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Seconds From a Daytona 500 Trivia Quiz

In 2007, Kevin Harvick won the Daytona 500, defeating Mark Martin by .02 seconds. Although people may remember Martin finishing second, other past runner-up finishers have been forgotten. How well do you remember those who were second at Daytona?

A multiple-choice quiz by Evolution2003. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Evolution2003

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,786

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2006, Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 and won the Nextel Cup. Who did he beat to win the Daytona 500? Hint

Kevin Harvick

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Casey Mears

Kurt Busch

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which driver finished second behind Jeff Gordon in 2005, and second to Michael Waltrip in 2003? Hint

Kevin Harvick

Kurt Busch

Tony Stewart

Jimmie Johnson

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2001, Michael Waltrip won the Daytona 500 which was overshadowed by the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. Who finished second in this tragic race? Hint

Kurt Busch

Rusty Wallace

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Jeff Gordon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Daytona 500 winner was the runner up 5 times (1999, 1996, 1995, 1993, and 1984)? Hint

Ricky Rudd

Terry Labonte

Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Bill Elliott

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Question 5 of 10

5. Dale Earnhardt Sr. won the 1998 Daytona 500 after making 20 starts in the "Great American Race." Who finished second? Hint

Dale Jarrett

Rusty Wallace

Bobby Labonte

Jeff Gordon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which driver finished second 3 times in the Daytona 500 (1997, 1990, and 1986)? Hint

Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Ricky Rudd

Bill Elliott

Terry Labonte

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1994, Sterling Marlin won his first of two consecutive Daytona 500s. Which former Daytona 500 winner finished second? Hint

Darrell Waltrip

Bill Elliott

Ernie Irvan

Geoff Bodine

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bobby Allison won his third Daytona 500 in 1988. Who finished second in this event? Hint

Davey Allison

Geoff Bodine

Dale Earnhardt

Ken Schrader

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bill Elliott won his first Daytona 500 in 1985. Who finished second? Hint

Darrell Waltrip

Lake Speed

Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Neil Bonnett

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who finished second in the first ever Daytona 500? Hint

Joe Weatherly

Richard Petty

Fred Lorenzen

Johnny Beauchamp

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2006, Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 and won the Nextel Cup. Who did he beat to win the Daytona 500?

Answer: Casey Mears

Jimmie won the race without his crew chief, Chad Knaus. Knaus was suspended for four races after Jimmie Johnson's Daytona 500 qualifying run. Knaus made an illegal adjustment to the rear window, which resulted in his suspension.

2. Which driver finished second behind Jeff Gordon in 2005, and second to Michael Waltrip in 2003?

Answer: Kurt Busch

Waltrip's win in the 2003 Daytona 500 was his third career win. Gordon's win in the 2005 Daytona 500 was his 70th.

3. In 2001, Michael Waltrip won the Daytona 500 which was overshadowed by the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. Who finished second in this tragic race?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

This was Waltrip's first win in a points race in Nascar's top series.

4. Which Daytona 500 winner was the runner up 5 times (1999, 1996, 1995, 1993, and 1984)?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Dale Earnhardt Sr. had 23 Daytona 500 starts. Although he only won the "Great American Race" once, he had 12 top 5 finishes including 5 second place finishes.

5. Dale Earnhardt Sr. won the 1998 Daytona 500 after making 20 starts in the "Great American Race." Who finished second?

Answer: Bobby Labonte

Dale Earnhardt Sr. won 34 total races at Daytona, but he only won one Daytona 500.

6. Which driver finished second 3 times in the Daytona 500 (1997, 1990, and 1986)?

Answer: Terry Labonte

In 1997, Hendrick Motorsports swept the top three positions in the Daytona 500 with Jeff Gordon winning, Terry Labonte finishing second, and Ricky Craven finishing third.

7. In 1994, Sterling Marlin won his first of two consecutive Daytona 500s. Which former Daytona 500 winner finished second?

Answer: Ernie Irvan

Ernie Irvan won the 1991 Daytona 500 driving for the same team that Sterling was driving for when he won the Daytona 500 in 1994, and 1995. Sterling Marlin finished second in the 1991 Daytona 500.

8. Bobby Allison won his third Daytona 500 in 1988. Who finished second in this event?

Answer: Davey Allison

It was a one-two finish for Bobby and his son Davey.

9. Bill Elliott won his first Daytona 500 in 1985. Who finished second?

Answer: Lake Speed

In 1985, Elliott won 11 races and 11 poles. He also won the first Winston Million in 1985 at Darlington in the Southern 500.

10. Who finished second in the first ever Daytona 500?

Answer: Johnny Beauchamp

Lee Petty won the first Daytona 500 defeating Johnny Beauchamp in a photo finish. The two crossed the line three wide with the lap car of Joe Weatherly. Officials initially called Beauchamp the winner as the three cars crossed the line. Three days later the call was reversed.

Source: Author Evolution2003

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