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Kyle Petty Trivia Quiz

Kyle Petty is my favorite driver and sports personality. He is a man of great character, and although he doesn't win a lot on the track, he's a winner to many by the way he lives his life.

A multiple-choice quiz by ncb1gdog. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ncb1gdog

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
251,895

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
391

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did Kyle Petty begin racing in NASCAR's top division? Hint

1975

1989

1984

1979

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year did Kyle Petty win his first NASCAR race? Hint

1992

1979

1986

1985

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did Felix Sabates give to Kyle for winning a race at Rockingham in 1990? Hint

$50,000

Lava Lamp

Rolls Royce

The keys to the city

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Question 4 of 10

4. What team did Kyle drive for in 1984? Hint

SABCO

Wood Brothers

Petty Enterprises

PE 2

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what years did Kyle finish in 5th place in Winston Cup points? Hint

1993 & 1994

1990 & 1991

1992 & 1993

1989 & 1990

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the car in which Kyle won 3 times at Rockingham in the early '90s? Hint

Charlie

Speedy

Duke

Barnstormer

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Question 7 of 10

7. What year did Kyle have his famous wreck with Davey Allison during the running of the Winston? Hint

1995

1985

1992

1990

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many races did Kyle win in 1992? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What years did Kyle win NASCAR Person of the year? Hint

1985 & 1990

1980 & 2001

1999 & 2005

1998 & 2002

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Question 10 of 10

10. What driver did Kyle threaten to fight following an accident in the 1993 Daytona 500? Hint

Alan Kulwicki

Dale Earnhardt

Bobby Hillin

Rusty Wallace

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did Kyle Petty begin racing in NASCAR's top division?

Answer: 1979

Kyle drove a 1978 Dodge Magnum for Petty Enterprises that his father used in the previous year. He also won the first race he ever competed in, an ARCA race, at Daytona that same year.

2. What year did Kyle Petty win his first NASCAR race?

Answer: 1986

This race was at Richmond, and he was in 5th place very late in the race until Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt crashed while fighting for the lead. Their accident also took out the 3rd and 4th place drivers allowing Kyle to sneak through and post the victory.

3. What did Felix Sabates give to Kyle for winning a race at Rockingham in 1990?

Answer: Rolls Royce

Kyle dominated that race. He led 433 of 493 laps, and nearly lapped the entire field.

4. What team did Kyle drive for in 1984?

Answer: Petty Enterprises

Kyle has driven for PE, the Wood Brothers, SABCO, and PE2 (an offshoot of Petty Enterprises run by Kyle himself).

5. In what years did Kyle finish in 5th place in Winston Cup points?

Answer: 1992 & 1993

Kyle raced for SABCO during this time.

6. What was the name of the car in which Kyle won 3 times at Rockingham in the early '90s?

Answer: Duke

"Duke" won 3 times at Rockingham.

7. What year did Kyle have his famous wreck with Davey Allison during the running of the Winston?

Answer: 1992

Davey won the race going backwards after he and Kyle tangled on the front stretch. Davey never made it to Victory Lane though, as he was hurt in the accident, and was immediately taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

8. How many races did Kyle win in 1992?

Answer: 2

Kyle won at Watkins Glen in a race shortened by rain, and then at Rockingham, his 3rd win there in 3 straight seasons.

9. What years did Kyle win NASCAR Person of the year?

Answer: 1998 & 2002

A testament to his off track persona, no doubt.

10. What driver did Kyle threaten to fight following an accident in the 1993 Daytona 500?

Answer: Bobby Hillin

Kyle won the pole for that event, and was in contention for the win when Hillin caused a wreck taking Kyle out of the race.

Source: Author ncb1gdog

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