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Richard Petty Trivia Quiz

This game is trivia on Richard Petty. Nothing too hard in here.

A multiple-choice quiz by xylofool. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
xylofool

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,937

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
13 / 25

Plays
1086

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 25

1. In which city is Richard's fan club located? Hint

Charlotte NC

Stow NC

Asheville NC

Kannapolis NC

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Question 2 of 25

2. In which year did Richard do his Fan Appreciation Tour? Hint

1991

1992

1993

1994

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Question 3 of 25

3. True or False. Richard became the first driver to earn more than 1 million dollars in career earnings?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 25

4. At which track did Richard make his Winston Cup debut? Hint

North Wilkesboro

Darlington

Canadian National Exposition Speedway

Daytona

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Question 5 of 25

5. In which Nascar themed restaurants is Richard a partner? Hint

Planet Nascar

The Brickyard

Nascar Cafe

Race Rock

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Question 6 of 25

6. Who was the crew chief for Petty Enterprises during the 1998 season? Hint

Ray Evernham

Larry McReynolds

Buddy Parrot

Robbie Loomis

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Question 7 of 25

7. In which year was Richard born? Hint

1942

1933

1937

1940

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Question 8 of 25

8. Richard's father's name was what? Hint

William

Tom

Lee

David

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Question 9 of 25

9. Richard has won 7 championships, which driver has finished 2nd , behind him, the most times? Hint

Cale Yarborough

James Hylton

Dave Marcis

Bobby Allison

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Question 10 of 25

10. In which year did Richard make his first start? Hint

1959

1958

1957

1956

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Question 11 of 25

11. In which year did Richard win his 200th race? Hint

1984

1989

1983

1990

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Question 12 of 25

12. At which track did Richard win his 200th race? Hint

Rockingham

Daytona

Darlington

Lowes

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Question 13 of 25

13. True or False: Richard Petty never won the Rookie of the Year?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 14 of 25

14. How many career poles did Richard win in his career? Hint

100

127

200

146

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Question 15 of 25

15. Richard's sponsor for many years was STP. What does STP stand for? Hint

Studabaker Products

Speed Trap Phantom

Sturdy Tough Products

Scientifically Treated Petroleum

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Question 16 of 25

16. In 1972, Richard started the season driving a Plymouth, but switched to what make? Hint

Chevrolet

Dodge

Ford

Pontiac

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Question 17 of 25

17. In Richard's 1000th career start, he finished in what position? Hint

1st

13th

33rd

7th

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Question 18 of 25

18. How many wins did Richard recorded in the Daytona 500? Hint

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Question 19 of 25

19. Which of these 2 names are the names, of two of the four children, of Richard and Linda? Hint

Kyle and Stacey

Kyle and Martha

Sharon and Elizabeth

Lisa and Sharon

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Question 20 of 25

20. In what year did STP become affiliated with Petty Enterprises? Hint

1965

1972

1970

1968

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Question 21 of 25

21. How many victories does Richard have (on superspeedways only) in his career? Hint

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Question 22 of 25

22. In 1973, Richard was inducted into which Hall of fame? Hint

North Carolina

Talladega

Nascar

Winston Cup

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Question 23 of 25

23. In 1987, Richard was presented with which Nascar award? Hint

Safety Award

Gold Crash Helmet Award

Silver Arrow Trophy

Award of Excellence

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Question 24 of 25

24. True or False. Richard and Lee Petty combined to win 11 Nascar championships?

Answer: (Bo Derek)

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Question 25 of 25

25. In which car did Richard compete in NHRA competition? Hint

Thunderbird

Barracuda

Camaro

Cutlass

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which city is Richard's fan club located?

Answer: Kannapolis NC

2. In which year did Richard do his Fan Appreciation Tour?

Answer: 1992

3. True or False. Richard became the first driver to earn more than 1 million dollars in career earnings?

Answer: True

This occured in 1971. It put Richard's career earnings at {$1,300,432.}

4. At which track did Richard make his Winston Cup debut?

Answer: Canadian National Exposition Speedway

Richard's first race was in 1958.

5. In which Nascar themed restaurants is Richard a partner?

Answer: Race Rock

6. Who was the crew chief for Petty Enterprises during the 1998 season?

Answer: Robbie Loomis

7. In which year was Richard born?

Answer: 1937

8. Richard's father's name was what?

Answer: Lee

Lee Petty was a 3 time champion himself, winning in 1954, 1958, and 1959.

9. Richard has won 7 championships, which driver has finished 2nd , behind him, the most times?

Answer: James Hylton

James Hylton finished 2nd in the points twice to Richard, in 1967 and 1971.

10. In which year did Richard make his first start?

Answer: 1958

Richard started 9 races that year and finished 37th in the points.

11. In which year did Richard win his 200th race?

Answer: 1984

Richard won 2 races that year, including his 200th at the Firecracker 400.

12. At which track did Richard win his 200th race?

Answer: Daytona

13. True or False: Richard Petty never won the Rookie of the Year?

Answer: False

He won this honor in 1959.

14. How many career poles did Richard win in his career?

Answer: 127

15. Richard's sponsor for many years was STP. What does STP stand for?

Answer: Scientifically Treated Petroleum

16. In 1972, Richard started the season driving a Plymouth, but switched to what make?

Answer: Dodge

17. In Richard's 1000th career start, he finished in what position?

Answer: 13th

This was accomplished in June, 1986 at Michigan.

18. How many wins did Richard recorded in the Daytona 500?

Answer: 7

This also makes him the winningest driver in Daytona 500 history. These wins came in 1964, 66, 71, 73, 74, 79, and 81.

19. Which of these 2 names are the names, of two of the four children, of Richard and Linda?

Answer: Lisa and Sharon

Lisa, Sharon, Kyle, and Rebecca comprise the four Petty children.

20. In what year did STP become affiliated with Petty Enterprises?

Answer: 1972

1972 began the longest sponsorship deal in Nascar history.

21. How many victories does Richard have (on superspeedways only) in his career?

Answer: 55

22. In 1973, Richard was inducted into which Hall of fame?

Answer: North Carolina

23. In 1987, Richard was presented with which Nascar award?

Answer: Award of Excellence

24. True or False. Richard and Lee Petty combined to win 11 Nascar championships?

Answer: False

Richard has won 7 while Lee won 3 during his career.

25. In which car did Richard compete in NHRA competition?

Answer: Barracuda

Source: Author xylofool

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