NASCAR, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, was founded in February 1948. The primary supporter of the early days of NASCAR was William “Bill” France. At the time, he was working as an automobile mechanic. He gathered the enthusiasm that still takes to the race track today. NASCAR held its first race in 1949 at the Charlotte Speedway, North Carolina.
Since these humble beginnings, NASCAR has gained a global fan base. Most fans are concentrated in the southeast United States. While the sport is no longer at its peak popularity, it still draws large crowds.
A primary component of NASCAR culture is the endorsements received by drivers. Brand name loyalty bleeds into the fan base based on who sponsors their favorite driver. NASCAR is set apart in the world of sports by the fan’s undeniable loyalty and enthusiasm for racing. Do you think you know everything about NASCAR? Test your knowledge with these NASCAR trivia questions and answers!
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Which car manufacturer joined the NASCAR competition in 2006?
Vauxhall
Toyota
Ford
Opel
How many times did NASCAR driver Richard Petty win the Daytona 500?
11
7
1
0
Who was the first Winston Cup driver to win a race on radial tires?
Sam Ard
Dick Trickle
Tim Flock
Dale Earnhardt
Who was accredited with inventing the NASCAR window net that helps drivers arms stay in the car during a crash?
Dave Jones
Richard Petty
Matthew Pagdram
Mario Andretti
How many times did Richard Petty win the Daytona 500 race?
1
2
0
7
Who was the NASCAR Nationwide series drivers champion in 1988?
David Greene
Tommy Ellis
Sam Ard
Chuck Brown
What does the term ‘wind tunnel’ refer to in NASCAR?
Gauging Aerodynamic Efficiency
Holding Tank For Gasoline
Shifting A Car’s Weight
Checking Body Shape And Size
In NASCAR, which best defines the term ‘fuel cell’?
Rear Suspension Piece Holding Axle
Iron Casting Around The Crankshaft
When A Car Doesn’t Oversteer
Holding Tank For Gasoline
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.
Boris Becker
Which athlete was known for their accomplishments in NASCAR?
Fred McGriff
Elston Howard
A.J. Foyt
Phil Mickelson
Lee Petty was the first driver to crash in a Winston cup race, on what lap did he crash?
107
100
103
1
Which NASCAR driver had the nickname ‘Handsome’?
Terry Labonte
Richard Petty
Harry Gant
Jeff Gordon
who was the first driver to crash in a Winston cup race in 1949?
Scott Marples
Dick Trickle
Lee Petty
Dave Chambers
Who was the NASCAR Sprint season drivers champion in 1977 and 78?
Ned Jarrett
Richard Petty
Cale Yarborough
Bobby Allison
In what year was a NASCAR race first run on a paved track?
1955
1965
1950
1960
Which NASCAR driver won the Nationwide series in 2013?
Paul Dillon
James Helton
Austin Martin
Austin Dillon
A NASCAR car is supposed to resemble which form of standard American car?
4×4
Convertible
Sedan
Estate
In which Daytona hotel was NASCAR formed?
Seacomber
Baybreeze
Streamline
Wind Drift
In NASCAR racing what does the white flag mean?
Stop the race
Crash ahead
Last lap
Slow down
In 1976 which women became the first women to compete in a NASCAR Winston cup race?
Janet Guthrie
Janice Jones
Jane Gould
Jesse Gold
What color car did ‘Nash Bridges’ drive?
Black
Yellow
Red
Blue
In NASCAR, which best defines the term ‘firewall’?
Solid Metal Plate Next To Engine
Difference In Tire Circumference
Back End Overtaking Front End
Windshield To The Rear Bumper
Which NASCAR driver was 1990 Winston Cup ‘Rookie of the Year’?
Rob Moroso
Alan Kulwicki
Bobby Hamilton
Richard Petty
Which NASCAR driver was the first to qualify at over 100mph for a race?
Tim Flock
John Flack
Tim Flack
Jon Blake
What does the checkered flag signal in NASCAR racing?
Accident Ahead
Start Your Engines
The Beginning Of The Race
The Race Is Over
The NASCAR inspired film Days of Thunder stared which Male actor?
Brad Pitt
Tom Cruise
Michael Caine
Jon Voigt
Who was the first NASCAR driver to win from a pole position in 1950?
