Quiz On Auto Racing
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- 1.Why did Dale Earnhardt not win the Daytona 500 in 1990?
- A.
He Ran Out Of Fuel
- B.
His Tire Blew On The Final Lap
- C.
His Crew Made A Mistake On The Lugnuts
- D.
He Was Spun Out By Geoff Bodine
- 2.How many miles long is the Indianapolis 500 car race?
- A.
1000
- B.
200
- C.
500
- D.
100
- 3.Which auto racing term is shorthand for the transmission?
- A.
Tach
- B.
Carb
- C.
Flag
- D.
Box
- 4.Jeff Gordon took the checkered flag in the final Winston Cup race held at North Wilkesboro in September of 1996,who finished second?
- A.
Rusty Wallace
- B.
Geoff Bodine
- C.
Jimmy Spencer
- D.
Dale Earnhardt
- 5.Which of these drivers had his first Winston Cup win at Lowe's Motor Speedway?
- A.
Matt Kenseth
- B.
Kurt Busch
- C.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- D.
Bobby Hamilton
- 6.What company sponsored Darrell Waltrip's Ford in his final season, 2000?
- A.
Mountain Dew
- B.
Discover Card
- C.
Conoco
- D.
Route 66
- 7.Where did Johnny Benson win his first Winston Cup race?
- A.
Rockingham
- B.
Texas
- C.
Richmond
- D.
Talladega
- 8.In 1996 a driver won the championship with only 2 victories, who was it?
- A.
Terry Labonte
- B.
Rusty Wallace
- C.
Dale Jarrett
- D.
Dale Earnhardt
- 9.Which of these companies has never been a sponsor on Brett Bodine's Ford?
- A.
Wells Fargo
- B.
Hooters
- C.
Trek
- D.
Ralphs Supermarkets
- 10.What is the length of Pocono Raceway?
- A.
1 Mile
- B.
1.5 Miles
- C.
2.5 Miles
- D.
2 Miles
- 11.How many degrees are the turns banked at Bristol Motor Speedway?
- A.
33
- B.
36
- C.
30
- D.
24
- 12.At what track will you find the "Mulsanne Straight"?
- A.
Magny Cours
- B.
Spa
- C.
Brands Hatch
- D.
Le Mans
- 13.Which racing car company was founded by Colin Chapman?
- A.
Jaguar
- B.
Austin Healey
- C.
Lotus
- D.
Lola
- 14.What make of car was Holman-Moody famous for preparing and racing?
- A.
Ford
- B.
Chevy
- C.
Plymouth
- D.
Pontiac
- 15.Which of these tracks has the least degree of banking?
- A.
Rockingham
- B.
Bristol
- C.
Martinsville
- D.
Darlington
- 16.What part of the Indianapolis Speedway still has a brick surface?
- A.
The Start-Finish Line
- B.
The Backstretch
- C.
Pit Road
- D.
The Frontstretch
- 17.How big was the Daytona Speedway facility in 2006?
- A.
48 Acres
- B.
4800 Acres
- C.
4 Acres
- D.
480 Acres
- 18.What does the term "aero push" refer to in NASCAR?
- A.
Sloping Of A Racetrack
- B.
A Rotating Shaft Within The Engine
- C.
A Structure Used By Race Teams To Determine The Aerodynamic Efficiency Of Their Vehicle
- D.
A Condition More Apparent On The Exit Of Turns On Vehicles Following Others Closely
- 19.What does the term "back marker" refer to in NASCAR?
- A.
A Car Running Off The Pace Near The Rear Of The Field
- B.
The Air Used And Discarded By The Lead Car
- C.
The Person Who Specializes In Creating The Sheet Metal Body Of A Stock Car
- D.
Solid Metal Plate That Separates The Engine Compartment From The Driver's Compartment
- 20.In NASCAR, which best defines the term "balance"?
- A.
When A Car Doesn't Tend To Oversteer Or Understeer
- B.
Designed To Disrupt Airflow In Attempt To Keep A Vehicle On The Ground
- C.
A Car Is Said To Be This If The Front Wheels Lose Traction Before The Rear Wheels Do
- D.
An Even Race
- 21.In NASCAR, which best defines the term "camber"?
- A.
Bits Of Rubber That Have Been Shaved Off Tires, Dirt And Gravel
- B.
The Angle At Which A Tire Makes Contact With The Track Surface
- C.
The Amount The Tires Are Turned In Or Out
- D.
A Term For A Way Of Making Chassis Adjustments Utilizing The Race Car's Springs
- 22.In NASCAR, which best defines the term "chassis"?
- A.
Combination Of A Car's Floorboard, Interior And Roll Cage
- B.
A Rear Suspension Piece Holding The Rear Axle
- C.
A Strip That Hangs Under The Front Grill
- D.
Air That Trails Behind A Race Car And Disrupts The Flow Of Air To The Cars Behind It
- 23.What does the term "chassis roll" refer to in NASCAR?
- A.
The Resistance On A Car When Passing Through Air At High Speeds
- B.
Combination Of A Car's Floorboard, Interior And Roll Cage
- C.
Up-And-Down Movement Caused When A Car Corners At High Speeds
- D.
New Tires
- 24.In NASCAR, which best defines the term "drafting"?
- A.
Sloping Of A Racetrack
- B.
The Difference In Tire Circumference Between The Left- And Right-Side Tires
- C.
The Practice Of Two Or More Cars, While Racing, To Run Nose-To-Tail, Almost Touching
- D.
The Last Official Practice Session Held Before An Event
- 25.What does the term "front clip" refer to in NASCAR?
- A.
Cars That Have Completed At Least One Full Lap
- B.
The Fastest Qualifier
- C.
Fastest Average Speed
- D.
Front-Most Part Of The Race Car, Starting With The Firewall
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