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Notable Numbers in Racing Trivia Quiz

Certain numbers in Nascar have been associated with certain owners.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
176,980

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2003, John Andretti attempted a few races with Richard Childress using this number. However, it is most notable when used by Junie Donlavey's team. Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. A.J. Foyt's team competed part time with the number 14 in Nascar. In 1999, which NASCAR driver owned the rights to use the 14? Hint

Morgan Shepherd

Geoffrey Bodine

Ernie Irvan

Buddy Baker

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the early and mid 1990s, which number did independent driver Billy Standridge use? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2003, Nelson Bowers used the 01. How many other drivers competed with that number in the season? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2002, the Beth Ann Morgenthau-owned 49 went through a merry-go-round of drivers. Six drivers competed in the 49 that year.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which owner/driver had the number 17 before Jack Roush?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who owned the number 11 before Brett Bodine? Hint

Tim Flock

Dave Marcis

James Hylton

Junior Johnson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which number did Buckshot Jones use from 1997 to 2000 on a limited basis? Hint

zero

double zero

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which number did Bob Whitcomb use in the late 1980s and early 1990s? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Robby Gordon drove which number in 2000? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2003, John Andretti attempted a few races with Richard Childress using this number. However, it is most notable when used by Junie Donlavey's team.

Answer: 90

After sponsorship troubles began in 1998, Donlavey had to cut back on Nascar racing. In 2004, his team unsuccessfully attempted the Daytona 500 and focused on ARCA-sanctioned events. The 90 RCR car was part of an AOL 9.0 promotion.

2. A.J. Foyt's team competed part time with the number 14 in Nascar. In 1999, which NASCAR driver owned the rights to use the 14?

Answer: Ernie Irvan

After yet another near-death experience, Irvan had to retire from Nascar. Boris Said and Randy LaJoie each competed in two events with Federated Auto Parts as the primary sponsor.

3. In the early and mid 1990s, which number did independent driver Billy Standridge use?

Answer: 47

Standridge competed in a white Ford. Even in 1998, he used Thunderbirds.

4. In 2003, Nelson Bowers used the 01. How many other drivers competed with that number in the season?

Answer: 6

After the injury to Jerry Nadeau, Joe Nemechek, Mike Skinner, Boris Said, Mike Wallace, and Jason Keller took over.

5. In 2002, the Beth Ann Morgenthau-owned 49 went through a merry-go-round of drivers. Six drivers competed in the 49 that year.

Answer: True

The five were: Shawna Robinson, Kevin Lepage, Stuart Kirby, Stacy Compton, Ron Hornaday, and Derrike Cope. In 2002 and 2003, the team had limited sponsorship. In 2004, Schwan's Home Service signed a full season contract, with Ken Schrader as the driver.

6. Which owner/driver had the number 17 before Jack Roush?

Answer: Darrell Waltrip

Waltrip had his final five wins in his own Chevrolet from 1990 to 1992. Waltrip raced with his own team until 1998 and raced for Travis Carter for the 1999 and 2000 seasons.

7. Who owned the number 11 before Brett Bodine?

Answer: Junior Johnson

Johnson had several prominent drivers compete for his team. Among them were Darrell Waltrip, Geoffrey Bodine, Cale Yarborough, Terry Labonte, and Bill Elliott.

8. Which number did Buckshot Jones use from 1997 to 2000 on a limited basis?

Answer: double zero

Jones didn't have full sponsorship while competing for his own team. The car was a Pontiac.

9. Which number did Bob Whitcomb use in the late 1980s and early 1990s?

Answer: 10

Whitcomb owned the Chevrolet that gave Derrike Cope the win in the 1990 Daytona 500.

10. Robby Gordon drove which number in 2000?

Answer: 13

Gordon competed in 17 races that year. PJ Jones competed in two others. Mike Held was listed as the official owner.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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