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Daytona 500 Winners Multiple Choice Quiz | 10 Questions

Let's see what you know about some of the winners iof the Daytona 500!

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

Author
ADSSJB

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
202,110

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did Richard Petty win his seventh Daytona 500? Hint

1980

1979

1982

1981

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1978 , after going 67 races without a win, and wrecking during the qualifying race, who won the Daytona 500? Hint

Bill Elliott

Benny Parsons

Bobby Allison

Dave Marcus

3. After some scary moments in 1987, Nascar introduced the restrictor plate to superspeedway racing for the 1988 racing season. The Daytona 500 was the first race with the new rules. Who won it? Hint

Davey Allison

Bobby Allison

Darrell Waltrip

Dale Jarrett

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1989, who imitated Cincinnati Bengals star, Icky Woods, doing the "Icky Shuffle", and spiking his helmet when he won the Daytona 500? Hint

Neil Bonnett

Darrell Waltrip

Dale Jarrett

Bill Elliott

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1979, it was the first time that the Daytona 500 was broadcast live. Who took the checkered flag? Hint

Richard Petty

Donnie Allison

Cale Yarborough

Bobby Allison

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 1972 Daytona 500, what three time Indy champ took a stroll down victory lane? Hint

Vic Elford

Charlie Glotzbach

A. J. Foyt

David Sisco

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the 2000 Daytona 500, what driver even after his pole winning car was heavily damaged in a practice accident less than 24 hours before the race, took the checkered flag? Hint

Dale Jarrett

Jeff Burton

Ward Burton

Bobby La Bonte

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1999, who led only 17 laps, made a daring move on lap 190, and won the Daytona 500? Hint

Jeff Gordon

Dale Jarrett

Michael Waltrip

Dale Earnhardt, Sr

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1962 Daytona 500, what superstitious driver, who thought he had been jinxed before after being kissed by a girl before a race, was kissed by Miss America and won? Hint

"Fireball" Roberts

Fred Lorenzen

Richard Petty

Ned Jarrett

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Question 10 of 10

10. This driver won the Daytona 500 in 1960, and took a run at Indy racing. Who was he? Hint

"Fireball" Roberts

Johnny Beauchamp

Lee Petty

Junior Johnson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did Richard Petty win his seventh Daytona 500?

Answer: 1981

"The King" Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1981.

2. In 1978 , after going 67 races without a win, and wrecking during the qualifying race, who won the Daytona 500?

Answer: Bobby Allison

Allison had gone 67 races without a win and wrecked during qualifying which put him in the back of the pack. This left him and his crew chief, Bud Moore, wondering about their chances. Instead, they celebrated a win out-running Cale Yarborough by 33 seconds.

3. After some scary moments in 1987, Nascar introduced the restrictor plate to superspeedway racing for the 1988 racing season. The Daytona 500 was the first race with the new rules. Who won it?

Answer: Bobby Allison

Bobby Allison became the oldest driver to win the 500 when he beat his son, Davey, to the finish line.

4. In 1989, who imitated Cincinnati Bengals star, Icky Woods, doing the "Icky Shuffle", and spiking his helmet when he won the Daytona 500?

Answer: Darrell Waltrip

Darrell Waltrip won after 17 years of trying. He won on fuel mileage as he coasted across the line to win. In victory lane,
he did the "Icky Shuffle" and spiked his helmet.

5. In 1979, it was the first time that the Daytona 500 was broadcast live. Who took the checkered flag?

Answer: Richard Petty

On the last lap, Donnie Allison and Yarborough had a huge lead over third place. Cale drove low to pass Donnie. They banged fenders and wrecked in turn 3. Richard Petty took the win. After the race, Cale and Donnie had a major fight on national television.

6. In the 1972 Daytona 500, what three time Indy champ took a stroll down victory lane?

Answer: A. J. Foyt

After Petty broke a valve on lap 80 while in the lead, all Foyt had to do was point his Wood Brothers' Mercury straight, which he did at a record speed of 161.550 mph. He lead 167 laps including the last 120.

He won the Indy 500 in 1961, 1964, 1967 and then again in 1977.

7. In the 2000 Daytona 500, what driver even after his pole winning car was heavily damaged in a practice accident less than 24 hours before the race, took the checkered flag?

Answer: Dale Jarrett

The RYR (Robert Yates Racing) crew repaired both the front fenders, exhaust pipe and rear bumper in eight hours. Jarrett's car was as stout after the accident as it was before and he was able to win.

8. In 1999, who led only 17 laps, made a daring move on lap 190, and won the Daytona 500?

Answer: Jeff Gordon

Defending Series Champion, Jeff Gordon zipped across the finish line just 0.128 seconds ahead of Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

9. In the 1962 Daytona 500, what superstitious driver, who thought he had been jinxed before after being kissed by a girl before a race, was kissed by Miss America and won?

Answer: "Fireball" Roberts

Roberts jinxed by bad luck in three previous Daytona 500 starts was unbeatable. He had a horror about being kissed by girls before a race that started in his rookie year. He was kissed by a girl before a race and spun out and backed into a wall. This happened several times and each time he had some type of mishap.

10. This driver won the Daytona 500 in 1960, and took a run at Indy racing. Who was he?

Answer: Junior Johnson

As the 1960 season neared, Johnson had no ride. Then came Ray Fox, car builder, engineer and crew chief. Fox needed a driver and asked Johnson. Even though Johnson had his doubts, he raced on and took the checkered in the 500.

Source: Author ADSSJB

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