When was Thompson born?  

    • 1940
    • 1933
    • 1928
    • 1930
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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?
Well, just know that the fact you know him couldn't have prepared you for what's coming. So, are you still bold enough to take a peek?

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  • 2. 
    Where did he work in his early twenties?   - ProProfs

    Where did he work in his early twenties?  

    • Pressman

    • Pitcher

    • Racer

    • Broadcaster

    Correct Answer
    A. Pressman
    Explanation
    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?   - ProProfs

    Which of the following completes “instinctive automotive” on Harvey's part?  

    • Driver

    • Supplier

    • Analyst

    • Designer

    Correct Answer
    A. Driver
    Explanation
    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?   - ProProfs

    When did he design and build the first slingshot dragster?  

    • 1950

    • 1934

    • 1954

    • 1950

    Correct Answer
    A. 1954
  • 5. 
    When was Thompson the first manager of Lions Drag Strip in Wilmington, California? - ProProfs

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

    • 1955

    • 1967

    • 1956

    • 1988

    Correct Answer
    A. 1955
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

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

    • Car

    • Slingshot

    • Dragster

    • Rodding

    Correct Answer
    A. Dragster
    Explanation
    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?   - ProProfs

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

    • 294.117 mph

    • 323.111mph

    • 121.322mph

    • 222.231mph

    Correct Answer
    A. 294.117 mph
    Explanation
    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?   - ProProfs

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

    • 1956

    • 1940

    • 1960

    • 1966

    Correct Answer
    A. 1960
    Explanation
    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?   - ProProfs

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

    • Grand prix

    • Championship

    • European tour

    • Indianapolis 500

    Correct Answer
    A. Indianapolis 500
    Explanation
    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?   - ProProfs

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

    • NHRA

    • Land speed Awards

    • ERA wards

    • SCORE awards

    Correct Answer
    A. NHRA
    Explanation
    In 1969, he won the NHRA event with the funny car.

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