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They're Making a Left Turn! Trivia Quiz

A NASCAR Sprint Cup quiz.

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

Author
bubbabruce

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,250

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
487

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the speedway located in Fort Worth, Texas? Hint

Cowboy Speedway

Texas Motor Speedway

Longhorn Speedway

Gibbs Racing Speedway

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is not a concern for Sprint Cup drivers? Hint

fuel remaining

weather

tire condition

number of fans attending

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Question 3 of 10

3. Newcomer Brad Keselowski was part of what team in 2010? Hint

Penske Racing

Richard Childress Racing

Hendrick Motorsports

Roush Fenway Racing

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Question 4 of 10

4. The people who work on the car during the race are called what? Hint

the pit crew

the car guys

the race team

motor men

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Question 5 of 10

5. The track length at Talladega Alabama is what distance? Hint

1.75 miles

2.66 miles

1.0 mile

1.50 miles

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Question 6 of 10

6. The head restraint system used by Sprint Cup drivers is known as what? Hint

bells strap

hans device

non-motion support

airbag

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is a NASCAR driver? Hint

Adam Jackson

Clint Bowyer

Kent Washburn

Larry Walters

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Question 8 of 10

8. Race teams often celebrate in victory lane by doing what? Hint

making long speeches and introducing each team member

singing the national anthem

spraying the driver and each other with soda or other liquids

pushing the car up and down the track

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Question 9 of 10

9. If a crew changes anything about their engine after qualifying, the driver must do what? Hint

not participate in the race

start the race from the back of the group

start 5 spots back from where he qualified

run 10 test laps prior to the race

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who founded NASCAR? Hint

Cale Yarborough

A J Foyt

Bill France Sr

Junior Johnson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the speedway located in Fort Worth, Texas?

Answer: Texas Motor Speedway

The track opened in February 1996. It was managed by Eddie Gossage and owned by Speedway Motorsports Inc in 2010.

2. Which of the following is not a concern for Sprint Cup drivers?

Answer: number of fans attending

Weather plays a big role in racing. Not only whether it is raining or not, but also the temperature makes a difference in how the cars react to the track.

3. Newcomer Brad Keselowski was part of what team in 2010?

Answer: Penske Racing

Brad drove the #12 Dodge. He won at Talladega in 2009.

4. The people who work on the car during the race are called what?

Answer: the pit crew

The leader of the pit crew is the crew chief. He communicates with the driver over a radio during the race.

5. The track length at Talladega Alabama is what distance?

Answer: 2.66 miles

At 2.66 miles long, the tri-oval track at Talladega is almost five times as long as the .533 mile Bristol Speedway.

6. The head restraint system used by Sprint Cup drivers is known as what?

Answer: hans device

The Hans system was developed after the death of racer Dale Earnhardt. It keeps the drivers head and neck immobilized.

7. Which of the following is a NASCAR driver?

Answer: Clint Bowyer

Clint started racing with NASCAR in 2005.

8. Race teams often celebrate in victory lane by doing what?

Answer: spraying the driver and each other with soda or other liquids

Victory lane is mostly a place for short interviews and the presentation of the race trophy. Drivers usually take a celebratory lap of the track and then proceed with their crew to victory lane.

9. If a crew changes anything about their engine after qualifying, the driver must do what?

Answer: start the race from the back of the group

This is meant to stop racers from trying to cheat with a better engine, but many have still come triumphed after this setback.

10. Who founded NASCAR?

Answer: Bill France Sr

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing was founded in the late 1940s to bring structure and regulation to the stock car races that were being held weekends mainly on the East coast.

Source: Author bubbabruce

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