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Question 1

Although nowadays he is a broadcaster for Fox NASCAR, in the past he was a famous driver. He is known for his famous rivalry with Dale Earnhardt. What's his name?

  • A
    Chase Elliott
  • B
    Jeff Gordon
  • C
    Paul Menard
  • D
    Baxter Price

Question 2

His name is synonymous with NASCAR. His legendary career probably won't be topped by anybody, at least in the near future. He has 200 victories and holds the record for most NASCAR Cup Series wins in a season. What's his name?

  • A
    Ryan Newman
  • B
    Richard Petty
  • C
    Dave Marcis
  • D
    Davey Allison

Question 3

Flags are one of the main ways that the personnel of the race track can communicate with the drivers. Take the green flag, for instance — what does it mean?

  • A
    There has been an accident
  • B
    The weather conditions are satisfactory
  • C
    The race has started
  • D
    All drivers must slow down

Question 4

Which is the first NASCAR race of the year?

  • A
    Dixie Vodka 400
  • B
    Daytona 500
  • C
    Food City Dirty Race
  • D
    Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500

Question 5

What is the highest temperature that a NASCAR car can reach during the race?

  • A
    100 degrees F
  • B
    130 degrees F
  • C
    170 degrees F
  • D
    120 degrees F

Question 6

This driver didn't earn the nickname "The Intimidator" for no reason. He won a total of 76 Winston Cup races over the course of his 4 decade career. Can you name him?

  • A
    Sterling Marlin
  • B
    Ricky Rudd
  • C
    Dale Earnhardt
  • D
    Jimmy Spencer

Question 7

This driver, otherwise known as "Smoke", became the ninth driver to win three championships with his come-from-behind 2011 title. In total he has won the championship three times. What's his name?

  • A
    Tony Stewart
  • B
    Tom Flock
  • C
    Jim Paschal
  • D
    Kyle Busch

Question 8

The spotter is one of the NASCAR driver's best friends and aides. What is the spotter's main task?

  • A
    To perform CPR in case of a crash
  • B
    To update the driver on the race situation
  • C
    To coordinate the pit stop repairs
  • D
    To replace the driver if they're too tired to continue

Question 9

He is an American auto racing driver who competes in the IndyCar Series driving the No. 48 Honda. He is also a seven time NASCAR Cup Series champion, as he competed full-time from 2002 to 2020, driving the No. 48 Chevrolet. What's his name?

  • A
    Tim Richmond
  • B
    Darel Dieringer
  • C
    Jimmie Johnson
  • D
    Bob Welborn

Question 10

With those mighty engines, NASCAR vehicles are certainly not the lightest in motorsport. Moreover, their weight is regulated. What is the average weight of a NASCAR car?

  • A
    3,200 lbs
  • B
    3,600 lbs
  • C
    2,500 lbs
  • D
    2,900 lbs

Question 11

This driver, known as "The Closer", drives the Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing. He won the 2014 Cup Series. What's his name?

  • A
    Ron Bouchard
  • B
    Earl Balmer
  • C
    Tom Pistone
  • D
    Kevin Harvick

Question 12

This driver competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series and drives the No. 11 Toyota Camry. He is the first rookie to qualify for Chase the Nextel Cup. Who is he?

  • A
    Jordan Anderson
  • B
    Bob Barron
  • C
    Tom Cox
  • D
    Denny Hamlin

Question 13

Who is generally regarded as the greatest driver in the history of NASCAR?

  • A
    Jeff Gordon
  • B
    David Pearson
  • C
    Kevin Harvick
  • D
    Richard Petty

Question 14

This driver competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 2 Ford Mustang for Team Penske, and part time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 12 Mustang. What's his name?

  • A
    Tony Stewart
  • B
    Brad Keselowski
  • C
    Herb Thompson
  • D
    Ned Jarrett

Question 15

Many movies have been made involving NASCAR racing. Which one of these films features two NASCAR drivers that make cameos?

  • A
    Baby Driver
  • B
    Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
  • C
    Ford v Ferrari
  • D
    Days of Thunder

Question 16

This driver has won the 1984 NASCAR Cup Series as Rookie of the Year and the 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Championship. What's his name?

  • A
    Rex White
  • B
    Rusty Wallace
  • C
    Jimmie Johnson
  • D
    Lee Petty

Question 17

Although a long time ago, this driver competed in just 560 races, yet scored 83 wins. He won three consecutive championships in 1976, 1977, and 1978. What's his name?

  • A
    Mark Martin
  • B
    Kevin Harvick
  • C
    Bobby Isaac
  • D
    Cale Yarborough

Question 18

This driver is only 35 years old, but has a career that many would envy. He has 57 wins to his name and is a two-time champion. Across all three of NASCAR's national series, he holds an all-time record of 213 victories. What's his name?

