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NASCAR 2008 | 10 Question Sports Multiple Choice Quiz

This quiz is for the 2008 season. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by StreetHustler. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
StreetHustler

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,297

Updated
Jul 23 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Sprint Cup driver to win the first segment of the Bud Shootout and the main Bud Shootout race on February 9, 2008? Hint

Tony Stewart

Jeff Gordon

Jimmie Johnson

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Daytona 500 was held on February 17. What driver won this race for his first time? Hint

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Jimmie Johnson

Ryan Newman

Kyle Busch

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Auto Club 500 held on February 25, which Sprint Cup driver won this race? Hint

Jimmie Johnson

Kevin Harvick

Matt Kenseth

Carl Edwards

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Question 4 of 10

4. The UAW-Dodge 400 was held on March 2, and saw Carl Edwards win again that week. Who did he beat out to win that race? Hint

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Jeff Burton

Greg Biffle

Kyle Busch

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Kobalt Tools 500 held on March 9, saw this auto manufacturer receive their first ever win in the Sprint Cup. Which manufacturer was this? Hint

Toyota

Ford

Chevrolet

Honda

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jeff Burton won the 5th race of the season on March 16. What was the number on his Chevrolet? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. We saw Jeff Gordon qualify 1st and finish second at Martinsville (the 5th race of 2008 on March 30th). Who won the race? Hint

Denny Hamlin

Tony Stewart

Jimmie Johnson

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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Question 8 of 10

8. We saw this race on April 6th. Which Sprint Cup driver won again this early in the season? Hint

Carl Edwards

Ryan Newman

Kyle Busch

Jeff Burton

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Question 9 of 10

9. On April 12th at Phoenix International Raceway, we saw which driver win his first race of 2008? Hint

Jimmie Johnson

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Jeff Gordon

Tony Stewart

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway (April 27th), who won the pole for the race? Hint

Kyle Busch

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Joe Nemechek

Michael Waltrip

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Sprint Cup driver to win the first segment of the Bud Shootout and the main Bud Shootout race on February 9, 2008?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

The race held at Daytona International Speedway on February 9th, 2008. This was his second Bud Shootout win. Junior first won it back in 2003. This also marked his first two wins (non-points races) under new ownership of Hendrick Motorsports.

2. The Daytona 500 was held on February 17. What driver won this race for his first time?

Answer: Ryan Newman

The Daytona 500 was the kickoff race for the new season. Ryan Newman also had a great qualifying spot as well. He started in 7th. Ryan got the nickname "Rocketman", for grabbing the pole for 11 races in 2003.

3. In the Auto Club 500 held on February 25, which Sprint Cup driver won this race?

Answer: Carl Edwards

The Auto Club speedway is in Fontana California, formally known as California Motor Speedway. Carl drove the #99 Ford for Roush Racing.

4. The UAW-Dodge 400 was held on March 2, and saw Carl Edwards win again that week. Who did he beat out to win that race?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

This Sprint Cup race was held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In the final few laps of the race, Dale and Carl battled hard until Carl was able to pull away in the last 2 laps.

5. The Kobalt Tools 500 held on March 9, saw this auto manufacturer receive their first ever win in the Sprint Cup. Which manufacturer was this?

Answer: Toyota

Kyle Busch was the driver in that Toyota Camry. His victory marked a new era for international manufacturers. Most people in the preseason to 2008 thought it would be Tony Stewart that would get Toyota's first Sprint Cup victory. Joe Gibbs racing was previously with Chevrolet before moving to Toyota.

After this win in a Toyota, Honda and Nissan have had discussions with NASCAR about bringing in their cars in the future.

6. Jeff Burton won the 5th race of the season on March 16. What was the number on his Chevrolet?

Answer: 31

He won this race at one of the toughest tracks on the circuit, Bristol Motor Speedway. He ended up beating out his teammate Kevin Harvick for his first win of the 2008 season.

7. We saw Jeff Gordon qualify 1st and finish second at Martinsville (the 5th race of 2008 on March 30th). Who won the race?

Answer: Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin qualified 2nd for this race. So, swapping spots wasn't too bad. This also gave Toyota their second victory of the season.

8. We saw this race on April 6th. Which Sprint Cup driver won again this early in the season?

Answer: Carl Edwards

This was Carl's 3rd win of the 2008 season. He had the first three Sprint Cup wins for Roush-Fenway Racing.

9. On April 12th at Phoenix International Raceway, we saw which driver win his first race of 2008?

Answer: Jimmie Johnson

As a result of winning this race, it gave Hendrick Motorsports it's first points win of the 2008 season. Jimmie Johnson was also the two-time defending Cup Champion in 2006 and 2007.

10. In the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway (April 27th), who won the pole for the race?

Answer: Joe Nemechek

Joe Nemechek's nickname is "Front Row Joe" just for that reason. The race was won by Kyle Busch. Again, giving Toyota it's third win of the 2008 season. "Front Row Joe" ended up in 25th.

Source: Author StreetHustler

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