NASCAR Quiz
Are you a NASCAR fanatic? Test your knowledge here!
NASCAR is the _______ most watched sport on television.
First
Second
Third
Fourth
NASCAR is the second most watched sport on television, beating hockey, golf, basketball and baseball.
How many NASCAR tracks are there in the United States?
21
15
10
34
There are 21 NASCAR tracks in use today.
What's the most common type of NASCAR track?
Superspeedway
Road course
Oval
Talladega
Most NASCAR tracks are ovals with banked turns, though a few are road courses.
How long does an oval-shaped NASCAR track have to be to be a superspeedway?
At least a half mile
At least three-fourths of a mile
At least one mile
At least 500 yards
Oval tracks must be at least one mile in length to be considered a superspeedway. The length means that the cars can reach blistering speeds on the straightaways.
How many oval NASCAR tracks are NOT considered superspeedways?
15
4
10
3
Only three of the current oval tracks are not superspeedways.
What does NASCAR stand for?
National Auto Suppliers Cup and Race
North American Sports Car Association Racing
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
NASCAR stands for the "National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing," because the race cars are based on production cars.
In what year did NASCAR start?
1969
1932
1957
1947
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing started in 1947, and the first race was held in 1949.
How many parts does a NASCAR race car have in common with stock cars you can buy at your local dealer?
Very few. NASCAR cars have major modifications, but share bits and pieces with stock cars.
None. NASCAR cars are built by hand.
All. NASCAR cars are stock cars.
Some. NASCAR cars have some modifications for racing, but share some components with stock cars.
NASCAR cars share the roof, hood and deck lid, as well as some engine components, with production cars, but very little else.
Do NASCAR cars have headlights?
Yes
No
No. NASCAR cars have decals that look like headlights, but don't actually function
How much horsepower does a NASCAR car have?
400
1,000
250
750
NASCAR cars have 750 horsepower.
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