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Quiz about Nextel Cup in Review 2005
Quiz about Nextel Cup in Review 2005

Nextel Cup in Review: 2005 Trivia Quiz


Here we are again, the end of another exciting Nascar season. This is a review of the 2005 Nextel Cup season.

A multiple-choice quiz by racemany2k. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
racemany2k
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
221,617
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
730
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was the 2005 Nextel Cup Champion?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)
Question 2 of 10
2. Which driver had the most victories in the 2005 season? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How many drivers scored their first career Nextel Cup win in 2005? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the 2005 Rookie of the Year?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)
Question 5 of 10
5. How many pole winners were there for the 2005 season? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many different winners were there in the 2005 season? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Like in 2004, it came down to the final race at Homestead to determine the 2005 Nextel Cup Champion. Jimmie Johnson's title hopes ended when he did what? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. 2005 marked the retirement of Rusty Wallace, but another driver that had announced his retirement decided to drive for one more season. Who is he? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. After Tony Stewart won the Brickyard 400 in August, 2005, Tony and his crew did something a little different before going to victory lane. What was it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the 2005 season, who was the 11th place finisher in the final point standings? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was the 2005 Nextel Cup Champion?

Answer: Tony Stewart

After a slow start to the season, Stewart won 5 of a seven race stretch including the Brickyard 400 to start the chase 1st place. Though he did not win a race in the final 10 races he was consistent enough to take home his 2nd championship in four years.
2. Which driver had the most victories in the 2005 season?

Answer: Greg Biffle

Biffle won 6 races including the final race at Homestead.
3. How many drivers scored their first career Nextel Cup win in 2005?

Answer: 3

2005 saw three new faces grace victory lane. Kasey Kahne who had a history for finishing second finally broke into the win column with a victory at the spring race at Richmond. Kyle Busch, younger brother to 2004 Champion Kurt Busch, won 2 races at Phoenix and California, both were the fall races for both Tracks. Carl Edwards won 4 races including two of the last four races and both races at Atlanta.
4. Who was the 2005 Rookie of the Year?

Answer: Kyle Busch

Though finishing 20th in the final point standings, Kyle won two races and proved that he is for real. Look out big brother!
5. How many pole winners were there for the 2005 season?

Answer: 17

For the third straight year, Ryan Newman led the series in poles with 8. Other drivers winning poles: Elliot Sadler(4), Tony Stewart(3), Drivers with two poles: Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne. Jamie McMurray, Dale Jarrett, Joe Nemecheck, Brian Vickers, Kyle Busch, Micheal Waltrip, Scott Riggs, and Denny Hamlin had one pole each.
6. How many different winners were there in the 2005 season?

Answer: 15

The wins were spread out more than 2004. The top 10 in the final point standings won 26 of the 36 races in the 2005 season. Of the 10 chase contenders only Rusty Wallace failed to win a race.
7. Like in 2004, it came down to the final race at Homestead to determine the 2005 Nextel Cup Champion. Jimmie Johnson's title hopes ended when he did what?

Answer: Cut a tire and hit the wall

For the 3rd year, Johnson has had the title within reach only to lose it. He cut a tire and spun in front of Jeff Gordon, and bounced off of the wall ending his day and chance at the championship.
8. 2005 marked the retirement of Rusty Wallace, but another driver that had announced his retirement decided to drive for one more season. Who is he?

Answer: Mark Martin

Due to problems finding a replacement driver for the #6 Ford, Jack Roush asked Mark Martin to come back for one more season.
9. After Tony Stewart won the Brickyard 400 in August, 2005, Tony and his crew did something a little different before going to victory lane. What was it?

Answer: Climbed the fence by the start/finish line

Like Indy 500 champ Helio Castroneves had done a few years prior, Tony climbed the fence up to the starter stand during his victory celebration. His crew followed suit and climbed the fence next to him.
10. In the 2005 season, who was the 11th place finisher in the final point standings?

Answer: Jeff Gordon

2005 was considered a disappointment for Jeff Gordon and his crew. Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports crew had a great final 10 races, including a win at Martinsville. Gordon had four championships to his credit still.
Source: Author racemany2k

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