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1. What year did the Darlington Raceway open?

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The correct answer is 1950. This is the year that the Darlington Raceway opened.

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2. Who was awarded the 1989 USAC Midget Rookie of the Year Award?

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Jeff Gordon was awarded the 1989 USAC Midget Rookie of the Year Award. This recognition is given to the top-performing rookie driver in the United States Auto Club (USAC) Midget racing series. Gordon's exceptional performance and achievements during his rookie season earned him this prestigious award.

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3. Which track was developed on the site of the old Bryar Motorsports Park?

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The correct answer is New Hampshire International Speedway. This is because the question asks which track was developed on the site of the old Bryar Motorsports Park, and the New Hampshire International Speedway is the only option that fits this description. The other options, Pocono Raceway, Richmond Raceway Complex, and Martinsville Speedway, are not located on the site of the old Bryar Motorsports Park.

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4. Which track was carved out of the foothills of the Estrella Mountains?

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Phoenix International Raceway is the correct answer because it is the only option that mentions a specific location, the Estrella Mountains. This suggests that the track was carved out of the foothills of these mountains. The other options do not provide any information about their location or how they were created.

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5. Which of these describes the Phoenix International Raceway?

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The Phoenix International Raceway is described as a 1 Mile Tri-Oval. This means that the raceway has an oval shape with a length of 1 mile and three distinct turns. The term "tri-oval" indicates that the raceway has a triangular shape with rounded corners, allowing for high-speed racing and exciting competition.

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6. What year did the Atlanta Motor Speedway open?

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The correct answer is 1960. This means that the Atlanta Motor Speedway opened in the year 1960.

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7. What year did the Bristol Motor Speedway open?

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The correct answer is 1961. This means that the Bristol Motor Speedway opened in the year 1961.

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8. Who did most of Tom Cruise's stunt driving in the movie "Days of Thunder"?

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Greg Sacks did most of Tom Cruise's stunt driving in the movie "Days of Thunder".

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9. Who is the manufacturer of the vehicle that 2004 NASCAR driver Ricky Craven uses?

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Ricky Craven, a NASCAR driver in 2004, used a Chevrolet vehicle.

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10. Who invented the term "horsepower"?

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James Watt is credited with inventing the term "horsepower" to measure the power output of steam engines. He observed that horses in coal mines could lift a certain amount of coal in a certain amount of time, and he used this as a reference point to quantify the power of his steam engines. The term "horsepower" has since become widely used in the field of engineering to describe the power output of various machines and engines.

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11. At which track was the first race won by "Fireball" Roberts?

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"Fireball" Roberts won his first race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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12. At which track did Jeff Gordon take the first checkered flag?

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Jeff Gordon took the first checkered flag at California Speedway.

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13. Which track is known as "White Lightning"?

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Dover Downs International Speedway is known as "White Lightning" because of its white surface. The track is made of concrete and its white color gives it the nickname. This track is located in Dover, Delaware and hosts various racing events including NASCAR races.

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14. Which was the first completely new superspeedway built in the southwest U.S. in more than 20 years?

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Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the correct answer because it was the first completely new superspeedway built in the southwest U.S. in more than 20 years. This means that there were no other superspeedways built in the region during that time period, making Las Vegas Motor Speedway the first of its kind in over two decades.

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15. How long is the Bristol Motor Speedway?

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The correct answer is 0.533 miles. This indicates that the length of the Bristol Motor Speedway is 0.533 miles.

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16. What year did the Dover Downs International Speedway open?

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The correct answer is 1969. This suggests that the Dover Downs International Speedway opened in the year 1969.

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17. What year did the Martinsville Speedway open?

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The correct answer is 1947. This is the year when the Martinsville Speedway opened.

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18. What year did the Phoenix International Raceway open?

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The Phoenix International Raceway opened in 1964.

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19. What track is within 200 miles of 60 million people?

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Pocono Raceway is the correct answer because it is located in Pennsylvania, which is within a 200-mile radius of major metropolitan areas such as New York City and Philadelphia. These cities alone have a population of over 60 million people, making Pocono Raceway the track that is within 200 miles of 60 million people.

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20. What track in 1999 did the International Speedway Corporation buy from Paul Sawyer?

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In 1999, the International Speedway Corporation acquired the Richmond Raceway Complex from Paul Sawyer.

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21. In which film did Jeff Gordon appear?

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Jeff Gordon appeared in the film "Looney Tunes: Back In Action".

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22. Who was the first NASCAR Winston Cup Series rookie to qualify on the front row for a Daytona 500?

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Davey Allison was the first NASCAR Winston Cup Series rookie to qualify on the front row for a Daytona 500.

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23. Which track has a 450-foot-long pedestrian tunnel?

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Kansas Speedway has a 450-foot-long pedestrian tunnel.

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24. What year did the Lowe's Motor Speedway open?

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The correct answer is 1959. This is the year that the Lowe's Motor Speedway opened.

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25. What year did the Infineon Raceway open?

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Infineon Raceway opened in 1968.

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26. What year did the Michigan International Speedway open?

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The correct answer is 1968. This is the year when the Michigan International Speedway opened.

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27. What was the original name of the Richmond International Raceway?

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Strawberry Hill was the original name of the Richmond International Raceway.

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28. Charles Moneypenny, designer of the Daytona Speedway, also designed which track?

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Charles Moneypenny, the designer of the Daytona Speedway, also designed the Michigan International Speedway.

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29. Who wrote the book "Lifetime Going Around in Circles"?

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Darrell Waltrip wrote the book "Lifetime Going Around in Circles".

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30. Who wrote the book "True Speed: My Racing Life"?

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Tony Stewart wrote the book "True Speed: My Racing Life".

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What year did the Darlington Raceway open?
Who was awarded the 1989 USAC Midget Rookie of the Year Award?
Which track was developed on the site of the old Bryar Motorsports...
Which track was carved out of the foothills of the Estrella Mountains?
Which of these describes the Phoenix International Raceway?
What year did the Atlanta Motor Speedway open?
What year did the Bristol Motor Speedway open?
Who did most of Tom Cruise's stunt driving in the movie "Days of...
Who is the manufacturer of the vehicle that 2004 NASCAR driver Ricky...
Who invented the term "horsepower"?
At which track was the first race won by "Fireball" Roberts?
At which track did Jeff Gordon take the first checkered flag?
Which track is known as "White Lightning"?
Which was the first completely new superspeedway built in the...
How long is the Bristol Motor Speedway?
What year did the Dover Downs International Speedway open?
What year did the Martinsville Speedway open?
What year did the Phoenix International Raceway open?
What track is within 200 miles of 60 million people?
What track in 1999 did the International Speedway Corporation buy from...
In which film did Jeff Gordon appear?
Who was the first NASCAR Winston Cup Series rookie to qualify on the...
Which track has a 450-foot-long pedestrian tunnel?
What year did the Lowe's Motor Speedway open?
What year did the Infineon Raceway open?
What year did the Michigan International Speedway open?
What was the original name of the Richmond International Raceway?
Charles Moneypenny, designer of the Daytona Speedway, also designed...
Who wrote the book "Lifetime Going Around in Circles"?
Who wrote the book "True Speed: My Racing Life"?
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