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Died in the Line of Duty Trivia Quiz

It's not pretty when a driver dies during his career.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
83,319

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1609

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which driver died during the 2001 Daytona 500?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Neil Bonnett was trying to make a comeback in 1994 after a three-year abscence. Which track caused Neil Bonnett's death? Hint

Charlotte

Martinsville

Talladega

Daytona

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tim Richmond was known for his wild lifestyle. What year did Richmond die from AIDS? Hint

1987

1991

1988

1989

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Question 4 of 10

4. At which track did Kenny Irwin fatally crash in 2000? Hint

Watkins Glen

Michigan

Pocono

Loudon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Over what track did Davey Allison die? Hint

Atlanta

Indianapolis

Talladega

North Wilkesboro

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Question 6 of 10

6. When was Rob Moroso's first and last Winston Cup season? Hint

1989

1992

1991

1990

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Question 7 of 10

7. It's hard going your entire career without a win. It happened to JD McDuffie. He competed in 653rd and final race in 1991. What was the track? Hint

Martinsville

Watkins Glen

Bristol

Talladega

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bobby Isaac was a competitor in the early 60s through the mid 70s. Isaac died of heat exhaustion during a late model race in 1977. Did Isaac ever win a championship?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Richie Evans was a modified standout in the 1970s and 1980s. What was his nickname? Hint

Speedin' San Franciscan

Fast Floridian

Rapid Roman

Blazin' Bostonian

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Question 10 of 10

10. Chris Trickle, Dick Trickle's nephew, died in a coma after being shot on a freeway overpass in March 1998. What series was Chris competing in at the time? Hint

Featherlite Southwest

Raybestos Northwest

Busch North

Slim Jim All-Pro

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which driver died during the 2001 Daytona 500?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt

2. Neil Bonnett was trying to make a comeback in 1994 after a three-year abscence. Which track caused Neil Bonnett's death?

Answer: Daytona

Bonnett died during practice. He had 18 career wins.

3. Tim Richmond was known for his wild lifestyle. What year did Richmond die from AIDS?

Answer: 1989

Richmond died in West Palm Beach, Florida. He had 13 career wins.

4. At which track did Kenny Irwin fatally crash in 2000?

Answer: Loudon

Irwin, the 1998 ROTY, died six weeks after Adam Petty.

5. Over what track did Davey Allison die?

Answer: Talladega

In July 1993, Allison died three months after Alan Kulwicki met a similar fate in a separate crash.

6. When was Rob Moroso's first and last Winston Cup season?

Answer: 1990

Moroso died in a car crash. He was drunk while going 75 mph in a 30mph curve.

7. It's hard going your entire career without a win. It happened to JD McDuffie. He competed in 653rd and final race in 1991. What was the track?

Answer: Watkins Glen

McDuffie was an independent driver.

8. Bobby Isaac was a competitor in the early 60s through the mid 70s. Isaac died of heat exhaustion during a late model race in 1977. Did Isaac ever win a championship?

Answer: Yes

Isaac won the championship in 1970.

9. Richie Evans was a modified standout in the 1970s and 1980s. What was his nickname?

Answer: Rapid Roman

Evans died in 1985 at a crash in Martinsville. He won his 9th Modified championship that year.

10. Chris Trickle, Dick Trickle's nephew, died in a coma after being shot on a freeway overpass in March 1998. What series was Chris competing in at the time?

Answer: Featherlite Southwest

Trickle's story has been featured on "America's Most Wanted." His killer has never been caught.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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