Mario Andretti
Benjamin Darbelet
Sam Ard
Curtis Turner
In NASCAR, which best defines the term ‘happy hour’?
Ride To The Winner’s Circle
Breakfast On Race Day
Driving With New Tires
Last Official Practice
What comic book character was painted on Jeff Gordon’s car during the 1999 NASCAR season?
Superman
Dilbert
The Incredible Hulk
Wolverine
Who is the owner of NASCAR team Phil Parsons Racing?
Mike Curb
Phil Parsons
Phil Jones
Eddie Jones
How many points did Brad Keselowski amass when winning the 2012 Sprint Cup Series?
1400
2400
2000
1800
Who was the first NASCAR driver to win multiple nationwide series championships?
Chad Butler
Juan Carlos
Sam Ard
Dick Trickle
What does the yellow flag mean in NASCAR?
Start The Race
The Race Is Over
Accident, Debris Or Weather Issues
Stop The Race
What is the first name of NASCAR’s Wallace?
Lennox
Rusty
Lance
Jerry
In what year was the NASCAR organization founded?
1951
1935
1955
1948
What car was Bobby Labonte driving when he won the NASCAR sprint season championship in 2000?
Ford
Toyota
Pontiac
Chevrolet
Which driver won the first NASCAR Truck series championship in 1995?
Mike Skinner
Geoff Biffle
Todd Bodine
Nelson Pique Jr.
In what year did a women first compete in a Winston cup race?
1902
1976
1948
2013
Where is the NASCAR headquarters located?
Daytona Beach
Florida Quays
Dallas
New York City
What year was NASCAR formed?
1947
1970
1960
1936
What is the first name of NASCAR’s Petty?
Pat
Fred
Kevin
Richard
How many points are awarded to a driver finishing in 20th position in a NASCAR race?
2
0
24
20
Which of these is a NASCAR driver?
Brad Pitt
Brad Paisley
Brad Garrett
Brad Keselowski
In what year was the Daytona 500 first run?
1959
1982
1971
1965
What is the longest racetrack on the NASCAR Busch North Series schedule?
Watkins Glen
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway
Lime Rock Park
Waterford Speedbowl
How many NASCAR championships did Dale Earnhardt win?
4
6
5
7
Who is the manufacturer of the vehicle that NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon used in 2004?
Pontiac
Dodge
Chevrolet
Ford
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
Where was Dale Earnhardt’s first career start?
Ontario
Daytona Beach
Dover Downs
Charlotte
In what year was the Daytona 500 first televised in its entirety
1962
1977
1979
1982
In NASCAR, which best defines the term ‘pit stall’?
Team’s Designated Pit Stop Area
A Track With A 5th Turn
Part Of Tire Touching Road
Bits Of Rubber Shaved Off Tires
Which color flag is show only once during a NASCAR race?
Pink
Purple
White
Yellow
Who was the NASCAR Sprint season drivers champion in 1950
Herb Thomas
Bill Rexford
Buck Baker
Rex White
The first ever NASCAR championship season in 1949 saw Red Byron winning the Championship. Which car did he drive?
Hudson
Ford
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
In NASCAR, which best defines the term ‘engine block’?
Used To Counteract Rolling Force
Iron Casting Around Crankshaft
Front Tires Will Not Turn Crisply
Track With A Hump Or Fifth Turn
The first NASCAR race was held in the city of Charlotte, in which American state is this city?
North Carolina
New York
Texas
Washington
How many race wins did Dale Earnhardt record in NASCAR?
75
50
76
25
Lee Petty was the first driver to crash in a Winston cup race, in what year was this?
1949
2001
2011
1954
What was the name of the car that ‘Nash Bridges’ drove?
Dodge Challenger
Olds 442
Plymouth Cuda
Dodge Charger
Who is the Chairman and Chief Executive of NASCAR?
Mike Helton
Brian Marwood
Will Flood
Brian France
What make of car does 2013 NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson drive?
Toyota
Pontiac
Ford
Chevrolet
Who is the owner of NASCAR team Front Row Motorsports?
Bill France
Bob Jenkins
Bob Bush
Bob Womack
How many Winston Cups did Dick Trickle win during his NASCAR racing career?
0
1
100
10
What is the official website of NASCAR?
www.racing.com
www.nasa.com
www.nascaracing.com
www.nascar.com
Which NASCAR star once hosted TV’s ‘Saturday Night Live’?
