What Do You Know About Don Garlits?

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1. Which of the following (in terms of speed) did he officially surpass?

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He officially surpassed a speed of 270 mph.

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What Do You Know About Don Garlits? - Quiz

A mention of racing and your mind goes to the asphalt or need for speed, or perhaps Hamilton. That point made, you ever heard of ‘Big Daddy’? The pioneer drag racing man. If you take this quiz, you will learn.

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2. Where do you think he's born?

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The correct answer is Tampa, Florida because the question asks about the birthplace of an individual, and Tampa, Florida is the only option provided that indicates a specific location of birth.

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3. Which 1927 ford did he modify with an arc welder and a cutting torch?

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The correct answer is T-Model Roadster. This is because the question asks about a 1927 Ford that was modified with an arc welder and a cutting torch. The T-Model Roadster is a specific model of Ford car that was produced in 1927, and it is the only option that matches the given description. The other options, Mustang, Four-wheel drive, and Utility vehicle, do not specify a particular model or year of Ford car.

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4. Which speed did he set on May 2014 using an EV dragster?

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In May 2014, he set the speed of 184 mph using an EV dragster.

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5. When was Garlits' first drag race car built?

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Garlits' first drag race car was built in 1954.

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6. In which year was Donald born?

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The correct answer is 1932 because it is the only option that matches the question asking for the year Donald was born.

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7. Do you know the names of his children?

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The correct answer is Donna and Lyn. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the names of "his" children. Since "his" is singular, it implies that there is only one person being referred to. Among the given options, only Donna and Lyn are both female names, indicating that they are the children of the person mentioned in the question.

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8. Do you know where Garlits built his first drag race car?

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Garlits built his first drag race car in North Tampa.

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9. What was his nickname after the Floridian?

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After the Floridian, his nickname became Swamp Rat.

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10. When did he experience a blowover at an AHRA event in Washington State?

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In 1987, he experienced a blowover at an AHRA event in Washington State.

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Which of the following (in terms of speed) did he officially surpass?
Where do you think he's born?
Which 1927 ford did he modify with an arc welder and a cutting torch?
Which speed did he set on May 2014 using an EV dragster?
When was Garlits' first drag race car built?
In which year was Donald born?
Do you know the names of his children?
Do you know where Garlits built his first drag race car?
What was his nickname after the Floridian?
When did he experience a blowover at an AHRA event in Washington...
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