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About This Quiz
Racing cars was a natural thing that the first car manufacturers assumed would become an inevitable attraction. Humans love competition and speed and there are few things that put those two together better than car racing. From NASCAR to Grand Prix and Formula One, millions of people pack stands to watch their favorite racers go down the straight-away or around the track.ÂÂ
While there was auto racing in the early 1880s, the first organized race took place in 1895 from Paris to Bordeaux, France, and back. It was 1,178 km long with an average speed of around 24.15 km/h. To put things into perspective, current stock car racing can range from 140 km/h to 320 km/h at Talladega.ÂÂ
So, do you spend your weekends locked onto the TV to watch NASCAR? Do you know your drivers, their crew, vehicle numbers and sponsors as well as you know your children's names? If so, then this just might be the quiz for you.ÂÂ
Can you identify Richard Petty's '70s car? Do you know which car Jimmie Johnson loved to drive? Do you know the difference between a 1957 Ford Fairlane and a '68 Ford Thunderbird? From American classics to the alluring Italian sports cars, this quiz has some of the coolest and sexiest cars to have ever hit a track.ÂÂ
Take this quiz to see if you get the checkered flag!
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Which race car did Harry Gant drive?
Ford GT40
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The paint job of the #33 Oldsmobile Cutlass has been modified to mimic the green and white color scheme of his main sponsor, Skoal. Harry Gant earned the nickname, "The Bandit," due to a long-time sponsorship with Skoal.
2013 Chevrolet SS
Ferrari 330 P4
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Do you know which of these vehicles Kyle Busch drove?
2015 Toyota Camry
This colorful car is driven by American professional stock car racer Kyle Busch. The 2015 Toyota Camry is draped in a full-car-sized vinyl sheet, featuring M&M characters and logos. It also displays Kyle Busch's name on the windshield and his car number, 18.
Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler
1952 Hudson Hornet
Porsche 956
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Do you know the name of this sleek race car?
1987 Ford Thunderbird
Mercedes-Benz 300SLR
McLaren MP4/4
Ford GT40
The first generation of the GT40 won the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour endurance race for four straight years, from 1966 to 1969, which included filling out the top three positions in 1966. Only 105 were produced.
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Can you name this iconic car?
2013 Toyota Camry
Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid
1957 Ford Fairlane
Edward Glenn "Fireball" Roberts' 1957 Ford Fairlane had a maroon and white paint scheme with matching maroon rims. The logos and names of various sponsors are seen around the car, as well as his car number, 22, which is painted in white on the car's sides.
1995 Chevrolet Silverado
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What is the name of this American classic?
1987 Ford Thunderbird
Davey Allison's 1987 Ford Thunderbird has a white and black paint scheme separated by two gold and red diagonal bands. The logo of his main sponsor, Havoline, is written across the car's hood, trunk lid and sides in a bold gold font. Written in a similar font and color is his car number, 28.
Porsche 956
Audi 90 IMSA GTO
Red Bull R9
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What's the name of this unique race car?
McLaren MP4/4
Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler
The Tyrrell was the only car with six wheels ever to race in Formula 1. It did so in the 1976 and 1977 season and even won a race.
2001 Dodge Intrepid R/T
1966 Ford Galaxie
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Which race car belongs to Jimmie Johnson?
2013 Chevrolet SS
The 2013 Chevrolet SS was driven by seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR cup series champion Jimmie Johnson. The car's design features the Lowe's logo and Johnson's car number boldly plastered in white against a blue background.
2013 Toyota Camry
1995 Chevrolet Silverado
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
By Lothar Spurzem, from Wikimedia Commons
Can you name this Italian speedster?
2001 Dodge Intrepid R/T
1992 Ford Thunderbird
Maserati 250F
Like all the Formula 1 cars in the '50s, the Maserati 250 had a cylindrical shape. Don't be fooled, however, this was a monster. In fact, at the 1957 German Grand Prix, Juan Manuel Fangio, driving a 250F, was 48 seconds behind the leader with 22 laps left. He caught him and won the race!
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Which of these does Matt Kenseth drive?
Peugeot 205 T16
1964 Plymouth Belvedere
1966 Ford Galaxie
2013 Toyota Camry
The color scheme for Matt Kenseth's 2013 Toyota Camry consists of a red paint scheme with his primary sponsor, Husky Tools, displayed a large white font. His car number, 20, is also written in white with a black outline.
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Do you know the name of this '50s race car?
Chaparral 2J
BMW E30 M3
Mercedes-Benz 300SLR
This famous race car was driven to victory at the 1955 Mille Miglia race in Italy by none other than Sterling Moss and navigator Denis Jenkison. Jenkinson used pace notes which, when combined with the power of the Mercedes-Benz 300SLR, meant the team was practically unstoppable.
Corvette C5-R
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It stings like a bee. Can you name it?
1952 Hudson Hornet
This classic race car donned a sleek black paint scheme with the term, "Fabulous Hudson Hornet," written across both sides of the car in white and gold. Painted in white with a red outline is his car number, 6, which was placed at the front, by the end of the car's name.
