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1.

What driving technique is used to create an advantage on superspeedways?
- A.
  
  Going Loose Around The Corners
- B.
  
  Drafting
- C.
  
  Side-By-Side
- D.
  
  Pushing In The Corners
Correct Answer
B. Drafting
2.

Who owns the car driven by Jeff Gordon on the 2006 Winston Cup circuit?
- A.
  
  Richard Childress
- B.
  
  Rick Hendrick
- C.
  
  Billy Bob
- D.
  
  Ray Evernham
Correct Answer
B. Rick Hendrick
3.

Where did Scott Goodyear finish the 1992 Indianapolis 500 after starting in last place?
- A.
  
  Second
- B.
  
  Third
- C.
  
  Thirty-Third
- D.
  
  First
Correct Answer
A. Second
4.

Who was the first third-generation driver to win a Winston Cup race?
- A.
  
  Geoff Bodine
- B.
  
  Kyle Petty
- C.
  
  Davey Allison
- D.
  
  Dale Earnhardt
Correct Answer
B. Kyle Petty
5.

In auto racing, which driver had a brother who won the 1996 NAPA 500?
- A.
  
  Darrell Waltrip
- B.
  
  Terry Labonte
- C.
  
  Bobby Labonte
- D.
  
  Mark Martin
Correct Answer
B. Terry Labonte
6.

Which driver won three straight "Bud at the Glen" auto races at Watkins Glen Motor speedway?
- A.
  
  Dale Jarret
- B.
  
  Terry Labonte
- C.
  
  Rusty Wallace
- D.
  
  Mark Martin
Correct Answer
D. Mark Martin
7.

Which set of racing brothers are from Corpus Christi, Texas?
- A.
  
  The Bodines
- B.
  
  The Marcums
- C.
  
  The Waltrips
- D.
  
  The Labontes
Correct Answer
D. The Labontes
8.

What comic book character was painted on Jeff Gordon's car during the 1999 NASCAR season?
- A.
  
  Superman
- B.
  
  Dilbert
- C.
  
  Wolverine
- D.
  
  The Incredible Hulk
Correct Answer
A. Superman
9.

Which driver's nickname was "The Intimidator"?
- A.
  
  Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- B.
  
  Jeff Gordon
- C.
  
  Dale Earnhardt
- D.
  
  Dale Jarret
Correct Answer
C. Dale Earnhardt
10.

Who is considered to be "King" of the World of Outlaws Series?
- A.
  
  Steve Kinser
- B.
  
  Doug Wolfgang
- C.
  
  Sammy Swindell
- D.
  
  Mark Kinser
Correct Answer
A. Steve Kinser
11.

What was the nickname of race driver Don Garlits' dragsters?
- A.
  
  Wynns Charger
- B.
  
  Swamp Fox
- C.
  
  Swamp Rat
- D.
  
  Sweet Pea
Correct Answer
C. Swamp Rat
12.

Which driver is from Wisconsin?
- A.
  
  Dale Jarrett
- B.
  
  Dave Marcis
- C.
  
  Mark Martin
- D.
  
  Jeff Gordon
Correct Answer
B. Dave Marcis
13.

What was the Winston Cup series called before RJR Tobacco entered the scene?
- A.
  
  Stock Unlimited
- B.
  
  Champion Series
- C.
  
  Grand National
- D.
  
  Coca Cola Series
Correct Answer
C. Grand National
14.

Which driver won the Daytona 500 in 2000?
- A.
  
  Terry Labonte
- B.
  
  Dale Jarrett
- C.
  
  Mark Martin
- D.
  
  Darrell Waltrip
Correct Answer
B. Dale Jarrett
15.

What company was the main sponsor of the car that Dale Jarrett drove in his first Daytona 500 win?
- A.
  
  Quality Care
- B.
  
  AC Delco
- C.
  
  Interstate Batteries
- D.
  
  Rayovac
Correct Answer
C. Interstate Batteries
16.

What team owner did Kenny Irwin, Jr. drive for in his first complete NASCAR Winston Cup Series season?
- A.
  
  Robert Yates
- B.
  
  Galaxy Motorsports
- C.
  
  Dave Marcis
- D.
  
  Richard Petty
Correct Answer
A. Robert Yates
17.

What NASCAR superstar made his Winston Cup debut the same race Richard Petty retired?
- A.
  
  Jeff Burton
- B.
  
  Bobby Labonte
- C.
  
  Jeff Gordon
- D.
  
  Jerry Nadeau
Correct Answer
C. Jeff Gordon
18.

Who won his first race in Bristol in 1979?
- A.
  
  John Andretti
- B.
  
  Richard Petty
- C.
  
  Rusty Wallace
- D.
  
  Dale Earnhardt
Correct Answer
D. Dale Earnhardt
19.

What type of car did A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney drive to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967?
- A.
  
  Ford
- B.
  
  Lotus
- C.
  
  Jaguar
- D.
  
  Porsche
Correct Answer
A. Ford
20.

