Auto Racing Trivia
Take this short and crisp quiz on auto racing.
- 1.
Which driver was the Indy 500 Rookie of the Year in 1980?
- A.
Kevin Cogan
- B.
Tim Richmond
- C.
Michael Andretti
- D.
Josele Garza
Correct Answer
B. Tim Richmond -
- 2.
Who was the first driver to win every road race in one year in a CART season?
- A.
Bobby Rahal
- B.
Rick Mears
- C.
Mario Andretti
- D.
Emerson Fittipaldi
Correct Answer
B. Rick Mears -
- 3.
Who lost his life shaking down a friend's car in practice for the 1960 Indy 500?
- A.
Bill Vukovich
- B.
Tony Bettenhausen
- C.
Eddie Sachs
- D.
Jimmy Bryan
Correct Answer
B. Tony Bettenhausen -
- 4.
Which driver won his first career Winston Cup at the October, 2001 race at Martinsville?
- A.
Dave Blaney
- B.
Ricky Craven
- C.
Jeff Green
- D.
Elliott Sadler
Correct Answer
B. Ricky Craven -
- 5.
In what place did Buckshot Jones finish at the 2001 Talladega 500?
- A.
2nd
- B.
9th
- C.
16th
- D.
14th
Correct Answer
C. 16th -
- 6.
Which driver was not involved in the 20+ car wreck at the 2001 Daytona 500?
- A.
Ward Burton
- B.
Bobby Labonte
- C.
Robby Gordon
- D.
Robert Pressley
Correct Answer
D. Robert Pressley -
- 7.
At what race did Stacy Compton earn his first career Winston Cup top ten finish?
- A.
2000 Daytona #1
- B.
2000 Martinsville #1
- C.
2000 Atlanta #2
- D.
2000 Phoenix
Correct Answer
A. 2000 Daytona #1 -
- 8.
Who led the most laps at the 2001 Daytona 500?
- A.
Dale Earnhardt
- B.
Ward Burton
- C.
Stacy Compton
- D.
Michael Waltrip
Correct Answer
B. Ward Burton -
- 9.
Who won back-to-back Indy 500's in 1953 and 1954?
- A.
Wilbur Shaw
- B.
Bill Vukovich
- C.
Mauri Rose
- D.
Rodger Ward
Correct Answer
B. Bill Vukovich -
- 10.
Who was the first driver to win the Indy 500 with a rear engine car?
- A.
Mario Andretti
- B.
A.J. Foyt
- C.
Parnelli Jones
- D.
Jim Clark
Correct Answer
D. Jim Clark -
- 11.
How many times did Rick Mears win the pole at Indy?
- A.
8
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
5
Correct Answer
C. 6 -
- 12.
Who won the 1958 Indy 500?
- A.
Jim Rathman
- B.
Pat Flaherty
- C.
Sam Hanks
- D.
Jimmy Bryan
Correct Answer
D. Jimmy Bryan -
- 13.
Who won the Race of Jenk's Beard?
- A.
Jackie Stewart
- B.
Denny Hulme
- C.
Jochen Rindt
- D.
Gilles Villeneuve
Correct Answer
C. Jochen Rindt -
- 14.
Who won the Indy 500 in 1979?
- A.
Rick Mears
- B.
Al Unser
- C.
Mario Andretti
- D.
Bobby Unser
Correct Answer
A. Rick Mears -
- 15.
What was the basic shape of the old Langhorne, PA racetrack?
- A.
Circle
- B.
Oval
- C.
Road Course
- D.
Trioval
Correct Answer
A. Circle -
- 16.
Which of these drivers is not from United States?
- A.
Bob Bondurant
- B.
Masten Gregory
- C.
Jim Clark
- D.
Richie Ginther
Correct Answer
C. Jim Clark -
- 17.
Who had to pit for a tire change while leading the Indy 500 with 3 laps to go in 1961, thereby giving A.J. Foyt his first of four victories?
- A.
Jim Hurtubise
- B.
Rodger Ward
- C.
Eddie Sachs
- D.
Parnelli Jones
Correct Answer
C. Eddie Sachs -
- 18.
Who did Lee Petty edge out in a photo finish to win the first Daytona 500?
- A.
Richard Petty
- B.
Johnny Beauchamp
- C.
Tiny Lund
- D.
Joe Weatherly
Correct Answer
B. Johnny Beauchamp -
- 19.
Where is the Targa Florio held?
- A.
Monte Carlo
- B.
Corsica
- C.
Sicily
- D.
Rome
Correct Answer
C. Sicily -
- 20.
What type of engine does the 1999 Honda Civic SI have?
- A.
13bt
- B.
B18c
- C.
B16a
- D.
H22a
Correct Answer
C. B16a -
- 21.
In a street race how would you normally show that you are winning?
- A.
Flash Your High Beams
- B.
Honk Your Horn 3 Times
- C.
Flash Your Hazards
- D.
Turn Your Lights Off And On
Correct Answer
C. Flash Your Hazards -
- 22.
Which car has the 2JZGTE engine?
- A.
Supra
- B.
3000GT
- C.
300ZX
- D.
RX7
Correct Answer
A. Supra -
- 23.
The term "Altezza Lights" refers to what?
- A.
Headlights That Give Off Blue Light
- B.
Lights On The Side
- C.
Brightly-Colored Brake Lights
- D.
Tail Lights With LED Rings
Correct Answer
D. Tail Lights With LED Rings -
- 24.
In the USA, which car is the "Altezza"?
- A.
Is300
- B.
300m
- C.
Sc300
- D.
Gs300
Correct Answer
A. Is300 -
- 25.
To turbo-charge a car, the turbo must be bolted to what?
- A.
The Head
- B.
A Manifold
- C.
The Block
- D.
A Pipe
Correct Answer
B. A Manifold -
- 26.
Which of these cars was rear wheel drive?
- A.
3000GT
- B.
RX7
- C.
Eclipse
- D.
Impreza
Correct Answer
B. RX7 -
- 27.
What size engine is the 12A?
- A.
2.0l
- B.
1.3l
- C.
2.4l
- D.
1.2l
Correct Answer
D. 1.2l -
- 28.
What engine does the 1999 Honda Prelude VTec come with?
- A.
H22a
- B.
B18c
- C.
B16
- D.
B18c4
Correct Answer
A. H22a -
- 29.
What does JDM mean in reference to an auto engine?
- A.
Japan Domestic Motor
- B.
Japanese Domestic Market
- C.
Japan Dud Motor
- D.
Japan Dominatrix Man
Correct Answer
B. Japanese Domestic Market -
- 30.
Who won his first Daytona 500 on his 20th try in 1998?
- A.
Rusty Wallace
- B.
Terry Labonte
- C.
Darrell Waltrip
- D.
Dale Earnhardt
Correct Answer
D. Dale Earnhardt -
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