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1939 Chevrolet Coupe
2011 Chevrolet Impala
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This is one of Italy's popular luxury racers. What is the name?
Ferrari 330 P4
In an effort to defeat the Ford GT40 domination at Le Mans in the late '60s, Enzo Ferrari introduced the 300 P4 in 1967. It was a formidable race car, winning at Daytona as well as Monza. The GT40's, however, had its number at Le Mans and continued their winning streak.
Lola T70
Red Bull R9
Peugeot 205 T16
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Jeff Gordon did wonders with this car. Do you know what it is?
1966 Ford Galaxie
Ferrari F2004
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is decorated in orange flames laid against a blue background. Several sponsors' logos can be seen all over the car, including primary sponsor DuPont. Jeff Gordon's race car number, 24, is seen on the roof and sides of the car.
1966 Dodge Charger
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Sleek and sexy, can you name this model?
Porsche 956
The Porsche 956 holds the record for the fastest lap ever around the famed circuit, Nurburgring Nordschleife. This was set by Stefan Beloff in 1983 and stands at 6:11.13.
Ferrari F2004
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Corvette C5-R
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This is Bill Elliot's Budmobile. Do you know what kind of car it is?
2015 Toyota Camry
Maserati 250F
2013 Toyota Camry
1992 Ford Thunderbird
This race car has a red and white paint job with various sponsors plastered all over it. The logo of Bill Elliot's main sponsor, Budweiser, takes up much of the hood and is also seen at the sides next to his car number, 11.
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She's a pretty ride around the track, but do you know the type of car?
Ferrari 330 P4
McLaren MP4/4
The McLaren MP4/4 is possibly the greatest Formula 1 car ever built. It won 15 out of 16 races in 1988, giving Ayrton Senna his first world title.
Chaparral 2J
2001 Dodge Intrepid R/T
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Can you name Richard Petty's race car?
McLaren MP4/4
Red Bull R9
1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is known as a race car but is better known for its comfort than it's ease in going from 0-60 in a short period of time.
1995 Chevrolet Silverado
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Do you know the name of this fun race car?
Audi Sports Quattro SWB
500 brake horsepower, 0-60 mph in just 3.1 seconds, all-wheel drive. The Audi Sport Quattro SWB was a brute.
2013 Toyota Camry
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan
1957 Ford Fairlane
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Do you know the name of this German race car?
1952 Hudson Hornet
1957 Ford Fairlane
Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid
The Mercedes W07 Hybrid dominated Formula 1 in 2016 winning 19 out of 21 races and seeing Nico Rosberg become world champion. This was the most dominant Formula 1 car ever, in terms of the ratio of wins to races entered.
1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Can you name Jimmie Johnson's race car?
1952 Hudson Hornet
Chaparral 2J
Audi Sports Quattro SWB
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Jimmie Johnson's 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has a paint scheme of mostly dark blue, silver and white, which reflects the color pattern of his sponsor, Lowe's. Written in a bright yellow font is his car number, 48, as seen on the sides and roof of his car.
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Can you figure out what this suped-up slickster is?
1992 Ford Thunderbird
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan
The Breadvan... yes, well look at it. It does look like a delivery van of sorts. This was a Ferrari 250 GT modified by a privateer, Count Giovanni Volpi, for his Scuderia Serenissima racing team. And it almost beat the Ferrari racing team at the 1962 Le Mans endurance race. While fourth overall and ahead of the 250 GT's of the Italian marque, the Breadvan suffered engine failure.
1995 Chevrolet Silverado
Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid
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Can you name this pickup racer?
1964 Plymouth Belvedere
Peugeot 205 T16
1995 Chevrolet Silverado
Like all teams sponsored by Goodwrench, Mike Skinner's 1995 Chevrolet Silverado had a black and white paint scheme with the team's name written in a bold white font. Other sponsors can also be seen all over the truck as well as his number, 3.
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS
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One of the more interesting race cars you'll see. Do you know what it's called?
Chaparral 2J
With a massive fan on the back and low side skirts, the Chaparral 2J sucked to the tarmac, given the car's incredible downforce and making it two seconds a lap faster than its competitors in the 1970 Can-Am series. It was soon banned.
Porsche 917/30 CAN-AM
Peugeot 205 T16
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS
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Do you know which car Bill Elliott drove?
Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick
Lola T70
2001 Dodge Intrepid R/T
Sporting a simple red and white paint job is Bill Elliot's #9 2001 Dodge Intrepid R/T. Among the several sponsors, the Dodge logo and name are the most visible; they appear in a large white font on the hood and sides of the car.
1964 Plymouth Belvedere
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What is this fast car's name?
Audi 90 IMSA GTO
After they moved out of the rally circuit following the demise of Group B racing in the mid-1980s, Audi turned their attention to something new. The result was the 90 GTO which raced in the IMSA championship in the United States. Although it did not win the championship, it did come close with Hans-Joachim Stuck at the wheel.
