Auto Racing Trivia For The Real Fan
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- 1.
Where is LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway located?
- A.
Hickory, NC
- B.
Kent, WA
- C.
Myrtle Beach, SC
- D.
West Salem, WI
Correct Answer
D. West Salem, WI -
- 2.
What is the distance of the racetrack at Infineon Raceway?
- A.
2.52 Miles
- B.
3/8 Mile
- C.
1/2 Mile
- D.
3/4 Mile
Correct Answer
A. 2.52 Miles -
- 3.
How long is the track at Evergreen Speedway?
- A.
3/8 Mile
- B.
1/4 Mile
- C.
5/8 Mile
- D.
1/2 Mile
Correct Answer
C. 5/8 Mile -
- 4.
Which driver is known as the "Rushville Rocket from Indiana"?
- A.
Jeff Gordon
- B.
Tony Stewart
- C.
Ryan Newman
- D.
Kevin Harvick
Correct Answer
B. Tony Stewart -
- 5.
What driver had a special paint scheme promoting "The Mummy Returns" in a 2001 race?
- A.
Ward Burton
- B.
Joe Nemechek
- C.
Jimmy Spencer
- D.
Ron Hornaday
Correct Answer
C. Jimmy Spencer -
- 6.
Who was seriously injured in a monstrous crash on the front straight at a 2000 Daytona truck race?
- A.
Steve Park
- B.
Kurt Busch
- C.
Andy Houston
- D.
Geoff Bodine
Correct Answer
D. Geoff Bodine -
- 7.
What does AVESCO stand for?
- A.
Allstar V8 Supercar Company
- B.
American V8 Super Cars
- C.
Australian V8 Supercar Company
- D.
Australian V8 Standard Company
Correct Answer
C. Australian V8 Supercar Company -
- 8.
German Touring Cars modified from Group A rules were called what?
- A.
Modification Models
- B.
New School Models
- C.
Revolution Models
- D.
Evolution Models
Correct Answer
D. Evolution Models -
- 9.
What model did Audi begin using for German Touring Cars in 2000?
- A.
A3
- B.
S4
- C.
TT
- D.
A6
Correct Answer
C. TT -
- 10.
Which driver did the famous "Pass in the Grass" at the Daytona International Speedway?
- A.
Bill Elliot
- B.
Jeff Gordon
- C.
Richard Petty
- D.
Dale Earnhardt
Correct Answer
D. Dale Earnhardt -
- 11.
How much money does the overall champion of the 2006 IROC win?
- A.
500000
- B.
$1 Million
- C.
$5 Million
- D.
100000
Correct Answer
B. $1 Million -
- 12.
What does a yellow strip across the rear of a NASCAR race car mean?
- A.
The Driver Is Experienced
- B.
It Is The Pace Car
- C.
The Car Brakes For Pedestrians
- D.
A Rookie Driver
Correct Answer
D. A Rookie Driver -
- 13.
Which race was the only 2007 Indy Racing League event scheduled for the month of May?
- A.
Kansas Lottery Indy 300
- B.
Firestone Indy 200
- C.
Indianapolis 500
- D.
Bombardier Learjet 550
Correct Answer
C. Indianapolis 500 -
- 14.
In the racing cartoon "Speed Racer", who was the kid brother?
- A.
Chim-Chim
- B.
Spridle
- C.
Johnny
- D.
Sparky
Correct Answer
B. Spridle -
- 15.
Where did race driver Eddie Hill earn his first NHRA Oscar?
- A.
1988 Gatornats
- B.
1988 Springnats
- C.
1989 Winternats
- D.
1987 Summernats
Correct Answer
A. 1988 Gatornats -
- 16.
What sanctioning body was responsible for the start of Pro Stock Eliminator?
- A.
NHRA
- B.
AHRA
- C.
IHRA
- D.
UHRA
Correct Answer
B. AHRA -
- 17.
In what year did Kenny Bernstein go into a 5-year retirement?
- A.
1981
- B.
1984
- C.
1973
- D.
1979
Correct Answer
C. 1973 -
- 18.
What sanctioning body held the race where the first 4 second ET was recorded?
- A.
NHRA
- B.
IHRA
- C.
AHRA
- D.
UDRA
Correct Answer
B. IHRA -
- 19.
The first Super Stock Nationals was held in 1966. At what track?
- A.
Ocir
- B.
Lions Dragstrip
- C.
NY National Speedway
- D.
Atco Raceway
Correct Answer
C. NY National Speedway -
- 20.
Who set the NHRA T/F record in April 1999, at Houston, Texas?
- A.
Joe Amato
- B.
Kenny Bernstein
- C.
Mike Dunn
- D.
Larry Dixon
Correct Answer
D. Larry Dixon -
- 21.
Bob Reed set the NHRA SS/A E.T. record in Feb. 1999. What kind of car did he drive?
- A.
88 Camaro
- B.
99 Corvette
- C.
99 Camaro
- D.
68 Barracuda
Correct Answer
D. 68 Barracuda -
- 22.
Who was runner-up in T/F at the 1995 U.S. Nationals?
- A.
Randy Parks
- B.
Jim Head
- C.
Cory McClenathan
- D.
Bob Vandergriff Jr.
Correct Answer
D. Bob Vandergriff Jr. -
- 23.
Randy Anderson earned his first career victory in Top Alcohol F/C at what race?
- A.
1990 U.S. Nats
- B.
1996 U.S. Nats
- C.
1992 U.S. Nats
- D.
1984 U.S. Nats
Correct Answer
C. 1992 U.S. Nats -
- 24.
In 1998, Joe Amato appeared in how many final rounds?
- A.
5
- B.
6
- C.
0
- D.
13
Correct Answer
B. 6 -
- 25.
At the beginning of 1999, who is the all-time winningest T/F driver in NHRA history?
- A.
Joe Amato
- B.
Don Garlits
- C.
Kenny Bernstein
- D.
Eddie Hill
Correct Answer
A. Joe Amato -
- 26.
Who was the first driver to use onboard computer technology in nitro methane racing?
- A.
Larry Dixon
- B.
Mike Dunn
- C.
Kenny Bernstein
- D.
Jim Head
Correct Answer
D. Jim Head -
- 27.
In what year was the inaugural Sears Craftsman Nationals held?
- A.
1986
- B.
1997
- C.
1975
- D.
1993
Correct Answer
B. 1997 -
- 28.
In what year was the inaugural AC-Delco Heartland Nationals held?
- A.
1972
- B.
1991
- C.
1996
- D.
1989
Correct Answer
D. 1989 -
- 29.
When did Dandy Dick Landy get his first national event win?
- A.
1975
- B.
1961
- C.
1969
- D.
1981
Correct Answer
C. 1969 -
- 30.
What title did Warren Johnson win in 1979 and 1980?
- A.
NHRA Pro Stock Champ
- B.
IHRA Pro Stock Champ
- C.
IHRA Stock Champ
- D.
NHRA Super Stock Champ
Correct Answer
B. IHRA Pro Stock Champ -
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