What Do You Know About Don Garlits?
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.
- 1.
Which of the following (in terms of speed) did he officially surpass?
- A.
270 mph
- B.
280 mph
- C.
290 mph
- D.
300 mph
Correct Answer
A. 270 mphExplanation
He officially surpassed a speed of 270 mph.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which speed did he set on May 2014 using an EV dragster?
- A.
156 mph
- B.
245 mph
- C.
184 mph
- D.
223 mph
Correct Answer
C. 184 mphExplanation
In May 2014, he set the speed of 184 mph using an EV dragster.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When was Garlits' first drag race car built?
- A.
1954
- B.
1953
- C.
1952
- D.
1951
Correct Answer
A. 1954Explanation
Garlits' first drag race car was built in 1954.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where do you think he's born?
- A.
Tampa, Florida
- B.
Brooklyn, New York
- C.
Atlanta, Georgia
- D.
Miami, Florida
Correct Answer
A. Tampa, FloridaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In which year was Donald born?
- A.
1940
- B.
1944
- C.
1932
- D.
1935
Correct Answer
C. 1932Explanation
The correct answer is 1932 because it is the only option that matches the question asking for the year Donald was born.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Do you know the names of his children?
- A.
Allan and Rose
- B.
Parker and Joy
- C.
Donna and Lyn
- D.
Alvin and Grace
Correct Answer
C. Donna and LynExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Do you know where Garlits built his first drag race car?
- A.
West Tampa
- B.
South Tampa
- C.
North Tampa
- D.
East Tampa
Correct Answer
C. North TampaExplanation
Garlits built his first drag race car in North Tampa.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which 1927 ford did he modify with an arc welder and a cutting torch?
- A.
Mustang
- B.
Four-wheel drive
- C.
T-Model Roadster
- D.
Utility vehicle
Correct Answer
C. T-Model RoadsterExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What was his nickname after the Floridian?
- A.
Bid Daddy
- B.
Daddy Yo
- C.
Swamp Rat
- D.
Mustang
Correct Answer
C. Swamp RatExplanation
After the Floridian, his nickname became Swamp Rat.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When did he experience a blowover at an AHRA event in Washington State?
- A.
1988
- B.
1989
- C.
1986
- D.
1987
Correct Answer
D. 1987Explanation
In 1987, he experienced a blowover at an AHRA event in Washington State.Rate this question:
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