Chapter 8 - Motorsports Test Review

1. What does NASCAR stand for?

• National Association for Speed Car Auto Racing
• North American Society for Car Auto Racing
• National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
• New Association for Stock Car Auto Racing

Where would NASCAR get its start in 1936?

• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Daytona Beach, Florida
• Indianapolis, Indiana
• Talladega, Alabama

1. Who would found NASCAR?

• Bill France Sr.
• Jeff Gordon
• Richard Petty
• Dale Earnhardt Jr.

1. The original plan for NASCAR was to have what three divisions?

• Revamped, Sedan, and Factory Model
• Transformed, Convertible, and Production Vehicle
• Modified, Roadster, and Strictly Stock
• Altered, Coupe, and Stock Car

1. The first NASCAR strictly stock race was held where?

• Daytona Beach, Florida
• Indianapolis, Indiana
• Talladega, Alabama
• Charlotte, North Carolina

1. What are the top 3 series in NASCAR today?

• Formula 1 Series
• Nationwide Series
• IndyCar Series
• Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Camping World Truck Series

1. Who won the first Truck series championship?

• Johnny Benson
• Ron Hornaday Jr.
• Todd Bodine
• Mike Skinner

1. What Bedford County resident was the first from Bedford County to race in the Truck series of NASCAR?

• Charlie Cragen

• Jimmie Johnson
• Dale Earnhardt Jr.
• Jeff Gordon

1. Who was the first NASCAR Cup series champion?

• Red Byron
• Richard Petty
• Dale Earnhardt
• Jeff Gordon

1. What three drivers have won the most NASCAR Championships?

• Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch
• Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch
• Denny Hamlin, Carl Edwards, Brad Keselowski
• Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jimmie Johnson