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Motorsports Mini Quiz

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Question 1

Which animal appears on the official Ferrari racing logo?

The prancing horse was the emblem of Italian fighter pilot Francesco Baracca. Enzo Ferrari adopted it in 1923 at the suggestion of Baracca's mother for good luck.

Question 2

Which German driver won 7 world titles before his 2012 retirement?

Michael Schumacher is the only driver in Formula One history to finish every race of a season on the podium, a feat achieved during his 2002 championship campaign.

Question 3

Which tiny Mediterranean country hosts a famous race through its narrow city streets?

Monaco is the world's second-smallest country and is smaller than New York City's Central Park. The inaugural Monaco Grand Prix was held on its narrow city streets in 1929.

Question 4

Which Dutch driver won the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix at age 18?

Verstappen remains the youngest winner in Formula One history at 18 years and 228 days. He achieved this during his debut race for Red Bull Racing.

Question 5

Which Italian company supplies tires for every team on the grid?

Pirelli won the first Formula 1 World Championship race in 1950 and has served as the sport's sole tire supplier since 2011.

Question 6

Which driver won a record 200 races in the Cup Series?

Richard Petty's 200 wins are nearly double the total of David Pearson, who ranks second on the all-time list with 105 victories.

Question 7

Which Florida track hosts the annual opening race?

Daytona International Speedway is unique for hosting NASCAR's most prestigious event, the Daytona 500, as the season opener for the Cup Series.

Question 8

Which black and white patterned banner signals the finish of a race?

The checkered flag was first used in 1906 during the Glidden Tour to mark checkpoints before it became the universal signal for a race's finish.

Question 9

Which driver earned the nickname "The Intimidator"?

Dale Earnhardt received the nickname for his aggressive driving style. He won seven NASCAR Cup Series championships, a record he shares with Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson.