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Quiz about NASCAR Champions
Quiz about NASCAR Champions

NASCAR Champions Trivia Quiz


A look at NASCAR history.

A multiple-choice quiz by tomws1963. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
tomws1963
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
132,891
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
782
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1949, what manufacturer won the championship? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What year was Chevrolet's first manufacture's championship? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Cotton Owens finished second to what driver in the 1959 championship season? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Joe Weatherly was the first driver to win 2 championships in a row?


Question 5 of 10
5. When was the year Darrell Waltrip won his last championship? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many championships has Bill Elliot won? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many times did Lee Petty win the championship? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many years after Lee Petty won his last championship, did it take for Richard Petty to win his first? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Decimals were once used in the point scoring system?


Question 10 of 10
10. How many championships has Rusty Wallace won? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1949, what manufacturer won the championship?

Answer: Oldsmobile

Only 3 manufactures were in the 8 races run that year, Olds, Lincoln, and Plymouth. It was the first year the Championship was awarded.
2. What year was Chevrolet's first manufacture's championship?

Answer: 1958

Chevrolet did not run in NASCAR until 1955.
3. Cotton Owens finished second to what driver in the 1959 championship season?

Answer: Lee Petty

He finished in second by 1830 points. Lee Petty had 11,792 points, and Cotton Owens had 9962.
4. Joe Weatherly was the first driver to win 2 championships in a row?

Answer: False

Buck Baker was the first to win 2 in a row, and Herb Thomas was the first to win 2.
5. When was the year Darrell Waltrip won his last championship?

Answer: 1985

Bill Elliott finished second that year, but finally got his first in 1988.
6. How many championships has Bill Elliot won?

Answer: 1

His only crown was in 1988.
7. How many times did Lee Petty win the championship?

Answer: 3

His last one in 1959.
8. How many years after Lee Petty won his last championship, did it take for Richard Petty to win his first?

Answer: 5

It was done in 1964, beating Ned Jarrett by 5302 points who came in second.
9. Decimals were once used in the point scoring system?

Answer: True

For the years; 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1972, 1973, and 1974.
10. How many championships has Rusty Wallace won?

Answer: 1

Finished second in 1988 and 1993.
Source: Author tomws1963

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