They Sign the Checks Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jack Roush

Seldom seen without his signature Panama hat, the co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing entered the NASCAR scene in 1988 and is also well known for his engineering contributions to the auto industry. His teams have won championships in all three of the sport's top series, including his first Cup title in 2003 with driver Matt Kenseth.

Jack Roush was inducted into the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.

Answer: Junior Johnson

The Wilkes County, North Carolina native began competing in 1955 and quickly became one of the sport's most well known figures. As a team owner, he enjoyed six titles, three each with Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough, before closing his operation in 1995.

Junior received a pardon from President Reagan in 1986 and in 2007, he became part owner in a North Carolina distillery. His "Midnight Moon" is now sold (legally) across the US.

Answer: Tony Stewart

After winning two championships with Joe Gibbs Racing, Stewart left the organization at the end of the 2008 season. His partnership with entrepreneur Gene Haas formed Stewart Haas Racing and the organization won four races in its first season, all with Stewart's team.

"Smoke's" reputation for doing things his own way was further magnified in 2012, when he introduced a third team into the top series, the number 10 Go Daddy Chevrolet, piloted by former IRL star Danica Patrick.

Answer: Robert Yates Racing

After its inception in 1989, Robert Yates Racing formed an alliance with Ford and enjoyed success with several drivers, including Ricky Rudd, Jarrett, Ernie Irvan, and the late Davey Allison. Robert retired in 2007. Two years later, economic woes prompted his son Doug to merge the team with Richard Petty Motorsports.

The younger Yates remained active as one of the sport's top engine builders.

Answer: Michael Waltrip

Toyota made its Cup series debut at the beginning of the 2007 season with cars piloted by Waltrip, Dale Jarrett and David Reutimann. The first two years brought very limited success and the team was not without its share of controversy in the garage.

The organization began a turnaround in 2010 with the addition of Martin Truex, Jr., who was joined two years later by Clint Bowyer and veteran Mark Martin.

Answer: Hendrick Motorsports

The Concord, NC based organization has employed a number of popular drivers, including Darrell Waltrip, Ken Schrader, Kyle Busch, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Team owner Rick Hendrick founded the non-profit Hendrick Marrow Program in 1997. A Charlotte area road bears the name of his father "Papa" Joe, who passed away in 2004. Both men are past recipients of North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, an honor given to state citizens for contributions and extraordinary service.

Answer: Glen and Leonard Wood

Wood Brothers Racing began in 1950 and started the 2013 season as the oldest active team on the circuit. During its long relationship with Ford Motor Company, the 21 car has been driven by many NASCAR greats including Donnie Allison, Neil Bonnett, and David Pearson.

Both Glen and Leonard have been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Answer: Roger Penske

Brad Keselowski drove the Number 2 Miller Lite Dodge into Victory Lane five times during the season, winning the title by thirty-nine points over second place Clint Bowyer. "The Captain" had enjoyed years of success with Hall of Fame driver Rusty Wallace and was finally able to add a Sprint Cup championship to his long list of accomplishments.

Answer: Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

DEI was formed in 1980 by the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr., and his wife Teresa. After her husband's death in 2001, Teresa continued to operate the company until economic and sponsorship woes prompted the merger. Earnhardt Ganassi Racing won four races in its second season, three with Jamie MacMurray and one with former Formula One star Juan Pablo Montoya.

Answer: Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress retired from driving in 1981, choosing to continue his career as a full time owner. In 2001, he became the first owner to win titles in all three of the sport's top series when Kevin Harvick won the Nationwide (then Busch) championship.

Other notable drivers within the company have included Jeff Burton, Ricky Rudd and Richard's grandsons Austin and Ty Dillon.