1.
Who won the 1956 NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup Championship?
Correct Answer
D. Buck Baker
Explanation
Buck Baker won the 1956 NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup Championship.
2.
When was the very first NASCAR All-Star held?
Correct Answer
B. 1961
Explanation
The first NASCAR All-Star event was held in 1961. This event was introduced to showcase the best drivers in NASCAR and provide a unique racing experience for fans. It has since become an annual tradition, featuring various formats and venues over the years. The inaugural All-Star event in 1961 took place at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and was won by driver Fireball Roberts.
3.
The first NASCAR race was held in 1949 at Charlotte Speedway, who was the winner?
Correct Answer
A. Jim Roper
Explanation
Jim Roper is the correct answer because he was the winner of the first NASCAR race held in 1949 at Charlotte Speedway.
4.
What is NASCAR driver Tony Stewart's nickname?
Correct Answer
B. The Rushville Rocket
Explanation
Tony Stewart's nickname is "The Rushville Rocket" because he hails from Rushville, Indiana and is known for his fast and aggressive driving style on the racetrack.
5.
Who was the first Winston Cup driver to use a full-face helmet?
Correct Answer
B. Geoff Bodine
Explanation
Geoff Bodine was the first Winston Cup driver to use a full-face helmet. This innovation in safety equipment was significant as it provided better protection for the driver's head and face during races. By using a full-face helmet, Bodine set a precedent for other drivers to prioritize safety and adopt this type of helmet, ultimately improving the overall safety standards in the sport.
6.
Which Winston Cup driver won the Pocono 500 in 1987?
Correct Answer
A. Tim Richmond
Explanation
Tim Richmond won the Pocono 500 in 1987.
7.
Who won the first NASCAR Championship?
Correct Answer
C. Red Byron
Explanation
Red Byron won the first NASCAR Championship.
8.
What NASCAR speedway was nicknamed "Brasington's Folly"?
Correct Answer
B. Darlington
Explanation
Darlington Speedway was nicknamed "Brasington's Folly" because it was the first superspeedway built specifically for stock car racing. The track was initially met with skepticism and doubts about its success. However, Harold Brasington, the builder of the track, proved the skeptics wrong by hosting the first Southern 500 race in 1950, which became a major success and established Darlington as a prominent NASCAR venue. The nickname "Brasington's Folly" reflects the initial doubts and uncertainties surrounding the construction of the track.
9.
Who won the inaugural NASCAR race at Talladega in 1969?
Correct Answer
A. Richard Brickhouse
Explanation
Richard Brickhouse won the inaugural NASCAR race at Talladega in 1969.
10.
In what year saw the first live, start to finish telecast of a NASCAR race?
Correct Answer
D. 1979
Explanation
In 1979, the first live, start to finish telecast of a NASCAR race took place. This means that viewers were able to watch the entire race unfold in real time, from the beginning to the end. Prior to this, it is likely that only highlights or selected portions of the race were shown on television. The introduction of live telecasts in 1979 marked a significant milestone in the broadcasting of NASCAR races, allowing fans to have a more immersive and complete viewing experience.
11.
Who was the first to win two races in the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season?
Correct Answer
C. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Explanation
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the first to win two races in the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season.
12.
Who won the first NASCAR Race at Rockingham?
Correct Answer
A. Curtis Turner
Explanation
Curtis Turner won the first NASCAR Race at Rockingham.
13.
What Winston Cup driver had the most wins in 2000?
Correct Answer
A. Tony Stewart
Explanation
Tony Stewart had the most wins in 2000 among the given options.
14.
Who subbed for Hut Stricklin in both 2001 Winston Cup road course races?
Correct Answer
B. Brian Simo
Explanation
Brian Simo subbed for Hut Stricklin in both 2001 Winston Cup road course races.
15.
Which driver won two out of the four Winston Cup Darlington races in 2000-2001?
Correct Answer
D. Ward Burton
Explanation
Ward Burton won two out of the four Winston Cup Darlington races in 2000-2001.