  • A
    Richard Petty
  • B
    David Pearson
  • C
    Kyle Busch
  • D
    Darryl Waltrip

Question 19

Nicknamed "Sliced Bread," this driver won the Nationwide Series at only 18 years of age. He drives the Ford Mustang GT for Team Penske. What's his name?

  • A
    Benny Parsons
  • B
    Joey Logano
  • C
    Matt Kenseth
  • D
    Jack Smith

Question 20

The cabin of a NASCAR race car can get very hot during the race. As a result, the drivers sweat quite excessively. Just how much liquid can a NASCAR driver lose during a race?

  • A
    Between 3 and 4 pounds
  • B
    Around 1 pound
  • C
    Around 5 pounds
  • D
    Around 2 pounds

Question 21

This driver is also known as an author, analyst, and former national television broadcaster. He raced from 1972 to 2005 in the former NASCAR Winston Cup Series. He is known for driving the No. 17 Chevrolet. What's his name?

  • A
    Denny Hamlin
  • B
    Fred Lorenzen
  • C
    Darrell Waltrip
  • D
    Carl Edwards

Question 22

Here's another legend of NASCAR racing, although he died early in a car crash. This driver won the 1957 Grand National Series Most Popular Driver and was a Daytona 500 champion for three consecutive years. What's his name?

  • A
    Elias Bowie
  • B
    Elmer Cooper
  • C
    Ernie Derr
  • D
    Fireball Roberts

Question 23

Which is the most popular and largest NASCAR series today?

  • A
    The Camping World Truck Series
  • B
    The Xfinity Series
  • C
    The NASCAR Cup Series
  • D
    ARCA Menards Series

Question 24

This is the car that made Dale Earnhardt a legend of NASCAR racing. It helped him win 11 races and his third championship. No wonder the car has gained cult status. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Oldsmobile Series 98
  • B
    Ford Galaxie
  • C
    Hudson Hornet
  • D
    Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

Question 25

If you've read our introduction, you'll already know this, but where are the NASCAR headquarters located?

  • A
    Daytona Beach, Florida
  • B
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • C
    Mobile, Alabama
  • D
    Chicago, Illinois

Question 26

After racing the 2007 Craftsman Truck and Busch series, this car helped its foreign manufacturer win three championships. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Toyota Camry
  • B
    Lexus IS300
  • C
    Datsun 240Z
  • D
    Toyota GR Supra

Question 27

It's hard to overstate NASCAR's popularity in the US — only one sport is more popular than the iconic racing series. Which one?

  • A
    Baseball
  • B
    Football
  • C
    Basketball
  • D
    Soccer

Question 28

This driver is the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion and a two time Xfinity Series champion. What's his name?

  • A
    Erik Jones
  • B
    Jack Smith
  • C
    Martin Truex Jr.
  • D
    Jimmie Johnson

Question 29

A lot is expected from this driver in the future. In 2016, when he was considered a rookie, he won the Nationwide Series. What's his name?

  • A
    Martin Truex Jr.
  • B
    Chase Elliott
  • C
    David Ragan
  • D
    Reed Sorenson

Question 30

He was a former stock car racing driver and owner. He was the founder of the famous Alabama Gang. He won the 1983 Winston Cup champion and the Daytona 500 in 1978, 1982, and 1988. What's his name?

  • A
    Tiny Lund
  • B
    Jack Smith
  • C
    Bobby Allison
  • D
    Harry Gant

Question 31

This driver has won 16 Most Popular Driver awards. Not even Dale Earnhardt Jr. can top that! What's his name?

  • A
    Wendell Scott
  • B
    J.D. McDuffie
  • C
    Bill Elliott
  • D
    Bobby Allison

Question 32

NASCAR is known for its incredible commitment to drivers' safety. Who was the last driver to be fatally injured in an accident during a NASCAR race?

  • A
    Ernie Irvan
  • B
    Dale Earnhardt Sr.
  • C
    Lee Petty
  • D
    Neil Bonnett

Question 33

How many laps are there in the Daytona 500?

  • A
    150 laps
  • B
    10 laps
  • C
    200 laps
  • D
    100 laps

Question 34

This driver never competed full-time. Nevertheless, he still retired from NASCAR with 50 wins. In the '80s he won the championship as a team owner. What's his name?

  • A
    Clint Bowyer
  • B
    Junior Johnson
  • C
    Bobby Labonte
  • D
    Neil Bonnett

Question 35

This driver competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Chip Ganassi Racing. What's his name?

  • A
    Ryan Newman
  • B
    Speedy Thomson
  • C
    Kurt Busch
  • D
    Davey Allison

Question 36

This driver is truly legendary. He won 46 races, including three big races. What's his name?

