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Quiz about Alan Kulwicki A Racing Legend

Alan Kulwicki: A Racing Legend Quiz

This quiz is about my favorite driver, Alan Kulwicki.

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

Author
adssjb

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,733

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

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

1987

1985

1986

1984

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did Kulwicki win his 1992 Winston Cup Championship? Hint

Atlanta

Rockingham

Bristol

Darlington

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Question 3 of 10

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

The Superbird

The Orangebird

Hooters' Heap

The Underbird

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Question 4 of 10

4. 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? Hint

An electrical short burned up his trailer and truck

His truck and trailer were stolen

He was robbed at knife point

His truck and trailer were impounded by the city of LaCrosse police department

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Question 5 of 10

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

Rockingham

Bristol

Phoenix

Daytona

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Question 6 of 10

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

Junior Johnson

Joe Gibb

Richard Childress

Dale Earnhardt

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was Kulwicki's crew chief? Hint

"Fatback" McSwain

Mike Joy

Jeff Hammond

Paul Andrews

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Question 8 of 10

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

June 7, 1993

May 2, 1993

April 15, 1993

April 1, 1993

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Question 9 of 10

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

Dale Earnhardt

Dale Jarrett

Neil Bonnett

Rusty Wallace

10. 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? Hint

Rusty Wallace & Bill Elliott

Rusty Wallace & Neil Bonnett

Rusty Wallace & Dale Jarrett

Rusty Wallace & Dale Earnhardt

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

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. Where did Kulwicki win his 1992 Winston Cup Championship?

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.

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

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.

4. 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?

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.

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

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.

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

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!

7. Who was Kulwicki's crew chief?

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.

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

Answer: April 1, 1993

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

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

Answer: Rusty Wallace

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

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.

Source: Author adssjb

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