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Dark Day of Nascar - Feb. 2001 Quiz

In 2001, Nascar lost one of its most popular drivers Dale Earnhardt Sr. This quiz is about that Daytona 500 that changed the sport forever.

A multiple-choice quiz by jbooker8. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jbooker8

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,681

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The 2001 Daytona 500 took place on what date? Hint

February 13th

February 15th

February 18th

February 17th

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bill Elliott started on the pole for the 2001 Daytona 500, but where did Dale Earnhardt Sr. qualify? Hint

7th

14th

3rd

9th

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Question 3 of 10

3. Even after the crashing and losing his life Dale Earnhardt Sr. still scored a finishing position. What place did Dale Sr. finish in his last career race? Hint

10th

12th

28th

23rd

4. On lap 173, the "BIG ONE" happened involving 18 drivers causing the race to be red flagged. The wreck was caused when Robby Gordon and Ward Burton made contact. One driver flipped violently and was hit several times. What driver experienced this wild ride? Hint

Tony Stewart

Bobby Labonte

Mark Martin

Scott Riggs

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Question 5 of 10

5. There were 49 lead changes among 14 drivers in the 2001 Daytona 500. Ward Burton led 53 laps which was more than any driver. How many laps did Dale Sr. lead that day? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dale Earnhardt Sr. was blocking the pack the best he could so Micheal Waltrip and his son Dale Jr. could battle for the win in the closing laps. Both cars were part of DEI (Dale Earnhardt Incorporated) which Sr. owned. While Dale Sr. was wrecking in the mirror, Jr. and Waltrip battled to the line for the win. Did Dale Jr. win the 2001 Daytona 500?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. On the last lap between turns 3 and 4 the accident took place that claimed Earnhardt's life. Driver Sterling Marlin got into Earnhardt's left rear corner causing him to lose control. After attempting to save his car, Earnhardt veered right making contact with another driver. What driver did Earnhardt hit before hitting the wall? Hint

Rusty Wallace

Ken Schrader

Micheal Waltrip

Mike Skinner

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Question 8 of 10

8. Earnhardt sustained many injuries due to his wreck at Daytona such as broken ribs and several abrasions. But what injury resulted in the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr.? Hint

Spinal fracture

Broken neck

Blunt force trauma

Heart attack

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the wreck, Earnhardt had to be cut from the car by safety personnel. Although by rule you have to go to the infield care center after an accident, Earnhardt's injuries were too serious so he was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital. What was the name of the hospital that he went to? Hint

Halifax Medical Center

Florida Regional Medical Center

Daytona Memorial

Daytona Pines Health Group

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mike Helton held a press conference after the news of Earnhardt's death announcing to the racing community of the tragic event that took place. What statement did he give that still echoes in the hearts of many race fans? Hint

"A legend is gone from racing but lives on in all of us."

"Dale Earnhardt did not make it through the wreck."

"Undoubtedly this is one of the toughest announcements I've personally had to make. After the accident in Turn 4 at the end of the Daytona 500, we've lost Dale Earnhardt."

"Racing we be changed forever."

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 2001 Daytona 500 took place on what date?

Answer: February 18th

The 2001 Daytona 500 was run on February 18th with a 1:00 pm race start time. The 200 lap, 500 mile race was televised on FOX.

2. Bill Elliott started on the pole for the 2001 Daytona 500, but where did Dale Earnhardt Sr. qualify?

Answer: 7th

Dale Earnhardt Sr. originally qualified 27th at a speed of 180.694 miles per hour. Earnhardt finished 3rd in his Twin 125 race which catapulted him to 7th for the start.

3. Even after the crashing and losing his life Dale Earnhardt Sr. still scored a finishing position. What place did Dale Sr. finish in his last career race?

Answer: 12th

Due to drivers being one lap down and Earnhardt Sr. taking the white flag he finished in 12th place. He completed 199 of the 200 scheduled laps just one turn from completing the whole race.

Answer: Tony Stewart

The red flag was brought out to clean up the carnage on the backstretch where the 18 cars left piles of metals pieces. All the drivers were okay and this wreck was overshadowed by the accident that claimed Earnhardt's life.

5. There were 49 lead changes among 14 drivers in the 2001 Daytona 500. Ward Burton led 53 laps which was more than any driver. How many laps did Dale Sr. lead that day?

Answer: 16

Dale Earnhardt Sr. was well known for his super speedway skills and driving abilities. Restrictor plate racks such as Daytona and Talladega where drafting plays a big role in winning was suited for Sr.

Answer: No

Micheal Waltrip won the 2001 Daytona 500 and Dale Jr. finished a car length back. This was Waltrip's first points win in his long career and first Daytona win. Even hours after the wreck Waltrip did not find out about the death of his car owner due to all the events that the winner has to participate in.

Answer: Ken Schrader

After Earnhardt and Schrader's cars finally came to rest in the grass of turn four, Schrader climbed out and went to check on Earnhardt's condition. As soon as he realized the seriousness of Dale's condition he waved the safety crews for them to get to him fast.

8. Earnhardt sustained many injuries due to his wreck at Daytona such as broken ribs and several abrasions. But what injury resulted in the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr.?

Answer: Blunt force trauma

After hitting the wall Earnhardt's belt broke causing his body to slam the steering wheel. Dale's open face helmet did not protect Dale enough causing blunt force trauma to his head. As a result of this wreck, Nascar implemented safer barriers, mandatory full face helmet rule, and mandates the use of a head/neck restraint such as a HANS device.

Answer: Halifax Medical Center

Earnhardt was pronounced dead at 5:16 pm at the Halifax Medical Center, where his wife Teresa, son Jr., and car owner Richard Childress stood at his side.

Answer: "Undoubtedly this is one of the toughest announcements I've personally had to make. After the accident in Turn 4 at the end of the Daytona 500, we've lost Dale Earnhardt."

Earnhardt's picture and the (April 29, 1951 - February 18, 2001) phrase was seen around the world on news broadcast and sports channels. The "3" lives on, forever in the heart of race fans and will continue as long as Nascar continues.

Source: Author jbooker8

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