  • A
    Buck Baker
  • B
    Greg Biffle
  • C
    Harry Gant
  • D
    Jimmy Means

Question 37

The king of NASCAR, Richard Petty spent his final 10 years inside this car. During that time, he scored five wins, the most notable being his 200th victory. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    MG T-type
  • B
    Buick Somerset
  • C
    Pontiac Grand Prix
  • D
    Chevrolet Impala

Question 38

This car was a highly modified, short-lived version of its production version. Its design was a response to its primary rival, the Ford Torino. What's its name?

  • A
    Buick Gran Sport
  • B
    Plymouth Superbird
  • C
    Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
  • D
    Ford Torino

Question 39

This iconic car raced in 1952 and 1954. Throughout those years it won 66 races, a record for the time. The car was driven by the legendary Herb Thomas. What's it called?

  • A
    Austin Healey Sprite
  • B
    AMC Matador
  • C
    Ford Coupe
  • D
    Hudson Hornet

Question 40

NASCAR races usually happen on Sundays. However, that doesn't mean that the teams and the racers are idle for the rest of the week. What happens at a NASCAR race track on, say Wednesdays and Tuesdays?

  • A
    The teams mingle and party with each other
  • B
    The race track is repaved
  • C
    Nothing happens and the racers just rest before the main race
  • D
    The race cars are tested

Question 41

There are many racing circuits across the US that host NASCAR races. However, only one of them has the privilege of only hosting one race — once per season. Which circuit is that?

  • A
    Daytona International Speedway
  • B
    Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • C
    Autodrome Chaudière
  • D
    Bristol Motor Speedway

Question 42

This car was introduced in 2011, but its NASCAR version only succeeded in 2013 with Brad Keselowski as its driver. Can you name it?

  • A
    Ford Fusion
  • B
    Ford Focus
  • C
    Ford Galaxie
  • D
    Mercury Montego

Question 43

Usually, engines can last for decades. However, NASCAR engines don't last for so long. For how many seasons do they last?

  • A
    Decades
  • B
    Only one race
  • C
    Three seasons
  • D
    Five years

Question 44

Stripes on the body of a racecar can have multiple meanings. In NASCAR, a specific color is reserved for rookie drivers. What color is that?

  • A
    Yellow
  • B
    Black
  • C
    Blue
  • D
    Orange

Question 45

This driver was known not only as a champion but also for his calm personality. He was called "The Gentleman". He ended his career with 50 wins in only 352 starts. What's his name?

  • A
    Bobby Isaac
  • B
    Junior Johnson
  • C
    Nelson Stacy
  • D
    Ned Jarrett

Question 46

What kind of a qualifications does a NASCAR driver need to have?

  • A
    Driver's license
  • B
    Pass a drug test
  • C
    Pass a physical test
  • D
    B and C

Question 47

Driven by Cale Yarborough, this car won the Daytona 500 and the championship in 1968, thanks to its aerodynamic body. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Nash Ambassador
  • B
    AMC Matador
  • C
    Austin Healey Sprite
  • D
    Mercury Montego

Question 48

This car was built by the legendary Banjo Matthew for Junior Johnson. It was driven by Cale Yarborough and it helped him win the championship in 1978. What's its name?

  • A
    Ford Mustang
  • B
    Oldsmobile Cutlass
  • C
    Chevrolet Silverado
  • D
    Chrysler Imperial

Question 49

He is the father of NASCAR's all-time most successful driver. As a racer however, he was one of NASCAR's pioneers and one of its first superstars. He had a total of 54 wins, while competing in only 427 races. What's his name?

  • A
    Buddy Baker
  • B
    Terry Labonte
  • C
    Jeff Burton
  • D
    Lee Petty

Question 50

All motorsport associations try to make their sport safer for the drivers — and NASCAR is no exception. What specific safety measure was introduced in 1994 on all NASCAR cars?

  • A
    Plexiglass windows
  • B
    Racing cages
  • C
    Roof flaps
  • D
    Airbags

Question 51

NASCAR is a popular sport all across the Southern US — and beyond! However, one place, in particular, is specifically known as the home of NASCAR — or "NASCAR Valley". Which one?

  • A
    Daytona Beach, Florida
  • B
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • C
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • D
    Atlanta, Georgia

Question 52

The 1970 Rebel 400 was a NASCAR event that is known for a crash involving Richard Petty. What did he inspire NASCAR to do?

  • A
    Implement safety belt
  • B
    Implement airbags
  • C
    Implement traction control
  • D
    Implement window nets

Question 53

NASCAR engines need a specific, high-performance fuel to operate. What is the octane rating of the gasoline that is used in NASCAR?

  • A
    98 octane
  • B
    96 octane
  • C
    95 octane
  • D
    91 octane

Question 54

Yet another driver who didn't compete full time in NASCAR, but still achieved a lot. He competed for the original Chevrolet racing team and won the 1960 Grand National Series. What's his name?

