Football Shorts - Episode 94 FLAMENGO RACE CAR

Flamengo, a leading Brazilian football club, gathered 80,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium, not for football, but to unveil their participation in the Super League Formula Championship. They are the first club in the Americas to join this racing league, which includes eight European teams. Fans got a first look at Flamengo's new racing car before their final home game of the 2007 Brazilian Serie A Championship. The race calendar starts with an event at Donington Park, England, on August 31, 2008.

What was the main reason for the gathering of 80,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium?

• To celebrate a championship win

• To witness Flamengo's entry into a racing championship

• To watch a football match

• To attend a music concert

What colors are featured on Flamengo's new racing car?

• Black and white

• Blue and white

• Red and black

• Green and yellow

Which team did Flamengo play against in their final home game of the 2007 Brazilian Serie A Championship?

• AC Milan

• Atlético Paranaense

• FC Porto

• PSV Eindhoven

Which of the following European clubs is NOT mentioned as part of the Super League?

• AC Milan

• FC Porto

• Real Madrid

• Borussia Dortmund

Where is the first race of the Super League Formula Championship scheduled to take place?

• Silverstone Circuit

• Maracanã Stadium

• Donington Park

• Monza Circuit