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1. Who won the Inaugural Daytona 500?

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Lee Petty won the Inaugural Daytona 500.

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2. At twenty years old, who was the youngest entry in the 2007 Indy 500?

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Marco Andretti was the youngest entry in the 2007 Indy 500 because he was only twenty years old at the time.

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3. In auto racing, a blue flag with an orange diagonal line through it is known as what?

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The blue flag with an orange diagonal line through it is known as the Passing Flag. This flag is used in auto racing to signal to slower drivers that they should move over and allow faster drivers to pass them. It is a way to ensure a fair and safe competition by preventing slower drivers from impeding the progress of faster drivers.

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4. Which driver lead the most laps in the 2004 and 2005 Daytona 500, but failed to win the race?

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Tony Stewart led the most laps in the 2004 and 2005 Daytona 500 races but failed to win. This means that even though he was in the lead for the most number of laps, he was not able to maintain his position and secure a victory in either of those races.

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5. Which driver was given the nickname "Mr. Excitement"?

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Jimmy Spencer was given the nickname "Mr. Excitement" because of his aggressive and thrilling driving style. He was known for his daring moves, intense battles on the track, and his ability to entertain the fans with his exciting racing. Spencer's fearless attitude and willingness to take risks made him a fan favorite and earned him the nickname "Mr. Excitement".

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6. What driver has raced for Bill Davis in Cup Series under the numbers 22, 23, and 93?

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Dave Blaney is the correct answer because he has raced for Bill Davis in the Cup Series under the numbers 22, 23, and 93. Scott Wimmer, Hut Stricklin, and Ward Burton have not raced for Bill Davis in the Cup Series under these numbers.

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7. How many Nextel Cup Series wins did Jeff Gordon have in 2005?

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In 2005, Jeff Gordon had 4 Nextel Cup Series wins.

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8. How many wins did Jeff Gordon get in the Nextel Cup Series between 1997 and 1998?

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Jeff Gordon won 23 races in the Nextel Cup Series between 1997 and 1998.

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9. With ten drivers, which IndyCar team had the most entries in the 2007 Indy 500?

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Andretti Green had the most entries in the 2007 Indy 500 because they had ten drivers participating in the race.

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10. Who tied with Greg Biffle for 2nd in the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Championship?

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Carl Edwards tied with Greg Biffle for 2nd in the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Championship.

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11. Who raced the #01 Cingular Dodge for Chip Ganassi in 2001?

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Jason Leffler raced the #01 Cingular Dodge for Chip Ganassi in 2001.

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12. The 91st running of the Indianapolis 500, in 2007, was halted by how many rain delays?

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The 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2007 was halted by two rain delays. This means that the race had to be paused twice due to rain.

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13. Justin Labonte won his first Busch Series race at what track?

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Justin Labonte won his first Busch Series race at Chicagoland.

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14. 2007 Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti hails from which nation?

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Dario Franchitti, the winner of the 2007 Indianapolis 500, hails from Scotland.

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15. Who piloted the #19 Dodge Dealers Dodge in 2001 for Ray Evernham?

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Casey Atwood piloted the #19 Dodge Dealers Dodge in 2001 for Ray Evernham. This information can be inferred from the given options, where Casey Atwood is listed as one of the choices.

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16. Which driver, a member of the Penske Racing team, won the pole for the 2007 Indy 500?

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Helio Castroneves won the pole for the 2007 Indy 500 as a member of the Penske Racing team.

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17. Which Indy Car driver, member of Andretti Green, won the 2007 Scott Brayton Driver's Trophy?

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Tony Kanaan won the 2007 Scott Brayton Driver's Trophy.

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18. Who was the 2005 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Champion?

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Benny Gordon was the 2005 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Champion.

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19. How many rookies were on the official entry list for the 2007 Indianapolis 500?

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In the 2007 Indianapolis 500, there was only one rookie listed on the official entry list. This means that out of all the drivers participating in the race, only one of them was a rookie, while the rest were experienced drivers.

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20. What is the special addition to "Midnight Club 3" for Play Station 2 called?

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The special addition to "Midnight Club 3" for Play Station 2 is called the "Dub Edition".

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21. How many wins did Carl Edwards get during the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season?

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Carl Edwards got 4 wins during the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season.

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Who won the Inaugural Daytona 500?
At twenty years old, who was the youngest entry in the 2007 Indy 500?
In auto racing, a blue flag with an orange diagonal line through it is...
Which driver lead the most laps in the 2004 and 2005 Daytona 500, but...
Which driver was given the nickname "Mr. Excitement"?
What driver has raced for Bill Davis in Cup Series under the numbers...
How many Nextel Cup Series wins did Jeff Gordon have in 2005?
How many wins did Jeff Gordon get in the Nextel Cup Series between...
With ten drivers, which IndyCar team had the most entries in the 2007...
Who tied with Greg Biffle for 2nd in the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series...
Who raced the #01 Cingular Dodge for Chip Ganassi in 2001?
The 91st running of the Indianapolis 500, in 2007, was halted by how...
Justin Labonte won his first Busch Series race at what track?
2007 Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti hails from which nation?
Who piloted the #19 Dodge Dealers Dodge in 2001 for Ray Evernham?
Which driver, a member of the Penske Racing team, won the pole for the...
Which Indy Car driver, member of Andretti Green, won the 2007 Scott...
Who was the 2005 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Champion?
How many rookies were on the official entry list for the 2007...
What is the special addition to "Midnight Club 3" for Play Station 2...
How many wins did Carl Edwards get during the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup...
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