Ultimate NASCAR Quiz: History and Trivia (Part 1)

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The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, short for NASCAR, is an American auto racing operating company that it's best known for stock racing.  The company was founded by Bill France SR. in 1948, and his son, Jim France, has been the CEO since August 6, 2018. 

The NASCAR company is currently headquartered in Daytona Beach Florida. The race each year sanctions over 1,500 races and brings thousands of stock cars in their tracks. Although some people prefer Formula 1 over NASCAR, the truth is some of the best muscle cars were inspired by NASCAR stock ones. 

Are you a true fan of NASCAR? Quickly rev your engine and start our quiz to find out whether you can be a champion!


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NASCAR (Part 1) Quiz Questions

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Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

NASCAR might not be the oldest racing organization out there, but it certainly has a rich history. Do you know the year it was founded?

  • A
    1948
  • B
    1938
  • C
    1955
  • D
    1943

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 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

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 12

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

Question 13

The first race officially sanctioned by NASCAR took place on June 19, 1949. The question is — where?

  • A
    Daytona International Speedway
  • B
    Charlotte Speedway
  • C
    Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • D
    Texas Motor Speedway

Question 14

NASCAR is known for the incredible amount of money that companies spend on sponsorships. How much does sponsoring a team for a single race typically cost?

  • A
    Around $500,000
  • B
    Around $100,000
  • C
    Around $700,000
  • D
    Around $6 million

Question 15

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 16

The closest finish in NASCAR history happened at the 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400. Driving for PPI Motorsports in a Pontiac, Ricky Craven beat Kurt Busch of Roush Racing in an unbelievably close call. How much time did Craven beat Busch by?

  • A
    0.002 seconds
  • B
    0.001 seconds
  • C
    0.2 seconds
  • D
    0.00001 seconds

Question 17

A NASCAR racer is only as good as their crew. How many members does a typical NASCAR pit crew consist of?

  • A
    10
  • B
    6
  • C
    7
  • D
    12

Question 18

Did you know that trucks compete in NASCAR as well? Of course, the racing versions are quite different from the production models. How much lighter are NASCAR-spec trucks on average?

  • A
    1,000 pounds
  • B
    400 pounds
  • C
    350 pounds
  • D
    100 pounds

Question 19

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 20

You need a ton of power to hit 200 mph and stay at that speed for hours. Do you know just how much horsepower NASCAR cars have?

  • A
    Around 700
  • B
    Around 1000
  • C
    Around 900
  • D
    Around 600

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