Hello race fans! I hope you're looking forward to another exciting NASCAR season. While we gear up for the 2003 campaign, let's test your racing knowledge. Buckle up! Below you will find 10 questions I've selected for you. I've also included one bonus question. Answer the bonus correctly and you'll get the chance to win a March 2002 copy of Stock Car Racing, personally autographed by me. So, race fans, get out those pencils!
1. Which driver won the inaugural race at Talladega Superspeedway?A. Cale YarboroughB. Pete HamiltonC. Richard PettyD. Richard Brickhouse
2. Bill Elliott won his first Winston Cup race in what year?A. 1985B. 1983C. 1976D. 1979
3. Riverside International Raceway held its last NASCAR race in what year?A. 1970B. 1988C. 1996D. 1992
4. What driver claimed his first Winston Cup victory at Watkins Glen International in 2000?A. Steve ParkB. Dale Earnhardt Jr.C. Jerry NadeauD. Matt Kenseth
5. Who was known as "Mr. September" for his four consecutive Winston Cup wins in 1991?A. Dale EarnhardtB. Mark MartinC. Ricky RuddD. Harry Gant
6. Who won the 2002 Daytona 500?A. Michael WaltripB. Bobby LabonteC. Ward BurtonD. Dale Jarrett
7. What driver gave Dodge its first victory when that manufacturer returned to NASCAR in 2001?A. Bill ElliottB. Sterling MarlinC. Jeremy MayfieldD. John Andretti
8. What two drivers are tied with 84 Winston Cup wins each?A. Cale Yarborough and Dale EarnhardtB. Bobby Allison and Ned JarrettC. Bobby Allison and Darrell WaltripD. Lee Petty and Darrell Waltrip
9. What president was in attendance when Richard Petty won his 200th race?A. Jimmy CarterB. Ronald ReaganC. George BushD. Richard Nixon
10. In 1998 I tied Richard Petty for most single-season wins in the modern era. How many races did I win?A. 13B. 15C. 27D. 12
Bonus QuestionAnswer this question correctly and you will have a chance to win an autographed copy of the March 2002 issue of Stock Car Racing that features me on the cover! A random drawing will be held among those entries with the correct answer.
Q. I ran my first Winston Cup race at what track?A. CharlotteB. DaytonaC. North WilkesboroD. Atlanta
Send your answer to Stock Car Racing Trivia With Jeff Gordon, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Suite 330, Concord, NC 28027.
Answers 1. D, 2. B, 3. B, 4. A, 5. D, 6. C, 7. B 8. C, 9. B, 10. A