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  In Memory of Alan Kulwicki   great trivia quiz  
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This is a quiz about my all-time favorite NASCAR driver, Alan Kulwicki.
Average, 10 Qns, Debbijo, Feb 27 06
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  Remembering Alan Kulwicki    
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Alan Kulwicki was a true original in NASCAR. Sadly,the 1992 Winston Cup Champion lost his life in a plane crash on April 1, 1993. This quiz is a look back at the life and career of 'The Predator'.
Average, 15 Qns, ShazBot, May 30 15
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  Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend    
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This quiz is about my favorite driver, Alan Kulwicki.
Average, 10 Qns, adssjb, Feb 15 05
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trivia question Quick Question
All of Kulwicki's driving suits had a patch of what cartoon character on them?

From Quiz "Remembering Alan Kulwicki"





Alan Kulwicki Trivia Questions
1. In what year did Alan Kulwicki win "Rookie of the Year" in Winston Cup?

From Quiz Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend

Answer: 1986

With only two cars, two engines, and two crew members, he not only made it in Winston Cup, he became "Rookie of the Year"!

2. When was Alan Kulwicki born?

From Quiz Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Answer: December 14th, 1954

3. In which state was Alan Kulwicki born?

From Quiz In Memory of Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Wisconsin

Alan was born in Greenfield, WI. December 14th 1954.

4. Where did Kulwicki win his 1992 Winston Cup Championship?

From Quiz Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend

Answer: Atlanta

He won it on Nov, 7, 1992, at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the Hooters' 500. He came from 278 points behind in the final six races to take the championship from Bill Elliott by 10 points because he picked up 10 bonus points for leading the most laps.

5. Where was Alan Kulwicki born?

From Quiz Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Greenfield, Wisconsin

6. What was Kulwicki's nickname for his #7 Hooters' Thunderbird?

From Quiz Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend

Answer: The Underbird

He called it the Underbird because he was understaffed, underfunded, and under appreciated. The AK team got permission from Ford to drop the T-H from Thunderbird on the front spoiler.

7. Who was the sponsor on Alan Kulwicki's first Winston Cup ride?

From Quiz Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Quincy's Steakhouse

Car owner Bill Terry only had one car, and two engines, on a shoestring budget!

8. How many wins did Alan acheive in his Winston Cup career?

From Quiz In Memory of Alan Kulwicki

Answer: 5

One in 1988, one in 1990, one in 1991 and two in 1992. He had 207 starts and 24 poles.

9. In 1985, Kulwicki decided to go south to pursue his Nascar dream. Two days before he was set to leave Greenfield, WI, for Charlotte, NC. What happen to plague his dream?

From Quiz Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend

Answer: An electrical short burned up his trailer and truck

Kulwicki had sold most of his belongings to make this trip, and an electrical short did indeed burn up his truck, trailer, and his remaining belongings.

10. What was the nickname of Kulwicki's championship winning car?

From Quiz Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Underbird

Due to Kulwicki's underdog status, Ford gave the team permission to drop the T in the Thundebird logo on the front of the car!

11. Where was his first win?

From Quiz In Memory of Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Phoenix, AZ

After recieving the checkered flag, Alan spun his car around and drove his victory lap the wrong way around the track thus creating what is now known as the Polish victory lap, in memory of Alan.

12. At what track did Kulwicki take his infamous, "Polish Victory Lap"?

From Quiz Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend

Answer: Phoenix

It was in his 85th start in the Checker 500 in Phoenix, AZ, in 1988. He drove his victory lap in the wrong direction to the delight of his loyal fans.

13. Alan's sponsor for his short track car where he got his start was a radio station. What were the call letters?

From Quiz In Memory of Alan Kulwicki

Answer: WLPX

His car number was 97. The track was Slinger Super Speedway in Slinger, Wisconsin.

14. Who wanted Kulwicki to drive for him but, was turned down not once but twice?

From Quiz Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend

Answer: Junior Johnson

In 1991, Kulwicki turned Johnson down. The very next year in 1992, he beat Johnson's driver, Bill Elliott, to become the Winston Cup Champion!

15. What year did Kulwicki win the Rookie of the Year award?

From Quiz Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Answer: 1986

After running 5 races in 1985, Kulwicki went full time for the 1986 season.

16. At the awards banquet which song was played for Alan as a tribute to him winning the championship?

From Quiz In Memory of Alan Kulwicki

Answer: My Way

From 1988 until 1992 AK racing was Alan's only sponsor until Hooter's jumped on board in 1992.

17. Who was Kulwicki's crew chief?

From Quiz Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend

Answer: Paul Andrews

Andrews was crew chief for all five of Kulwicki's victories. He later helped Jeremy Mayfield and Steve Park score their first win.

18. All of Kulwicki's driving suits had a patch of what cartoon character on them?

From Quiz Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Mighty Mouse

The creators of Mighty Mouse made Kulwicki custom patches with Mighty Mouse wearing an orange and white outfit.

19. What make of car did Alan drive?

From Quiz In Memory of Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Ford

20. What was the date in which Alan Kulwicki perished in a plane crash?

From Quiz Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend

Answer: April 1, 1993

Kulwicki died on his way to Bristol. He was leaving a public relations meeting in Knoxville, TN.

21. Alan Kulwicki had gloveboxes installed in all his race cars. What did he keep in them?

From Quiz Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Answer: comb

Kulwicki was a stickler for appearance and would not get out of his car untill his hair was combed.

22. When did Alan Kulwicki die?

From Quiz In Memory of Alan Kulwicki

Answer: April 1st, 1993

En route to Bristol Alan's plane crashed. Radar data showed that before reaching the outer marker, the plane slowed in a manner that was consistant with a power reduction, then it entered a steep decent and crashed. Four fatalities including Alan.

23. After Kulwicki's death in 1993, who was the driver who won the Bristol race and honored Alan by doing the, "Polish Victory Lap"?

From Quiz Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend

Answer: Rusty Wallace

Rusty Wallace won the race and took the "Polish Victory Lap" in honor of "his 'ole buddy".

24. What track was Kulwicki on his way to when the fatal plane crash happened?

From Quiz Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Bristol

Kulwici was flying on the Hooters corperate jet. Dale Earnhardt was flying right behind them and actually saw the plane go down.

25. At the Hooter's 500 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA Alan finished second. Who won the race?

From Quiz In Memory of Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Bill Elliott

Elliott ended up second in the Winston Cup points down 10 to Alan, this was the narrowest margin in the sport's history.

26. During the remainer of the 1993 race schedule, each driver winning a race took the "Polish Victory Lap". In the last race of the season, which two drivers took the "Polish Victory Lap" side by side?

From Quiz Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend

Answer: Rusty Wallace & Dale Earnhardt

Race winner, Rusty Wallace, along with Series Champion, Dale Earnhardt, completed one "Polish Victory Lap" side by side. Rusty carried the #28 flag (for Davey Allison) and Dale carried both the #7 and 28 (for Kulwicki and Allison) flags.

27. Who was Alan Kulwick's crew chief during his 1992 title run?

From Quiz Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Paul Andrews

Paul Andrews, who was also with Kulwicki for his first win, would go on to lead both Jeremy Mayfield and Steve Park to their first wins.

28. Alan won two races in 1992 one was at Bristol. Where was the other?

From Quiz In Memory of Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Pocono

This was the 13th race of the season on June 14th, 1992.

29. What track produced Kulwicki's first victory?

From Quiz Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Answer: Phoenix

Near the end of the 1988 season, Kulwicki made it to Victory Lane at the 1 mile tri-oval in Phoenix, Arizona.

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