SPEEDWAY CHAMPS RIDE FOR TITLE

SPEEDWAY CHAMPS RIDE FOR TITLE

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The video covers the Sunday Dispatch World Speedway Championship at Wembley Stadium, attended by 93,000 people. Competitors from America, Australia, and Great Britain participated. The event saw crashes in the first and second races, involving riders Cliff Watson, Dent Oliver, and Jack Parker. Tommy Price, a British rider, emerged victorious, winning multiple races. The trophy was presented by Mrs Attlee, and Price celebrated his triumph.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people attended the Sunday Dispatch World Speedway Championship at Wembley Stadium?

100,000

75,000

93,000

50,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were represented by competitors in the championship?

America, Australia, and Canada

America, Australia, and Great Britain

Canada, Australia, and Great Britain

America, Canada, and Great Britain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main skills required in speedway racing?

Endurance racing

Jumping over obstacles

Skillful cornering

High-speed straight racing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Jack Parker during the second race?

He avoided a crash

He retired from the race

He won the race

He was involved in a crash but continued racing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Tommy Price receive after his victory?

A gold medal

A trophy and £500

A new motorcycle

A championship belt