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Nextel Cup in Review: 2005 Trivia Quiz

Here we are again, the end of another exciting Nascar season. This is a review of the 2005 Nextel Cup season.

A multiple-choice quiz by racemany2k. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
racemany2k

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,617

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the 2005 Nextel Cup Champion?

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which driver had the most victories in the 2005 season? Hint

Jeff Gordon

Jimmie Johnson

Tony Stewart

Greg Biffle

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many drivers scored their first career Nextel Cup win in 2005? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the 2005 Rookie of the Year?

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many pole winners were there for the 2005 season? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many different winners were there in the 2005 season? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Like in 2004, it came down to the final race at Homestead to determine the 2005 Nextel Cup Champion. Jimmie Johnson's title hopes ended when he did what? Hint

Speeding on pit road

Had to stop to use the restroom

Was spun by Jeff Gordon

Cut a tire and hit the wall

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Question 8 of 10

8. 2005 marked the retirement of Rusty Wallace, but another driver that had announced his retirement decided to drive for one more season. Who is he? Hint

Mark Martin

Sterling Marlin

Ricky Rudd

Benny Parsons

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Question 9 of 10

9. After Tony Stewart won the Brickyard 400 in August, 2005, Tony and his crew did something a little different before going to victory lane. What was it? Hint

Climbed the fence by the start/finish line

Walked around the 2.5 mile track to thank all the fans

Crew took turns doing donuts in the car

Played around of golf

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 2005 season, who was the 11th place finisher in the final point standings? Hint

Dale Jarrett

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Jeff Gordon

Elliot Sadler

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the 2005 Nextel Cup Champion?

Answer: Tony Stewart

After a slow start to the season, Stewart won 5 of a seven race stretch including the Brickyard 400 to start the chase 1st place. Though he did not win a race in the final 10 races he was consistent enough to take home his 2nd championship in four years.

2. Which driver had the most victories in the 2005 season?

Answer: Greg Biffle

Biffle won 6 races including the final race at Homestead.

3. How many drivers scored their first career Nextel Cup win in 2005?

Answer: 3

2005 saw three new faces grace victory lane. Kasey Kahne who had a history for finishing second finally broke into the win column with a victory at the spring race at Richmond. Kyle Busch, younger brother to 2004 Champion Kurt Busch, won 2 races at Phoenix and California, both were the fall races for both Tracks. Carl Edwards won 4 races including two of the last four races and both races at Atlanta.

4. Who was the 2005 Rookie of the Year?

Answer: Kyle Busch

Though finishing 20th in the final point standings, Kyle won two races and proved that he is for real. Look out big brother!

5. How many pole winners were there for the 2005 season?

Answer: 17

For the third straight year, Ryan Newman led the series in poles with 8. Other drivers winning poles: Elliot Sadler(4), Tony Stewart(3), Drivers with two poles: Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne. Jamie McMurray, Dale Jarrett, Joe Nemecheck, Brian Vickers, Kyle Busch, Micheal Waltrip, Scott Riggs, and Denny Hamlin had one pole each.

6. How many different winners were there in the 2005 season?

Answer: 15

The wins were spread out more than 2004. The top 10 in the final point standings won 26 of the 36 races in the 2005 season. Of the 10 chase contenders only Rusty Wallace failed to win a race.

7. Like in 2004, it came down to the final race at Homestead to determine the 2005 Nextel Cup Champion. Jimmie Johnson's title hopes ended when he did what?

Answer: Cut a tire and hit the wall

For the 3rd year, Johnson has had the title within reach only to lose it. He cut a tire and spun in front of Jeff Gordon, and bounced off of the wall ending his day and chance at the championship.

8. 2005 marked the retirement of Rusty Wallace, but another driver that had announced his retirement decided to drive for one more season. Who is he?

Answer: Mark Martin

Due to problems finding a replacement driver for the #6 Ford, Jack Roush asked Mark Martin to come back for one more season.

9. After Tony Stewart won the Brickyard 400 in August, 2005, Tony and his crew did something a little different before going to victory lane. What was it?

Answer: Climbed the fence by the start/finish line

Like Indy 500 champ Helio Castroneves had done a few years prior, Tony climbed the fence up to the starter stand during his victory celebration. His crew followed suit and climbed the fence next to him.

10. In the 2005 season, who was the 11th place finisher in the final point standings?

Answer: Jeff Gordon

2005 was considered a disappointment for Jeff Gordon and his crew. Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports crew had a great final 10 races, including a win at Martinsville. Gordon had four championships to his credit still.

Source: Author racemany2k

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