Auto Racing: How Much Do You Know?
How much do you really know about auto racing?
- 1.
On a slip-free quarter mile pass, how many revolutions will a standard Top Fuel tire usually make?
- A.
140
- B.
250
- C.
500
- D.
1100
Correct Answer
A. 140 -
- 2.
What female car racer was the 1st to run in "The Fours"?
- A.
Shirley Muldowney
- B.
Shelly Anderson
- C.
Carla Blake
- D.
Lori Johns
Correct Answer
A. Shirley Muldowney -
- 3.
Where was Don Prudhomme's first NHRA win?
- A.
1960 Winter Nats
- B.
1965 Winter Nats
- C.
1972 Fall Nats
- D.
1974 Winter Nats
Correct Answer
B. 1965 Winter Nats -
- 4.
What did Bob Glidden accomplish at the 5th annual Keystone Nationals?
- A.
Won 75th Career Oscar
- B.
Set ET Record
- C.
Set ET And MPH Record
- D.
Set MPH Record
Correct Answer
A. Won 75th Career Oscar -
- 5.
What was the win/loss record for the Greer-Black-Prudhomme Top Fuel Dragster?
- A.
100w 10l
- B.
150w 5l
- C.
1000w 25l
- D.
200w 7l
Correct Answer
D. 200w 7l -
- 6.
Who was the Fuel altered driver that was famous for driving with only one hand on the steering wheel?
- A.
Don Garlits
- B.
Chad Shellenbarger
- C.
Willie Borsch
- D.
George Montgomery
Correct Answer
C. Willie Borsch -
- 7.
When was the Christmas Tree starting line lighting system first used in NHRA Pro drag racing?
- A.
1963 Gatornats
- B.
1963 U.S. Nationals
- C.
1959 Winternats
- D.
1965 Summernats
Correct Answer
B. 1963 U.S. Nationals -
- 8.
In auto racing, who won the Super Eliminator title at the 1969 World Finals?
- A.
Don Prudhomme
- B.
Ed McCulloch
- C.
Don Garlits
- D.
Jerry Gwynn
Correct Answer
D. Jerry Gwynn -
- 9.
What is the fastest production car that is non-modified?
- A.
Vector Avtech Wx3
- B.
Ferrari F50
- C.
Dauer 962 Le Mans
- D.
Jaguar Xj220
Correct Answer
C. Dauer 962 Le Mans -
- 10.
In 1999, who finally won his first Winston Cup Championship?
- A.
Bobby Labonte
- B.
Mark Martin
- C.
Dale Jarrett
- D.
Jeff Burton
Correct Answer
C. Dale Jarrett -
- 11.
Who won the inaugural Brickyard 400?
- A.
Rusty Walace
- B.
Dale Earnhardt
- C.
Ricky Rudd
- D.
Jeff Gordon
Correct Answer
D. Jeff Gordon -
- 12.
Who drove the Champion Speed Shop dragster?
- A.
Jim Head
- B.
Sammy Hale
- C.
Sammy Swindell
- D.
Floyd Lippencott Jr.
Correct Answer
B. Sammy Hale -
- 13.
Besides Ford, what other make of car did Bob Glidden win a championship in?
- A.
Plymouth
- B.
Oldsmobile
- C.
Chevrolet
- D.
Pontiac
Correct Answer
A. Plymouth -
- 14.
What NHRA Hall of Famer is known as Mr. Flathead?
- A.
John Bradley
- B.
Jimmy Nix
- C.
Jeb Allen
- D.
Emery Cook
Correct Answer
A. John Bradley -
- 15.
Why was Frank Pedregon, Sr. known as "Flamin' Frank"?
- A.
His Car Often Caught Fire
- B.
His Flamed Paint Job
- C.
He Had Red Hair
- D.
Fire Burnouts
Correct Answer
D. Fire Burnouts -
- 16.
At what race did Blaine Johnson collect his final win?
- A.
1996 Autolite Nationals (Sears Point)
- B.
1996 U.S. Nationals (Indy)
- C.
1996 Mopar Mile High Nationals (Denver)
- D.
1995 Winston World Finals (Pomona)
Correct Answer
A. 1996 Autolite Nationals (Sears Point) -
- 17.
In which country is the infamous Bathurst Motor Race at Mount Panorama held?
- A.
Canada
- B.
Australia
- C.
New Zealand
- D.
Switzerland
Correct Answer
B. Australia -
- 18.
Bunny Burkett crashed at what drag strip in 1995?
- A.
Beaver Springs Dragway
- B.
Sunset Dragstrip
- C.
Qyaker City Raceway
- D.
Syline Dragway
Correct Answer
A. Beaver Springs Dragway -
- 19.
Which driver won the 1956 Southern 500?
- A.
Lee Petty
- B.
Tim Flock
- C.
Curtis Turner
- D.
Buck Baker
Correct Answer
C. Curtis Turner -
- 20.
Which of the following drivers never drove for Melling Racing?
- A.
Bill Elliott
- B.
Lake Speed
- C.
Dave Mader III
- D.
Morgan Shepherd
Correct Answer
D. Morgan Shepherd -
- 21.
Which of the following drivers have won the most championships?
- A.
Bobby Allison
- B.
Bill Elliott
- C.
Benny Parsons
- D.
Terry Labonte
Correct Answer
D. Terry Labonte -
- 22.
Which driver is matched incorrectly with the year he won the championship?
- A.
Rusty Wallace - 1989
- B.
Cale Yarborough - 1975
- C.
Bobby Allison - 1982
- D.
Alan Kulwicki - 1992
Correct Answer
B. Cale Yarborough - 1975 -
- 23.
Who is the only driver to win 4 straight Southern 500's in Darlington?
- A.
Richard Petty
- B.
Jeff Gordon
- C.
Darrell Waltrip
- D.
Jeff Burton
Correct Answer
B. Jeff Gordon -
- 24.
Who drove the #4 Kodak car in 1998?
- A.
Kevin Lepage
- B.
Bobby Hamilton
- C.
Robby Gordon
- D.
Mike Skinner
Correct Answer
B. Bobby Hamilton -
- 25.
Who was the first driver to run a 4-second pass in Australia?
- A.
Gary Densham
- B.
Don Garlits
- C.
Graeme Cowin
- D.
Jim Read
Correct Answer
C. Graeme Cowin -
- 26.
Which driver was nicknamed "Mr. September" in the early 90's?
- A.
Darrell Waltrip
- B.
Harry Gant
- C.
Bill Elliot
- D.
Dale Earnhardt
Correct Answer
B. Harry Gant -
- 27.
Who won the Indy 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981?
- A.
Gordon Johncock
- B.
Johnny Rutherford
- C.
A.J. Foyt
- D.
Bobby Unser
Correct Answer
D. Bobby Unser -
- 28.
In 2001, who drove the #44 Georgia Pacific Dodge for Petty Enterprises?
- A.
Dave Blaney
- B.
Stacy Compton
- C.
Jason Leffler
- D.
Buckshot Jones
Correct Answer
D. Buckshot Jones -
- 29.
Who was the world champion in auto racing in 1981, 1983 and 1987?
- A.
Niki Lauda
- B.
Alain Prost
- C.
Nelson Piquet
- D.
Ayrton Senna
Correct Answer
C. Nelson Piquet -
- 30.
What color is the danger flag in auto racing?
- A.
Blue
- B.
Green
- C.
Red
- D.
Yellow
Correct Answer
D. Yellow -
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