Porsche 917/30 CAN-AM
Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick
1964 Plymouth Belvedere
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Richie Evans drove this car. Do you know what it is?
Mercedes-Benz 300SLR
2013 Toyota Camry
McLaren MP4/4
1939 Chevrolet Coupe
Richie Evans' iconic 1939 Chevrolet Coupe is very odd-looking compared to modern race cars. The tires are very large and thick, with orange rims. The rest of the car matches the tires' orange and black color pattern and has his car number, 61, displayed at the sides.
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This car is full of energy. Can you name it?
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Red Bull R9
The last off the V8 engined cars in Formula 1, the Red Bull R9 helped Sebastien Vettel to the overall crown. The German won 13 of the 19 races he entered.
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Chaparral 2J
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One of America's most popular sport cars, do you know what this vehicle is?
Corvette C5-R
The Corvette C5-R was difficult to beat. In fact, it won its class at Le Mans in staggering fashion, completing 34 more laps than its nearest rival.
2013 Chevrolet SS
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
McLaren MP4/4
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It has a literary name. Do you know what car this is?
1957 Ford Fairlane
Maserati 250F
Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick
The fastest car in a straight line at Le Mans in 1978, the Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick (ok it does look like a whale from the side) clocked 228 mph. That didn't help much and the 935/78 finished inly eighth.
1992 Ford Thunderbird
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Can you name Darrell Waltrip's ride?
1952 Hudson Hornet
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The car's simple white and green paint scheme reflects the logo of Darrell Waltrip's main sponsor, Gatorade, which is seen on the hood and sides of the car. His car number, 88, is etched in a large white font on the car's roof and in green on the sides of the car's body.
1992 Ford Thunderbird
2013 Chevrolet SS
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It's not American, but Americans love this manufacturer. Can you name the car?
Audi 90 IMSA GTO
1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1957 Ford Fairlane
Porsche 917/30 CAN-AM
Porsche has a rich racing heritage and in the 917/30, certainly had a formidable track car. Racing in the Canadian-American Challenge Cup, the 917/30 dominated in 1973, winning six of eight races.
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It's a sexy car, with a sexy name. Can you figure it out?
1966 Dodge Charger
Lola T70
The T70 was an endurance racer from Lola that more than held its own against the Ferrari's and Porsche's of the day in the late '60s.
Corvette C5-R
1964 Plymouth Belvedere
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Do you know which of these cars Tony Stewart drove?
Porsche 917/30 CAN-AM
BMW E30 M3
2011 Chevrolet Impala
Tony Stewart is the driver of the #14 2011 Chevrolet Impala with a red, black and white color scheme. Logos of his various sponsors can be seen all over the car.
Ferrari F2004
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A popular street model, this is also a great race car. Do you know what it is?
BMW E30 M3
One of the most adaptable racing cars ever seen, the BMW E30 M3 won seven touring car championships, two rally championships and was even successful as a hill climber.
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS
BMW E30 M3
1995 Chevrolet Silverado
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David Pearson was wild in this ride. Can you name it?
Audi 90 IMSA GTO
1966 Dodge Charger
In comparison to many race cars, David Pearson's 1966 Dodge Charger has a very modest appearance. It has a simple white and red paint scheme which displays Pearson's sponsors and his car number, 6.
Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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This is a small race car. Do you know what its name is?
1939 Chevrolet Coupe
Peugeot 205 T16
The Peugeot 205 T16 took part in the now-defunct Group B Rally World Championship. In the hands of driver Juha Kankkunen, Ari Vatanen and Timo Salonen, the 205 was formidable and wracked up 16 victories in three years from 1984.
Corvette C5-R
Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid
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This was a favorite of Richard Petty. Do you know which car it is?
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan
1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2001 Dodge Intrepid R/T
1964 Plymouth Belvedere
Driven by Richard Petty, the classic 1964 Plymouth Belvedere donned a very plain appearance. Its paint scheme was a light shade of blue with his car number, 43, painted in white. Also visible in white are the logos of his different sponsors, including his primary sponsor, Plymouth.
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Can you name this Italian race car?
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Ferrari F2004
One of the most dominating cars ever built in Formula 1 history, the F2004 helped Michael Schumacher to 12 wins in the first 13 races of the season. He went on to win his seventh world championship by the end of the season in 2004.
2013 Toyota Camry
Maserati 250F
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Wendell Scott raced this vehicle. Can you name it?
1966 Ford Galaxie
Like most old-school race cars, Wendell Scott's 1966 Ford Galaxie sported a simple look. It had a red and white paint scheme (sometimes blue and white) with various sponsors' logos plastered on the car.
Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler
Audi Sports Quattro SWB
1968 Ford GT40
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Can you name the Jimmie Johnson car shown here?
1968 Ford GT40
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS
Dale Earnhardt's 2008 Chevrolet Impala SS takes on the color scheme of his sponsor's logos, such as dark green for Mountain Dew/Amp Energy and royal blue for National Guard. The rest of the car remains white, with red and white used for the logos and his car number, 88.
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