  • A
    Dale Earnhardt
  • B
    Ricky Craven
  • C
    Kyle Petty
  • D
    Rex White

Question 55

This car was the company's first entry into NASCAR and as such, it raised a few eyebrows. After all, the company wasn't known for having a racing reputation. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Chevrolet Beretta
  • B
    MG Motor T-Type
  • C
    Porsche 356
  • D
    AMC Matador

Question 56

This iconic car was driven by the likes of Bobby Allison, Terry La Bonte, and Tim Richmond. In fact, even Richard Petty won the 1981 Daytona 500 with it. What's its name?

  • A
    Plymouth Savoy
  • B
    Buick Regal
  • C
    Chrysler Imperial
  • D
    Mercury Cougar

Question 57

He is the driver most famously known for driving the red Dodge Charger, with which he won the Grand National Series in 1970. What's his name?

  • A
    Jack Smith
  • B
    Paul Goldsmith
  • C
    Bobby Isaac
  • D
    Jeff Burton

Question 58

Before this car debuted in the TV Series Burn Notice, it was already a star thanks to Richard Petty. Can you name it?

  • A
    Dodge Challenger R/T
  • B
    Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
  • C
    Dodge Charger Daytona
  • D
    Dodge Aspen

Question 59

Some 60 years ago, when NASCAR racing had just started, Frank Mundy drove this car to a pair of wins for the 1963 season. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
  • B
    Packard V8
  • C
    Ford Galaxie
  • D
    Plymouth Savoy

Question 60

This car was introduced in 1986 and remained in production until 2019. In NASCAR, however, it became the first four-door sedan approved for competition. What's its name?

  • A
    Toyota Camry
  • B
    Ford Torino
  • C
    Ford Taurus
  • D
    Chevrolet Laguna Type S3

Question 61

In 1956, no car could challenge the Chrysler 300C in terms of performance, except one. The car you see in the picture above was truly unstoppable, even against the mighty 300C. Can you name it?

  • A
    Jaguar XK120
  • B
    Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
  • C
    Ford Fairlane
  • D
    Buick Century

Question 62

Not only are the NASCAR vehicles themselves different from the factory versions — so are the tires. What makes them special?

  • A
    Material they are made of
  • B
    Width and lack of treads
  • C
    Thickness
  • D
    Softness

Question 63

What speed can the average NASCAR car reach?

  • A
    120-180 mph
  • B
    300-350 mph
  • C
    100-200 mph
  • D
    150-200 mph

Question 64

Racing isn't only about going fast. It's also about training. What do the drivers have to train for a NASCAR race?

  • A
    Their toes
  • B
    Their lips
  • C
    Their necks
  • D
    Their knees

Question 65

NASCAR is the pride of every American, but from time to time, even foreigners come to enjoy it. This European car showed up at a road NASCAR race and won. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Volkswagen Beetle
  • B
    BMW 635CSi
  • C
    Jaguar XK120
  • D
    Porsche 356

Question 66

No NASCAR team can succeed without a great leader — in this case, the owner. What is the main responsibility of a NASCAR racing team owner?

  • A
    Designing the drivetrain
  • B
    Coaching the drivers
  • C
    Securing funding
  • D
    Promoting the team

Comments (15)

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Fun and challenging.

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it was a good race.Im glad i entered.

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Fun, it was great

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Think I did great for a 75 year old great grandma! Love NASCAR!!!

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I miss hit one question, and mostly missed the question that had to do with early Nascar lke in the 50s and 60s. I'll happy with my 85%. NASCAR drivers should have a DL, that's seem crazy to me that it's not required. 🤔.

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63 out of 66 Although I was able to get almost all of them right, it seemed as if some of your pictures were incorrect

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I enjoyed trying to see what I thought I knew!!

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Loved it, missed a couple (fat fingered it) and that's my story!

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@stowersjames5 The King raced a Plymouth Superbird not A Daytona.

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Some of the questions were a little tricky. But overall, I done pretty good. I got 86% of the questions correct

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@avery_y he did drive a dodge daytona

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@larryt131313 The window net was mandated after Richard Petty's crash at Darlington in 1970.

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SEVERAL OF YOUR QUESTIONS ARE INCORRECT. 1 FOR EXAMPLR THE WINDOW NET WAS INVENTED AND MADE MANITORY AFTER JOE WEATHERLY WAS KILLED AT ROAD RACE IN RIVERSIDE . HID HEAD CAME OUT OF THE WINDOW DURING A ROLLOVER AND IT KILLED HIM.

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NASCAR did NOT ban this car, please get your information from a reliable source

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Richard Petty did NOT drive a Dodge Daytona

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