NASCAR: The Ultimate Left Turns Quiz

By: Ruby Scalera
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
NASCAR: The Ultimate Left Turns Quiz
Image: Wikicommons by Larry McTighe

About This Quiz

NASCAR is one of the classic American traditions we just can't help but love. After all, there's nothing quite like fast cars and good times, and NASCAR delivers all that and a whole lot more. In fact, NASCAR has been delivering good times for more than 70 years. From its humble origins as a test of early stock car speeds and performance to the modern-day circuits broadcast on television nationwide and around the world, it has long been a showcase for performance vehicles that push the envelope and race car drivers who are willing to cross the checkered line first - no matter what it takes.

NASCAR has also been home to some of the coolest, most capable vehicles ever produced - and it continues to bear witness to advances in performance and safety like we've never seen before. Do you want speed and loud noises and lots of excitement? You've come to the right place.

Do you have what it takes for a podium finish on this NASCAR quiz? The new racing season is just around the corner, and so now is the perfect time to brush up on your history, statistics, driver biographies and so much more. Put your NASCAR brain to the test. On your mark, get set, GO!

Question 1 - Bill France
Charles Intestine via YouTube
Who first created NASCAR in 1948?
Bill France
Ray Evernham
Lee Iacocca
Harley Earl
Question 2 - NASCAR
Wikicommons by U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sean Mateo White
What does NASCAR stand for?
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
North American Sports Car Auto Racing
North American Stock Car Auto Racing
National American Sports Car Auto Racing
Question 3 - fast
Wikicommons by Photograph by D Ramey Logan
How fast do the race cars go?
150+ miles per hour
200+ miles per hour
250+ miles per hour
300+ miles per hour

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Question 4 - truck series
Wikicommons by Zach Catanzareti Photo [CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]
What sets the Camping World Truck Series apart from the other NASCAR national series?
Only stickshift vehicles can enter.
Only trucks can enter.
Only American cars can enter.
Only classic cars can enter.
Question 5 - series
Wikicommons by Nascarking
How many national series does NASCAR run?
One
Two
Three
Four
Question 6 - white flag
NBC Sports
When the white flag waves, that means:
There is a time out.
There is one lap left.
The race is about to begin.
The race is over.

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Question 7 - Richard Petty
Wikicommons by Ted Van Pelt
Which racer is known as the "King" of stock car racing?
Jimmie Johnson
David Pearson
Richard Petty
Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Question 8 - Daytona Beach
Wikicommons by Flickr user: The Freewheeling Daredevil https://www.flickr.com/photos/daredevil26
Where was the first NASCAR-sanctioned race held?
Atlantic City
Daytona Beach
Ventura
Charlotte
Question 9 - Daytona 500
NASCAR via YouTube
What made the 1979 Daytona 500 special?
It was Bill France Jr.'s first year in charge of NASCAR.
It was the first fully televised 500-mile race.
It was the first NASCAR race on pavement.
It was the first race after NASCAR was incorporated.

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Question 10 - NASCAR inside
Wikicommons by Brandon Zeman
How hot do the interiors of NASCAR race cars get during the race?
110 degrees
120 degrees
130 degrees
150 degrees
Question 11 - manu Daytona 500
Wikicommons by U.S. Air Force photo by Larry McTighe
Which car manufacturer leads with Daytona 500 wins?
Ford
Toyota
Chevrolet
None of the Above
Question 12 - Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Wikicommons by tpsdave
Where is the largest NASCAR racing venue?
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Texas Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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Question 13 - IMS Stands
Wikicommons by redlegsfan21
True or false: You can see the entire race track from any seat in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
True
False
Question 14 - NASCAR race car tires
Wikicommons by U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Brett Dawson
How much do NASCAR race car tires weigh?
30 pounds
40 pounds
50 pounds
60 pounds
Question 15 - Nascar gas
Wikicommons by Zach Catanzareti Photo
A full gas tank can add up to how much extra weight to a race car?
20 pounds
50 pounds
75 pounds
94 pounds

