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Nascar Nuts Trivia Quiz

This quiz is a combination on the history and wonders of Nascar. Good luck with the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
diamondjim68

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,228

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does NASCAR stand for? Hint

National American Stock Car Automobile Racing

Nextel Association of Stock Car Automobile racing

National Annual Stock Car Automobile Racing

National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the organization sanctioned by Nascar immediately before it became Sprint Cup? Hint

Craftsman Truck Series

Winston World Cup

Nextel

Nationwide Series

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was the first sanctioned Nascar race held? Hint

Nashville, Tenn.

Daytona Beach, Fla.

Indianapolis, Ind.

Charlotte, N.C.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these Nascar drivers won the most championships? Hint

Darrell Waltrip

Dale Earnhardt

Lee Petty

Cale Yarborough

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Question 5 of 10

5. When was the first time Richard Petty won the Nascar championship? Hint

1971

1967

1974

1964

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the 1994 championship? Hint

Jeff Gordon

Alan Kutwicki

Terry Labonte

Dale Earnhardt

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where is Nascar's main headquarters located? Hint

Indianapolis, Ind.

Nashville, Tenn.

Daytona Beach, Fla.

Atlanta, Ga.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Nascar's first Rookie of the Year? Hint

Doug Cooper

Richard Petty

Shorty Rollins

Billy Wade

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Question 9 of 10

9. What goal did Jeff Gordon accomplish in 1995? Hint

He became the first driver to drive 300 mph

He was the first driver to win the Cup 8 times.

He became the youngest person to win the Cup

He won his 6 consecutive races

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year did Bobby Allison win the championship? Hint

1985

1984

1988

1983

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does NASCAR stand for?

Answer: National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing

NASCAR is widely considered the most marketed and important race in America.

2. What was the name of the organization sanctioned by Nascar immediately before it became Sprint Cup?

Answer: Nextel

Nascar also oversees Nascar local racing, the Whelen Modified tour, and the Whelen All-American series.

3. Where was the first sanctioned Nascar race held?

Answer: Charlotte, N.C.

This race was held in 1949 and was founded by Bill France, a gas station owner and race car driver.

4. Which of these Nascar drivers won the most championships?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt

Earnhardt won 7 Cups. First time was in 1980, then in 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, and 1997. Richard Petty was the first to win 7.

5. When was the first time Richard Petty won the Nascar championship?

Answer: 1964

"King Richard" won over 200 races in his entire career. More than any other driver in history. His other wins were in 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, and 1979.

6. Who won the 1994 championship?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt

Earnhardt's other championships were in 1980, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, and 1993.

7. Where is Nascar's main headquarters located?

Answer: Daytona Beach, Fla.

Nascar also has offices in Charlotte N.C. Mike Helton was the 2008 President and Brian France was the chairman.

8. Who was Nascar's first Rookie of the Year?

Answer: Shorty Rollins

The first year Nascar had this award was in 1958.

9. What goal did Jeff Gordon accomplish in 1995?

Answer: He became the youngest person to win the Cup

Gordon won the championship in 1995 at the age of 24. He also repeated his success in 1997, 1998, and 2001.

10. What year did Bobby Allison win the championship?

Answer: 1983

This was Allison's only Cup win.

Source: Author diamondjim68

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