Auto Racing Sports Trivia
Test how much you know about auto racing?
- 1.
In what year did the Pocono Raceway open?
- A.
1961
- B.
2001
- C.
1947
- D.
1968
Correct Answer
D. 1968 -
- 2.
What year did the Talladega Superspeedway open?
- A.
1969
- B.
1997
- C.
1950
- D.
1946
Correct Answer
A. 1969 -
- 3.
At what track did Kevin Harvick edge Jeff Gordon by .006 seconds to win his first Winston Cup race?
- A.
Atlanta Motor Speedway
- B.
Infineon Raceway
- C.
Lowe's Motor Speedway
- D.
Phoenix International Raceway
Correct Answer
A. Atlanta Motor Speedway -
- 4.
What track was originally built of asphalt but was resurfaced into concrete in 1992?
- A.
California Speedway
- B.
Atlanta Motor Speedway
- C.
Bristol Motor Speedway
- D.
Richmond Raceway Complex
Correct Answer
C. Bristol Motor Speedway -
- 5.
What track built on the site of the Route 66 Raceway?
- A.
Richmond Raceway Complex
- B.
Dover Downs International Speedway
- C.
Michigan International Speedway
- D.
Chicagoland Speedway
Correct Answer
D. Chicagoland Speedway -
- 6.
By 2007, which track had had only one race run caution-free, the 1963 Rebel 300?
- A.
Darlington Raceway
- B.
Talladega Superspeedway
- C.
Infineon Raceway
- D.
Kansas Speedway
Correct Answer
A. Darlington Raceway -
- 7.
What track is known as the "Diamond in the Desert"?
- A.
California Speedway
- B.
Phoenix International Raceway
- C.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- D.
Martinsville Speedway
Correct Answer
C. Las Vegas Motor Speedway -
- 8.
Who wrote the book "Driver #8"?
- A.
Jeff Gordon
- B.
Richard Petty
- C.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- D.
Ricky Craven
Correct Answer
C. Dale Earnhardt Jr. -
- 9.
Who said "Remember, if the world was perfect, you wouldn't need roll bars in race cars"?
- A.
Buddy Baker
- B.
Davey Allison
- C.
Jeff Gordon
- D.
Rusty Wallace
Correct Answer
A. Buddy Baker -
- 10.
Which of these is a nickname of race car driver Buddy Baker?
- A.
Motor Mouth
- B.
Roll Bar Buddy
- C.
Deadfoot
- D.
Leadfoot
Correct Answer
D. Leadfoot -
- 11.
Who won the Sirius at The Glen race in 2003?
- A.
Jeff Gordon
- B.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- C.
Robby Gordon
- D.
Ryan Newman
Correct Answer
C. Robby Gordon -
- 12.
Who won the GFS Marketplace 400 race in 2003?
- A.
Ryan Newman
- B.
Jimmie Johnson
- C.
Michael Waltrip
- D.
Greg Biffle
Correct Answer
A. Ryan Newman -
- 13.
Who won the Banquet 400 race in 2003?
- A.
Greg Biffle
- B.
Robby Gordon
- C.
Ryan Newman
- D.
Michael Waltrip
Correct Answer
C. Ryan Newman -
- 14.
Who won the Mountain Dew Southern 500 race in 2003?
- A.
Terry Labonte
- B.
Robby Gordon
- C.
Jimmie Johnson
- D.
Ryan Newman
Correct Answer
A. Terry Labonte -
- 15.
Who won the Ford 400 race in 2003?
- A.
Jeff Gordon
- B.
Bobby Labonte
- C.
Robby Gordon
- D.
Terry Labonte
Correct Answer
B. Bobby Labonte -
- 16.
Who won the 2004 Gatorade 125 Race 1?
- A.
Matt Kenseth
- B.
Jimmie Johnson
- C.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- D.
Mark Martin
Correct Answer
C. Dale Earnhardt Jr. -
- 17.
Who won the 2004 Subway 400?
- A.
Sterling Marlin
- B.
Elliott Sadler
- C.
Matt Kenseth
- D.
Kurt Busch
Correct Answer
C. Matt Kenseth -
- 18.
Where was the 2004 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 race held?
- A.
Bristol Motor Speedway
- B.
Richmond International Raceway
- C.
Darlington Raceway
- D.
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Correct Answer
C. Darlington Raceway -
- 19.
Where was the 2004 Nextel Open race held?
- A.
Daytona International Speedway
- B.
Texas Motor Speedway
- C.
Talladega Superspeedway
- D.
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Correct Answer
D. Lowe's Motor Speedway -
- 20.
Where was the 2004 MBNA 400: A Salute to Heroes race held?
- A.
Darlington Raceway
- B.
Daytona International Speedway
- C.
Dover International Speedway
- D.
Martinsville Speedway
Correct Answer
C. Dover International Speedway -
- 21.
How many wins in the Winston Cup did Kyle Petty have in 2002?
- A.
2
- B.
1
- C.
0
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 0 -
- 22.
How many points did Jeff Gordon accumulate in 2003 while ranking 4th in NASCAR that year?
- A.
3501
- B.
3358
- C.
5112
- D.
4785
Correct Answer
D. 4785 -
- 23.
How many points did Kurt Busch accumulate in 2001 while ranking 27th in NASCAR that year?
- A.
1868
- B.
3081
- C.
4270
- D.
3950
Correct Answer
B. 3081 -
- 24.
How many points did Tony Stewart accumulate in 1999 while ranking 4th in NASCAR that year?
- A.
3081
- B.
4932
- C.
5022
- D.
4774
Correct Answer
D. 4774 -
- 25.
How many points did NASCAR driver John Andretti have when he was ranked 17th in 1999?
- A.
5822
- B.
3394
- C.
774
- D.
3000
Correct Answer
B. 3394 -
- 26.
Who was named Winston Cup Rookie of the Year in 1997?
- A.
Jeff Burton
- B.
Dick Trickle
- C.
Mike Skinner
- D.
Davey Allison
Correct Answer
C. Mike Skinner -
- 27.
When was the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing incorporated?
- A.
28542
- B.
17584
- C.
21237
- D.
24889
Correct Answer
B. 17584 -
- 28.
ABC televised the 1961 Firecracker 250 race from Daytona Beach as part of what show?
- A.
Racing World USA
- B.
Wide World Of Sports
- C.
The Howard Cosell Show
- D.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Correct Answer
B. Wide World Of Sports -
- 29.
Who took over as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of NASCAR in 1999?
- A.
Matt Kenseth
- B.
Brian France
- C.
Richard Petty
- D.
Mike Helton
Correct Answer
D. Mike Helton -
- 30.
What driver born March 12, 1963 drives for Petty Enterprises?
- A.
Ward Burton
- B.
Mike Wallace
- C.
Robby Gordon
- D.
John Andretti
Correct Answer
D. John Andretti -
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