Car Race at Trenton Speedway

Car Race at Trenton Speedway

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Physics, History, Science

6th - 8th Grade

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The video covers a 150-mile auto race in Trenton, New Jersey, serving as a precursor to the Indianapolis Speedway 500. National champion Mario Andretti leads initially but loses the lead to Roger Ward after a pit stop. Due to heavy rain, the race is cut short at 102 miles, with Ward declared the winner. The video concludes with a mention of the upcoming Indianapolis race.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the 150-mile championship auto race take place?

Austin, Texas

Daytona, Florida

Trenton, New Jersey

Indianapolis, Indiana

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was leading the race before having to pit?

Roger Ward

Dan Gurney

A.J. Foyt

Mario Andretti

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the officials to end the race early?

Heavy rain

A crash on the track

A power outage

Engine failure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the race after it was ended early?

Parnelli Jones

Roger Ward

Jim Clark

Mario Andretti

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next event mentioned after the race?

Daytona 500

Le Mans 24 Hours

Indianapolis Speedway 500

Monaco Grand Prix