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NASCAR for NASCAR Widows Trivia Quiz

Here are a few questions about NASCAR from a "NASCAR Widow". Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by fan_of_55. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
fan_of_55

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,340

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1681

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 165 (7/10), George95 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which race is known as "The Great American Race"? Hint

Taledega Speedway

Daytona 500

The Brickyard 400

Bristol Motor Speedway

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Question 2 of 10

2. NASCAR allows side mirrors on the outside of cars.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where is the Brickyard 400 held? Hint

Martinsville Speedway

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Daytona International Speedway

Pocono Speedway

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Question 4 of 10

4. The purpose the pace laps are to warm up the cars?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Normally, who gets the pole position in each race? Hint

The loser of the previous weeks race

The slowest qualifier

The fastest qualifier

The team with the most cars

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Question 6 of 10

6. What kind of track is a closed course with both left and right turns? Hint

Drag strip

Round

Standard oval

Road course

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Question 7 of 10

7. The drivers must wait until what takes place before they can enter their cars? Hint

The pace car must enter the track

The National Anthem has been sung

The National Guard does a fly by

Jeff Gordon says they can

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year were roof flaps first used in Nascar Cup racing? Hint

1990

2001

1995

1994

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Question 9 of 10

9. What kind of track is less than one mile in length? Hint

Road course

Short track

Oval

Straight

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Question 10 of 10

10. What kind of flag signifies that a winner has crossed the finish line? Hint

Checkered Flag

Black Flag

White Flag

Green Flag

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which race is known as "The Great American Race"?

Answer: Daytona 500

The Daytona 500 is a 200 lap, 500 mile race.

2. NASCAR allows side mirrors on the outside of cars.

Answer: false

Spotters are used to help in the blind spots left from not having outside mirrors, although most drivers have mirrors inside the driver compartment.
The spotter's purpose is to relay information about where cars are in these blind spots, via radios.

3. Where is the Brickyard 400 held?

Answer: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

AJ Foyt was the first driver to drive a NASCAR stock car around the Speedway. He did this while filming a commercial for Allstate Insurance.

4. The purpose the pace laps are to warm up the cars?

Answer: True

The pace laps warm up both the engines and the tires.

5. Normally, who gets the pole position in each race?

Answer: The fastest qualifier

Qualifying order is also used to determine pit stalls for the race, with the fastest qualifier getting first choice. Sometimes the qualifying is canceled due to rain, and Nascar has other provisions for creating a starting grid.

6. What kind of track is a closed course with both left and right turns?

Answer: Road course

In 1998, Watkins Glen International Speedway celebrated 50 years of road racing.

7. The drivers must wait until what takes place before they can enter their cars?

Answer: The National Anthem has been sung

Five minutes after the National Anthem, the command "Gentlemen, start your engines", is given by grand marshal of the race.

8. What year were roof flaps first used in Nascar Cup racing?

Answer: 1994

In 1994, NASCAR introduced roof flaps to the car, which are designed to keep cars from getting airborne and possibly flipping down the track.

9. What kind of track is less than one mile in length?

Answer: Short track

Bristol Motor Speedway is 1/2 mile in length and was conctructed in 1960. The first NASCAR race held at Bristol was July 30, 1961.

10. What kind of flag signifies that a winner has crossed the finish line?

Answer: Checkered Flag

Green Flag: signifies the beginning or the restart of a race.
Black Flag: Indicates that a driver is being penalized.
White Flag: Shows that there is one lap left in the race.

Source: Author fan_of_55

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