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Bruce McLaren's Race Cars Trivia Quiz

Bruce McLaren was a race car driver and designer. His cars raced in the Can-Am, Indy Car and Formula One series'. Here are 5 multiple choice questions about the man and his machines.

A multiple-choice quiz by dwcdaid. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dwcdaid

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,901

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
345

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Question 1 of 5

1. Where was Bruce McLaren from? Hint

Scotland

Australia

New Zealand

England

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Question 2 of 5

2. In 1966, Bruce raced the McLaren M1B which had design origins from the Zerex Special he bought from Roger Penske. What kind of engine did the M1B have? Hint

5.3L Ford

4.5L Oldsmobile

5.3L Chevrolet

4.7L Ford

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Question 3 of 5

3. What color were the Team McLaren cars? Hint

Papaya Orange

British Racing Green

Banana Yellow

Fire Engine Red

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Question 4 of 5

4. Team McLaren finished first and second in the 1967, 1968, and 1969 Can-Am Championships, with Bruce McLaren winning twice. Who was the driver that finished second twice and won it once? Hint

Dan Gurney

Peter Revson

Denny Hulme

Jim Hall

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Question 5 of 5

5. How did Bruce McLaren die in 1970? Hint

Died of a heart attack

Killed during a race

Killed testing a car

Killed in a plane crash

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Bruce McLaren from?

Answer: New Zealand

Born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1937. The son of a mechanic, he started racing internationally in 1958.

2. In 1966, Bruce raced the McLaren M1B which had design origins from the Zerex Special he bought from Roger Penske. What kind of engine did the M1B have?

Answer: 4.5L Oldsmobile

That 274 cubic inches doesn't seem like that much, does it? Especially compared to the 8.1L (494 cubic inch) Chevy that was in the 1971 M8F McLaren.

3. What color were the Team McLaren cars?

Answer: Papaya Orange

It wasn't until I saw a McLaren in person at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, that I truly knew how striking that color was, and photographs just didn't do it justice.

4. Team McLaren finished first and second in the 1967, 1968, and 1969 Can-Am Championships, with Bruce McLaren winning twice. Who was the driver that finished second twice and won it once?

Answer: Denny Hulme

Jim Hall was the creator/owner of the Chaparrals. Peter Revson won the Can-Am Chapionship in a McLaren in 1971. Dan Gurney raced a Gulf Oil sponsored Team McLaren car in three races in 1970, but was forced to leave by his personal sponsor, Castrol.

5. How did Bruce McLaren die in 1970?

Answer: Killed testing a car

June, 1970, Bruce was killed test driving the M8D.

Source: Author dwcdaid

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