How Well Do You Know Richard Petty?
Richard Petty, known as The King is a former professional NASCAR driver. He had won NASCAR Championship several times. Do you love him? How can you ascertain the knowledge you've gotten about him? Take this quiz now, it will prove your knowledge about him hereby making you confident of the knowledge you've gotten. Good Luck!
- 1.
Petty won NASCAR Championship how many times?
- A.
Two times
- B.
Seven times
- C.
Five times
- D.
Ten times
Correct Answer
B. Seven timesExplanation
Petty won the NASCAR Championship seven times. This indicates that he was a highly successful and dominant racer in the sport. Winning the championship multiple times demonstrates his skill, consistency, and ability to outperform his competitors over a sustained period.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Petty won a record number of races during his career which is
- A.
114
- B.
210
- C.
197
- D.
200
Correct Answer
D. 200Explanation
Petty won a record number of races during his career, and the correct answer is 200. This means that out of the given options, Petty won the most races with a total of 200 wins.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Petty collected a record number of poles which is what?
- A.
127
- B.
144
- C.
165
- D.
122
Correct Answer
A. 127Explanation
Petty collected a record number of poles, which is indicated by the answer 127.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following is Petty's last win?
- A.
Motorsport Hall of Fame of America Inductee
- B.
Diecast Hall of Fame
- C.
1984 Firecracker 400(Daytona)
- D.
International Motorsport Hall of Fame Inductee
Correct Answer
C. 1984 Firecracker 400(Daytona) -
- 5.
Petty has how many races run over 35 years of driving career?
- A.
897
- B.
2,464
- C.
1,184
- D.
1,494
Correct Answer
C. 1,184 -
- 6.
Petty was inducted into the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in what year?
- A.
2007
- B.
2008
- C.
2009
- D.
2010
Correct Answer
D. 2010Explanation
Petty was inducted into the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in the year 2010. This means that he was among the first group of individuals to be honored and recognized for their contributions to the sport.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Petty's father, Lee Petty was how many time NASCAR champion ?
- A.
Five-time
- B.
Three-time
- C.
Six-time
- D.
Two-time
Correct Answer
B. Three-timeExplanation
Lee Petty, the father of Petty, was a three-time NASCAR champion.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Petty married Lynda Owens in what year?
- A.
1950
- B.
1960
- C.
1958
- D.
1955
Correct Answer
C. 1958Explanation
Petty married Lynda Owens in 1958.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Lynda Owens, Petty's wife died at what age?
- A.
70
- B.
69
- C.
81
- D.
72
Correct Answer
D. 72Explanation
Lynda Owens, Petty's wife, died at the age of 72.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Richard Petty was born when?
- A.
July 2, 1937
- B.
June 4, 1940
- C.
August 15, 1934
- D.
May 22, 1933
Correct Answer
A. July 2, 1937Explanation
Richard Petty was born on July 2, 1937.Rate this question:
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