Which Winston Cup driver won the 1995 World of Outlaws Championship?
- A.
  
  Stacy Compton
- B.
  
  Kenny Wallace
- C.
  
  Dave Blaney
- D.
  
  Robby Gordon
Correct Answer
C. Dave Blaney
21.

Who did Richard Petty beat to win the 1984 Firecracker 400 for his 200th victory?
- A.
  
  Cale Yarborough
- B.
  
  David Pearson
- C.
  
  Benny Parsons
- D.
  
  Bobby Allison
Correct Answer
A. Cale Yarborough
22.

In which state is Elkhart Lake?
- A.
  
  New York
- B.
  
  Florida
- C.
  
  Wisconsin
- D.
  
  Michigan
Correct Answer
C. Wisconsin
23.

What state was Ontario Motor Speedway located?
- A.
  
  Arizona
- B.
  
  None Of These States, It Was In Canada
- C.
  
  Illinois
- D.
  
  California
Correct Answer
D. California
24.

Which race car driver was known as "Captain Nice"?
- A.
  
  Roger Penske
- B.
  
  Ted Turner
- C.
  
  Wilbur Shaw
- D.
  
  Mark Donohue
Correct Answer
D. Mark Donohue
25.

Which of the following came with the most horsepower stock from the factory in the USA?
- A.
  
  2001 Celica GTS
- B.
  
  1993 Supra TT
- C.
  
  2000 Civic SI
- D.
  
  1997 MX3 V6
Correct Answer
B. 1993 Supra TT
26.

What was Carl Long's number during the 2001 Winston Cup Season?
- A.
  
  75
- B.
  
  85
- C.
  
  79
- D.
  
  86
Correct Answer
B. 85
27.

Which racing term is defined as "an engine that has failed completely"?
- A.
  
  Lap
- B.
  
  Blown Engine
- C.
  
  Fishtail
- D.
  
  Yellow Flag
Correct Answer
B. Blown Engine
28.

What is it called in auto racing when a racer takes the outside line around a turn?
- A.
  
  Hairpin
- B.
  
  Black Flag
- C.
  
  Pit
- D.
  
  Riding The Rails
Correct Answer
D. Riding The Rails
29.

NASCAR's Cale Yarborough is best related to which of these facts?
- A.
  
  Played Pro Baseball
- B.
  
  Never Won Daytona 500
- C.
  
  Daytona 500 Winner In 1968, '77, '83 and '84
- D.
  
  Won A Gold Medal In The Olympics
Correct Answer
C. Daytona 500 Winner In 1968, '77, '83 and '84
30.

NASCAR's A.J. Foyt is best related to which of these facts?
- A.
  
  Won 1999 The Daytona 500 Driving A Mercury
- B.
  
  Never Won The Daytona 500
- C.
  
  Won The Daytona 500 In 1959 Driving A Chevy
- D.
  
  Won The 1972 Daytona 500 Driving A Mercury
Correct Answer
D. Won The 1972 Daytona 500 Driving A Mercury

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Auto Racing Quiz

What driving technique is used to create an advantage on superspeedways?

Who owns the car driven by Jeff Gordon on the 2006 Winston Cup circuit?

Where did Scott Goodyear finish the 1992 Indianapolis 500 after starting in last place?

Who was the first third-generation driver to win a Winston Cup race?

In auto racing, which driver had a brother who won the 1996 NAPA 500?

Which driver won three straight "Bud at the Glen" auto races at Watkins Glen Motor speedway?

Which set of racing brothers are from Corpus Christi, Texas?

What comic book character was painted on Jeff Gordon's car during the 1999 NASCAR season?

Which driver's nickname was "The Intimidator"?

Who is considered to be "King" of the World of Outlaws Series?

What was the nickname of race driver Don Garlits' dragsters?

Which driver is from Wisconsin?

What was the Winston Cup series called before RJR Tobacco entered the scene?

Which driver won the Daytona 500 in 2000?

What company was the main sponsor of the car that Dale Jarrett drove in his first Daytona 500 win?

What team owner did Kenny Irwin, Jr. drive for in his first complete NASCAR Winston Cup Series season?

What NASCAR superstar made his Winston Cup debut the same race Richard Petty retired?

Who won his first race in Bristol in 1979?

What type of car did A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney drive to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967?

Which Winston Cup driver won the 1995 World of Outlaws Championship?

Who did Richard Petty beat to win the 1984 Firecracker 400 for his 200th victory?

In which state is Elkhart Lake?

What state was Ontario Motor Speedway located?

Which race car driver was known as "Captain Nice"?

Which of the following came with the most horsepower stock from the factory in the USA?

What was Carl Long's number during the 2001 Winston Cup Season?

Which racing term is defined as "an engine that has failed completely"?

What is it called in auto racing when a racer takes the outside line around a turn?

NASCAR's Cale Yarborough is best related to which of these facts?

NASCAR's A.J. Foyt is best related to which of these facts?