26 NASCAR Drivers and Racing Champions Trivia

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May 21, 2025

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Are you ready to rev up your NASCAR knowledge? Take this exciting journey through the world of racing champions and legendary drivers! From the thrill of the track to the personalities behind the wheel, every driver has a story to tell. Learn about the incredible feats, the rivalries, and the personalities that make NASCAR a high-octane sport filled with passion and excitement.

Dive into a world where speed meets skill, and where each champion has carved a name in the annals of racing history. Discover the tales of bravery, strategy, and perseverance that define the greatest drivers of all time. From dramatic victories to shocking upsets, unravel the human side of motorsport.

Ready for more fuel for thought? After exploring the drivers’ realm, check out NASCAR’s varied aspects like terms, history, and vehicles for a complete motorsport journey.

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Who was the first Winston Cup driver to win a race on radial tires?

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Who was the NASCAR Nationwide series drivers champion in 1988?

David Greene

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Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt died in an accident on the last lap of the Daytona 500 In what year?

2001

1989

2011

1977

In what year did Mario Andretti first win a NASCAR race?

1997

1987

1967

1977

Which athlete is known for their accomplishments in NASCAR?

Willie Stargell

Don Shula

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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Which athlete was known for their accomplishments in NASCAR?

Fred McGriff

Elston Howard

A.J. Foyt

Phil Mickelson

Which NASCAR driver had the nickname ‘Handsome’?

Terry Labonte

Richard Petty

Harry Gant

Jeff Gordon

Who was the NASCAR Sprint season drivers champion in 1977 and 78?

Ned Jarrett

Richard Petty

Cale Yarborough

Bobby Allison

Which NASCAR driver won the Nationwide series in 2013?

Paul Dillon

James Helton

Austin Martin

Austin Dillon

Which NASCAR driver was 1990 Winston Cup ‘Rookie of the Year’?

Rob Moroso

Alan Kulwicki

Bobby Hamilton

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Which NASCAR driver was the first to qualify at over 100mph for a race?

Tim Flock

John Flack

Tim Flack

Jon Blake

Who was the first NASCAR driver to win from a pole position in 1950?

Mario Andretti

Benjamin Darbelet

Sam Ard

Curtis Turner

Who was the first NASCAR driver to win multiple nationwide series championships?

Chad Butler

Juan Carlos

Sam Ard

Dick Trickle

What is the first name of NASCAR’s Wallace?

Lennox

Rusty

Lance

Jerry

Which of these is a NASCAR driver?

Brad Pitt

Brad Paisley

Brad Garrett

Brad Keselowski

How many NASCAR championships did Dale Earnhardt win?

In 2001, who won NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors?

Ryan Newman

Kevin Harvick

Mike Skinner

Billy Wade

What is the nationality of NASCAR driver Earl Ross?

Canadian

French

Columbian

USA

Who was the NASCAR Sprint season drivers champion in 1950

Herb Thomas

Bill Rexford

Buck Baker

Rex White

How many race wins did Dale Earnhardt record in NASCAR?

Lee Petty was the first driver to crash in a Winston cup race, in what year was this?

1949

2001

2011

1954

How many Winston Cups did Dick Trickle win during his NASCAR racing career?

100

Which NASCAR star once hosted TV’s ‘Saturday Night Live’?

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Rusty Wallace

Jeff Gordon

Richard Petty

How was the first African American to record a NASCAR race victory?

Wendell Scott

Vincent Scott

Wesley Wood

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In what year did Richard Petty retire as a racer in NASCAR?

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