EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX - SOUND

The European Grand Prix at Germany's Nürburgring attracted 300,000 spectators. President Heuss attended the event, which featured 20 cars, including the German Mercedes racing on home ground for the first time in 15 years. Despite engine troubles, Mercedes posed a strong challenge. Ferrari's González and Mike Hawthorne also competed fiercely, with Hawthorne eventually securing second place. Fangio, driving a Mercedes, won the race, completing the 311-mile course at an average speed of 81.7 mph.

How many spectators attended the European Grand Prix at Nürburgring?

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 400,000

• 100,000

Which car brand was making its first appearance on home ground in 15 years?

• Audi

• Ferrari

• Mercedes

• BMW

What happened to two of the four Mercedes cars during the race?

• They fell out with engine trouble

• They finished in the top three

• They were disqualified

• They won the race

Who took over the Ferrari from González and finished second?

• Fangio

• Kling

• Mike Hawthorne

• President Heuss

At what average speed did Fangio win the race?

• 81.7 miles per hour

• 90.2 miles per hour

• 75.5 miles per hour

• 85.3 miles per hour