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Quiz about History of Midget Auto Racing

History of Midget Auto Racing Trivia Quiz

Midget Auto Racing history from the 1970s onwards!

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

Author
MORTRACING

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
34,504

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
449

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these drivers has won the Turkey Night grand prix the most times by the end of the 1990s? Hint

Chuck Gurney

Parnelli Jones

Stan Fox

Ron Shuman

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many midget drivers have competed in the Belleville Midget Nationals and in the 2001 season were racing in NASCAR? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who won the USAC Midget National Title in 1978? Hint

Russ Gamester

Steve Lotshaw

Sleepy Tripp

Rich Vogler

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Question 4 of 10

4. What prizemoney did the winner receive for winning the very first Belleville Midget Nationals in 1978? Hint

1,750 dollars

2,000 dollars

1,000 dollars

1,500 dolars

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who won the RMMRA Midget title in 1978? Hint

EddieJackson

Randy Roberts

Mike Gregg

Dave Strickland

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Question 6 of 10

6. Tommy White won the Belleville Midget Nationals in 1986 with which engine? Hint

Pontiac

Cosworth

Volkswagen

Chevy II

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who won the Copperworld Classic in 1991? Hint

Robby Flock

Stevie Reeves

Jeff Gordon

Tony Stewart

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many midgets started the A-Main of the Belleville Midget Nationals Finals in 1983? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the very first winner of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in 1987? Hint

Scott Hatton

Rich Vogler

Sammy Swindell

Kevin Olson

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many women competed in the Belleville Midget Nationals during the 70s, 80s and 90s? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these drivers has won the Turkey Night grand prix the most times by the end of the 1990s?

Answer: Ron Shuman

Ron Shuman has won it 7 times in 1979-80, 1982, 1984, 1987, and 1992-93.

2. How many midget drivers have competed in the Belleville Midget Nationals and in the 2001 season were racing in NASCAR?

Answer: 5

The five are: Jason Leffler, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, John Andretti and Ken Schrader.

3. Who won the USAC Midget National Title in 1978?

Answer: Rich Vogler

In 1978 Vogler won, Steve Lotshaw was 2nd, and Mel Kenyon came 3rd.

4. What prizemoney did the winner receive for winning the very first Belleville Midget Nationals in 1978?

Answer: 1,000 dollars

The total purse in 1978 was 12,130 dollars of which the winner took 1,000.

5. Who won the RMMRA Midget title in 1978?

Answer: Mike Gregg

Mike Gregg won driving for Hank and Scott Hersh.

6. Tommy White won the Belleville Midget Nationals in 1986 with which engine?

Answer: Volkswagen

He won driving the Volkswagen of Bobby White.

7. Who won the Copperworld Classic in 1991?

Answer: Stevie Reeves

Stevie won with the Wilkie Brothers midget.

8. How many midgets started the A-Main of the Belleville Midget Nationals Finals in 1983?

Answer: 28

A record number of cars started the A-Main in 1983.

9. Who was the very first winner of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in 1987?

Answer: Rich Vogler

Rich Vogler won in 1987, followed by Gene Gennetten and then Kevin Doty.

10. How many women competed in the Belleville Midget Nationals during the 70s, 80s and 90s?

Answer: 3

Sarah Mccune, Jeri Rice, and Denise Bennet have competed in the Nationals.

Source: Author MORTRACING

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