Nascar Trivia Quiz # 1
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NASCAR Tracks - This racetrack was built in 1968, but NASCAR didn't race there until 1989. That inaugural race was won by Ricky Rudd. In 2004, Dale Earnhardt Jr. got into a big wreck at this track. His car erupted in flames, and he got out with minor injuries. Which track was this?
The correct answer is 'Infineon'
Infineon Raceway was originally called Sears Point or Sonoma until 2002, when it was renamed after Infineon Technologies. On track activities are scheduled on average 340 days a year. So chances are that if you were to visit the track, something will probably be going on.
Nascar Question 2
NASCAR Lingo - In a car, what does an 'air box' do?
The correct answer is 'allows air in the motor'
Nascar Question 3
Technical NASCAR - Winston Cup stock cars use what kind of fuel delivery system?
The correct answer is 'carburetion'
800cfm (cubic feet per minute) carburetors are used, despite the fact that production cars have used fuel injection for over 10 years!
Nascar Question 4
NASCAR Truck Series 2003 - Jason Leffler won the Lucas Oil 250 at Mesa Marin Speedway (in California) in March.
The correct answer is 'False'
Dennis Setzer won the Lucas Oil 250. Jason Leffler finished 7th at this particular race. Not only that with the win at Mesa Marin, he matched a record set by Jack Sprague of six straight seasons with at least one win.
Nascar Question 5
Nascar 2001 - Who won the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500?
The correct answer is 'Kevin Harvick'
It was one of the most incredible finishes anyone could remmber. Here, a 25-year-old, inexperienced driver, thrust into the cars driven by a seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion and icon of the the sport, had snatched an enormous victory.
Nascar Question 6
NASCAR 2002 - How many races did Mark Martin's winless streak go until winning the Coca-Cola 600 in 2002?
The correct answer is '72'
Mark had an amazing season from then on, finishing second in the points standings for the fourth time in his Winston Cup career.
Nascar Question 7
NASCAR History - Which driver won the Daytona 500 only once in his Winston Cup career?
The correct answer is 'Darrell Waltrip'
D.W. won the 1989 Daytona 500. He had three championships (1981, 1982, and 1985), and 84 wins in his career.
Nascar Question 8
Nascar 2000 - Which of the following was not driving for Rick Hendricks?
The correct answer is 'Steve Park'
Steve Park's car was owned by Dale Earnhardt.
Nascar Question 9
NASCAR Tracks - This track was the newest on Nextel Cup circuit with its inaugural Nextel Cup race on November 14, 1999. That race was won by Tony Stewart. Four lakes were dug to build the track and the largest lake was deep enough to submerge a six-story building. Which track was this?
The correct answer is 'Homestead-Miami'
When Homestead-Miami speedway first opened in 1995, the track was said to have terrible racing. In 2003, the track was reconfigured and added 20-degree banking in the turns. And then, in 2005, the speedway installed lights around the track so the last race of the season is now held at night.
Nascar Question 10
Nascar To Die For! - Who served as the crew chief when Kurt Busch won the 2004 Nextel Cup championship?
The correct answer is 'Jimmy Fennig'
Zipadelli was the crew chief for Tony Stewart, the 2002 and 2005 champion of NASCAR. Dale Inman served as Richard Petty's crew chief. Rousch was Kurt Busch's car owner.