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Daytona 500 Runner-Ups Trivia Quiz

Everyone always remembers who wins the Great American Race, but do you know who was the first loser?

A multiple-choice quiz by tank86. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tank86

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
142,360

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

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603

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Question 1 of 5

1. 1980 was finally Buddy Baker's year at the 500 as he not only won, but set the record for fastest average speed. Who got second? Hint

Dale Earnhardt

Bobby Allison

Neil Bonnett

Donnie Allison

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Question 2 of 5

2. Richard Petty got the last of his 7 Daytona 500 victories in 1981. Who did he outsmart in the pits to clinch the victory? Hint

Jody Ridley

Bobby Allison

Darrell Waltrip

Ricky Rudd

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Question 3 of 5

3. 1983 saw Cale Yarborough use the famous slingshot move on the last lap to pass 1980 winner Buddy Baker, but Baker didn't finish 2nd. Who did? Hint

Bill Elliott

Tom Sneva

Joe Ruttman

Terry Labonte

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Question 4 of 5

4. Cale used a slingshot move in 1984 on the last lap, passing Darrell Waltrip. Who came in 2nd? Hint

Dale Earnhardt

Harry Gant

Darrell Waltrip

Bill Elliott

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Question 5 of 5

5. 1985 saw Bill Elliott blow everyone out of the water, putting many top contenders in the garage early. But a late caution gave what driver a shot at him on the last lap? Hint

Lake Speed

Greg Sacks

Buddy Baker

Bobby Hillin Jr.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 1980 was finally Buddy Baker's year at the 500 as he not only won, but set the record for fastest average speed. Who got second?

Answer: Bobby Allison

Baker led an incredible 143 laps that day as Allison got his second runner-up finish at the time.

2. Richard Petty got the last of his 7 Daytona 500 victories in 1981. Who did he outsmart in the pits to clinch the victory?

Answer: Bobby Allison

Petty took a gamble and only got gas in the pits, but Allison had the car to beat all during Speedweeks.

3. 1983 saw Cale Yarborough use the famous slingshot move on the last lap to pass 1980 winner Buddy Baker, but Baker didn't finish 2nd. Who did?

Answer: Bill Elliott

Cale carried the first in-car camera for CBS that year and what a ride he gave them!

4. Cale used a slingshot move in 1984 on the last lap, passing Darrell Waltrip. Who came in 2nd?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt

The start of many runner-ups for Earnhardt.

5. 1985 saw Bill Elliott blow everyone out of the water, putting many top contenders in the garage early. But a late caution gave what driver a shot at him on the last lap?

Answer: Lake Speed

Speed was the only other driver on the lead lap, but had no shot of catching Elliott.

Source: Author tank86

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