The process of putting together our database of nearly 1,000 American circle tracks wasn’t exactly “quick.” However, we did come across a lot of fun tracks and interesting tidbits.
So how well do you know circle track racing and the dirt and asphalt tracks that span the United States? We’ve put together a short quiz to help you find out. For each correct answer, award yourself 2 points.
1. What state has the largest number of circle tracks?
A. Pennsylvania
B. Iowa
C. New York
D. Kansas
2. What state has the largest number of asphalt tracks?
A. Michigan
B. Pennsylvania
C. Indiana
D. North Carolina
3. What state has the largest number of dirt tracks?
A. Iowa
B. Pennsylvania
C. Texas
D. Tie between Iowa & Pennsylvania
4. How many total tracks are in the NASCAR Sprint Cub Series?
A. 25
B. 17
C. 23
D. 30
5. At what track did Dale Earnhardt make his Winston Cup debut?
A. Richmond International Raceway – Richmond, VA
B. Martinsville Speedway – Martinsville, VA
C. Charlotte Motor Speedway – Concord, NC
D. Darlington Raceway – Darlington, SC
6. What U.S. state currently has no circle tracks at all?
A. Hawaii
B. Rhode Island
C. Alaska
D. Delaware
7. When was NASCAR founded?
A. 1947-48
B. 1939-40
C. 1958-59
D. 1932-33
8. Which of the following is NOT a recognized track classification?
A. D-Shaped Oval
B. Tri-Oval
C. Paper Clip Oval
D. Right Angle
E. Dog Leg
F. Quad-Oval
G. Roval
9. Which of the following IS a recognized racing tactic?
A. Hit and run
B. Bump and run
C. Rub and race
D. Banana peels
10. A corner flagman waves the blue flag at you, what does that mean?
A. You must immediately pull into the pits
B. Cool down lap
C. 10 laps to go
D. A faster car is approaching or attempting to pass you
Well, there you have it. 10 questions for a total possible 20 points. How’d you do?
20 Points: Well, well. I didn’t know we had Richard Petty visiting the site.
15-19 Points: We’ll call you “Prince of the Circle Track.”
10-15 Points: You’re the middle-of-the-pack type, aren’t ya?
5-10 Points: Bring’her into the pits. You’re parked.
0-5 Points: A “car” is a horseless carriage with four round wheels. A “track” is a circular surface made of dirt of asphalt on which these “cars” roll. Study up and try again.