Brits Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt win 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance car race

Brits Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt win 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance car race

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Physics, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The 24-hour Grand Prix d'Endurance at Le Mans is a prestigious race attracting international entries. It serves as a testing ground for sports car manufacturers, with strict rules like refueling only every 235 miles. The race tests both speed and endurance, with a tragic accident claiming the life of Tom Cole. The British team of Tony Rolton and C. Duncan Hamilton set a record with their Jaguar, completing 303 laps at an average speed of 106 mph.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries had drivers participating in the 24-hour Grand Prix d'Endurance at Le Mans?

Russia, China, India, and South Africa

Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and USA

Germany, Japan, Australia, and Canada

France, Italy, Spain, and Britain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the American driver mentioned in the race?

C. Duncan Hamilton

Phil Walters

Tom Cole

Tony Rolton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum distance a racer must cover before refueling?

150 miles

100 miles

235 miles

500 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average speed achieved by the winning team?

120 miles an hour

106 miles an hour

90 miles an hour

100 miles an hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team achieved a record performance in the race?

The Italian team

The French team

The American team

The British team