What Do You Know About Don Garlits?

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

    • 270 mph
    • 280 mph
    • 290 mph
    • 300 mph
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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? - ProProfs

    Where do you think he's born?

    • Tampa, Florida

    • Brooklyn, New York

    • Atlanta, Georgia

    • Miami, Florida

    Correct Answer
    A. Tampa, Florida
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

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

    • Mustang

    • Four-wheel drive

    • T-Model Roadster

    • Utility vehicle

    Correct Answer
    A. T-Model Roadster
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

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

    • 156 mph

    • 245 mph

    • 184 mph

    • 223 mph

    Correct Answer
    A. 184 mph
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

    When was Garlits' first drag race car built?

    • 1954

    • 1953

    • 1952

    • 1951

    Correct Answer
    A. 1954
    Explanation
    Garlits' first drag race car was built in 1954.

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  • 6. 
    In which year was Donald born? - ProProfs

    In which year was Donald born?

    • 1940

    • 1944

    • 1932

    • 1935

    Correct Answer
    A. 1932
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

    Do you know the names of his children?

    • Allan and Rose

    • Parker and Joy

    • Donna and Lyn

    • Alvin and Grace

    Correct Answer
    A. Donna and Lyn
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

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

    • West Tampa

    • South Tampa

    • North Tampa

    • East Tampa

    Correct Answer
    A. North Tampa
    Explanation
    Garlits built his first drag race car in North Tampa.

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  • 9. 
    What was his nickname after the Floridian? - ProProfs

    What was his nickname after the Floridian?

    • Bid Daddy

    • Daddy Yo

    • Swamp Rat

    • Mustang

    Correct Answer
    A. Swamp Rat
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

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

    • 1988

    • 1989

    • 1986

    • 1987

    Correct Answer
    A. 1987
    Explanation
    In 1987, he experienced a blowover at an AHRA event in Washington State.

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