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Question 16 - Dale Earnhardt
Wikicommons by Bill Golladay
Who has the most wins at the Daytona International Speedway?
Dale Earnhardt
Jeff Gordon
Glenn "Fireball" Roberts
Darrell Waltrip
Question 17 - intermediate track
Wikicommons by Photograph by D Ramey Logan
How long are intermediate tracks?
One mile
More than one mile but less than 2 miles
Two+ miles
Three miles
Question 18 - Herschel Magriff
NBC SportsNetwork
What is Herschel McGriff known for?
Winning the very first NASCAR race
Being the youngest NASCAR winner
Being the oldest NASCAR racer
Inventing important safety mechanisms

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Question 19 - driver's license
Wikicommons by Supermac1961 from CHAFFORD HUNDRED, England
True or false: You need a driver's license to race in NASCAR.
True
False
Question 20 - NASCAR engine
Wikicommons by bdburton
A NASCAR engine can last for how many races?
One
Three
Five
Seven
Question 21 - oil
Wikicommons by Mario Schlimper
How much more oil does a NASCAR vehicle use over a standard car?
Twice as much
Three times as much
Four times as much
Five times as much

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Question 22 - reverse
Wikicommons by Pro-Zak
Which of the following are real on a NASCAR race car?
Headlights
Taillights
Front grille
A reverse gear
Question 23 - NASCAR race in 1950
Wikicommons by Notch8864
How many racers participated in the first asphalt NASCAR race in 1950?
50
74
100
144
Question 24 - Bill Elliot
Wikicommons by Ted Van Pelt from Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
What record does Bill Elliot hold?
Fastest lap at Daytona
Most Daytona wins
Top NASCAR speed
Youngest NASCAR champion

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Question 25 - window
Wikicommons by Mike Kalasnik
Why do drivers have to go through the car window?
It costs manufacturers less.
The body is a single piece.
It's a safety regulation.
It makes the car ride lower.
Question 26 - NASCAR track
Wikicommons by Photograph by D Ramey Logan
True or false: There are speed limits on a NASCAR track.
True
False
Question 27 - NASCAR race gas
Wikicommons by U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Brandan W. Schulze
About how many gallons of gas are burned during a NASCAR race?
1,500-2000
2,400-3,000
3,600-4,000
4,500-5,000

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Question 28 - Janet Guthrie
NASCAR via YouTube
What is Janet Guthrie known for?
Being the youngest NASCAR racer
Having the most Talledaga wins
Being the first woman to openly compete in a NASCAR race
Being the first female crew chief
Question 29 - NASCAR season
Wikicommons by Zach Catanzareti Photo
How many races are in a NASCAR season?
12
24
36
48
Question 30 - NASCAR flag
Wikicommons by Sgt. Joshua Tucker
Which of the following colors is not a NASCAR flag?
Purple
Yellow
Red
Green

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Question 31 - 1992
Wikicommons by Darryl Moran
Which of these events did not happen on Nov. 15, 1992?
Richard Petty races his last race.
Alan Kulwicki wins the championship.
Jeff Gordon premieres in the NASCAR Premier Series competition.
NASCAR announces a new three-stage format.
Question 32 - Louise Smith
Sublight Cinema via YouTube
Who is the First Lady of Racing?
Janet Guthrie
Tammy Jo Kirk
Louise Smith
Danica Patrick
Question 33 - American bootlegging
Wikicommons by National Photo Company Collection
True or false: Stock car racing can trace its roots to early American bootlegging.
True
False

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Question 34 - G forces
Wikicommons by Michieliosios
How much force do racers experience during a race?
1-2Gs
2-3Gs
3-4Gs
4-5Gs
Question 35 - Darlington Racetrack
Wikicommons by en:User:Berniestew
What track does the nickname "The Track Too Tough to Tame" refer to?
Bristol Motor Speedway
Talladega
Daytona 500
Darlington Racetrack