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Test yourself! Take this Ryan Newman Quiz | NASCAR

How much do you know about "Flyin' Ryan"?

A multiple-choice quiz by catch can man. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
catch can man

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
124,338

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
720

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Question 1 of 5

1. What position did Ryan Newman finish at Kansas in 2001? Hint

10th

2nd

17th

36th

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Question 2 of 5

2. Does Newman have an engineering degree from Purdue Universtiy?

Yes

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Question 3 of 5

3. Where did Ryan win his first Winston Cup points race? Hint

New Hampshire International Speedway

Texas Motor Speedway

Lowe's Motor Speedway

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which of these did not sponsor Ryan Newman in 2002? Hint

Wega

Alltell

Mead

Speedpass

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Question 5 of 5

5. Was Newman rookie of the year in the 2002 Winston Cup?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What position did Ryan Newman finish at Kansas in 2001?

Answer: 2nd

He finished 2nd to winner Jeff Gordon. Not many drivers can say they almost won their first Winston Cup race before their rookie year.

2. Does Newman have an engineering degree from Purdue Universtiy?

Answer: Yes

Purdue University is located in Indiana. It is not very far from Ryan's hometown of South Bend.

3. Where did Ryan win his first Winston Cup points race?

Answer: New Hampshire International Speedway

He won here in 2002, his rookie season. This was his first win in a points event. Before that, he had won the Winston All-Star race, a non points event held at Lowe's Motor Speedway, also in 2002.

4. Which of these did not sponsor Ryan Newman in 2002?

Answer: Mead

Alltell was his primary sponsor. Speedpass and Wega were associate sponsors.

5. Was Newman rookie of the year in the 2002 Winston Cup?

Answer: True

Even though he finished 6th in the driver's standings behind rookie rival Jimmie Johnson, who finished 5th in the driver's standings, he beat him in rookie points.

Source: Author catch can man

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