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Rusty Wallace
Jeff Gordon
Richard Petty
How many members are in a NASCAR pit crew?
Nine
Seven
Five
Twelve
How was the first African American to record a NASCAR race victory?
Wendell Scott
Vincent Scott
Wesley Wood
Wendell Pierce
In what year did Richard Petty retire as a racer in NASCAR?
1992
1982
1977
2012
What does the Red flag mean in NASCAR racing?
Start
Stop the race immediately
Last lap
Pit Now
Which NASCAR driver holds the record for most starts without a win?
Michael Waltrip
Paul Dillon
Rex White
Lee Petty
In what year did a Chevrolet car first win a NASCAR race?
1950
1960
1990
1940
At what age was Dick Trickle when he won rookie on the year in 1989?
48
50
18
42
In 2007, how many points did NASCAR award the last place finisher?
34 Points
-5 Points
10 Points
0 Points
Which NASCAR driver became Rookie of the year in 1989?
Lee Petty
Buck Baker
Dick Trickle
Mario Andretti
What type of sport is NASCAR?
Bike Racing
Car Racing
Donkey Racing
Horse Racing
In what year was the first NASCAR race held outside on the US?
1964
1988
1976
1952
What is the first name of NASCAR’s Yarborough?
Jim
Jennifer
Cale
Jack
Who was the first NASCAR driver to win multiple championships?
Bill France
Red Byron
Mike Helton
Herb Thomas
What NASCAR speedway was nicknamed ‘Brasington’s Folly’?
Talladega
Watkins Glen
Darlington
Charlotte
What does the term ‘pit road’ refer to in NASCAR?
Where Pit Crews Service The Cars
Main Entrance To A Race Track
Angle At Which A Tire Makes Contact
Where Bits Of Tires And Gravel Lay
NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson race for which team in 2013?
Hendrick Motorsport
Joe Gibbs Racing
Lotus
Williams Racing
What does the white flag signal in NASCAR?
Beginning Of The Race
The Race Is Over
Come Into The Pits
One Lap Left In The Race
The NASCAR headquarters is located in Daytona Beach, in which state is that?
Texas
Florida
North Carolina
Ohio
Which Richard Childress Racing driver won the 2007 NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge?
Jimmie Johnson
Kevin Harvick
Tony Stewart
Jeff Gordon
How tall is NASCAR racing star Jeff Gordon?
5 foot 7 inches
5 foot 3 inches
6 foot 3 inches
5 foot 11 inches
Mario Andretti first win in NASCAR racing came at which track?
Watkins Glen International
Martinsville Speedway
Infineon Raceway
Daytona International Speedway
How many points are awarded for winning a NASCAR race?
47
20
1000
12
What is the first name of NASCAR’s Foyt?
Fran
Dick
Billie
AJ
What is the nationality of NASCAR driver Mario Andretti?
Spanish
USA
Italian
French
Who was the first winner of the Sprint Cup Series in 1949?
Bill Bailey
Red Byron
Byron Stingily
Red Rover
What does the term ‘groove’ refer to in NASCAR?
A Strip Under The Front Grill
The Best Way Around The Track
A Build Specialist
Air That Trails Behind A Race Car
How much horsepower is generated by the 358-cubic-inch engines in NASCAR cars?
570-580 Horsepower
770-780 Horsepower
970-990 Horsepower
1000-1200 Horsepower
What does the green flag mean in NASCAR?
There Is One Lap Left
Laps Are No Longer Scored
The Race Is Over
The Start Of The Race Or Restarts
What type of vehicle did Kurt Busch drive in the 2004 NASCAR season?
Pontiac
Dodge
Ford
Chevrolet
In the 2013-14 NASCAR Sprint championship what car is used by the Richard Petty Motorsports team?
Toyota Camry
Honda Accord
Chevrolet SS
Ford Fusion
In 1989 who won NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors?
Jammie McMurray
Johnny Benson Jr.
Ryan Newman
Dick Trickle
Which nickname is NASCAR driver Terry Labonte known by?
Iceman
Hot Stuff
Rooster
Chicken
Who was the NASCAR Nationwide series drivers champion in 2000?
Jeff Green
Jeff Black
Jeff White
Jeff Brown
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