Quiz On Auto Racing

30 Questions | By Alfredhook3 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 857

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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