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65 Riveting Nascar Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor路Updated Aug 2025路8 min read

Start your engines with NASCAR Trivia! From legendary drivers and iconic races to track records and thrilling finishes, this trivia will put your motorsport knowledge to the test. Perfect for die-hard fans of stock car racing or casual viewers who love the roar of the engines, these questions capture the speed, history, and excitement of NASCAR.

Nascar Trivia

  1. 1Who is known as 'The King' in NASCAR?

  2. 2Which track is known as 'The Paperclip'?

  3. 3How many championships did Dale Earnhardt win?

  4. 4In which state is the Daytona 500 held?

  5. 5Who became the first female driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series pole?

  6. 6Which team did Jeff Gordon race for throughout his career?

  7. 7What is the maximum number of cars in a standard NASCAR Cup Series race?

  8. 8Which track is the longest in the NASCAR schedule?

  9. 9Who won the first official NASCAR race?

  10. 10In which year was NASCAR founded?

  11. 11How many miles is the Coca-Cola nascar race?

  12. 12Which sponsor is known for the 'rainbow car'?

  13. 13Where is the NASCAR Hall of Fame located?

  14. 14Who is the youngest driver to win a Cup Series race?

  15. 15In what year did NASCAR introduce the Car of Tomorrow?

  16. 16Which track is known as 'The Monster Mile'?

  17. 17Who set the record for the most consecutive championships in the Cup Series?

  18. 18What is the nickname for Darlington Raceway?

  19. 19Who won the NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2020?

  20. 20In which decade did NASCAR introduce restrictor plates?

  21. 21How many tracks are in the current NASCAR Cup Series schedule?

  22. 22Who was the first driver to break 200 mph in a NASCAR race?

  23. 23Which driver holds the record for most wins at Daytona?

  24. 24How many turns does Pocono Raceway have?

  25. 25Which NASCAR Cup Series team is owned by Roger Penske?

  26. 26Who drove the famous No. 43 car for most of his career?

  27. 27Which driver won the 1998 NASCAR Cup Series championship?

  28. 28How many times did Dale Earnhardt win the Daytona 500?

  29. 29In which state is Bristol Motor Speedway located?

  30. 30Which driver is known as 'Rowdy'?

  31. 31Which manufacturer returned to NASCAR in 2013 after a long absence?

  32. 32What does the 'X' stand for in the NASCAR Xfinity Series?

  33. 33Which track is known as the 'Tricky Triangle'?

  34. 34Who won the NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2015?

  35. 35Which track is NASCAR's shortest track?

  36. 36Who was the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year?

  37. 37Which state hosts the Quaker State 400?

  38. 38Who was the 1989 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year?

  39. 39In which year did Chevrolet introduce the Camaro to the NASCAR Cup Series?

  40. 40Who was the first non-American driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race?

  41. 41Which track is located in the 'Wine Country' of California?

  42. 42Which race marks the start of the NASCAR playoffs?

  43. 43Who is the oldest driver to win a Cup Series race?

  44. 44In which year did Toyota enter the NASCAR Cup Series?

  45. 45Which team won the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series owners' championship?

  46. 46What is the traditional drink given to the winner of the Brickyard 400?

  47. 47Who drove the No. 3 car before Austin Dillon?

  48. 48In which year did NASCAR introduce the 'stage racing' format?

  49. 49Who was known as 'The Intimidator' in NASCAR?

  50. 50Which driver was nicknamed 'Awesome Bill from Dawsonville'?

  51. 51Who invented the window net used in NASCAR cars to keep drivers' arms inside during crashes?

  52. 52What specific weight must all NASCAR drivers meet, including their helmet, before racing?

  53. 53Which female driver was the first woman to compete in a Winston Cup event in 1976?

  54. 54What nickname was given to NASCAR driver Joe Weatherly?

  55. 55Who was the first driver to win consecutive NASCAR premier series championships?

  56. 56Which NASCAR Hall of Famer was responsible for bringing Dodge back into NASCAR in 2001?

  57. 57How many consecutive poles did David Pearson win at Charlotte Motor Speedway?

  58. 58What was the first NASCAR race track surface and location?

  59. 59What is the significance of the yellow flag in NASCAR?

  60. 60Which NASCAR driver was known by the nickname "Iceman"?

  61. 61What unique action did Kyle Petty鈥檚 team take when they lacked a spare car nose during a race?

  62. 62What heart rate range do NASCAR drivers typically maintain during a race?

  63. 63Who was the first NASCAR driver to win multiple championships?

  64. 64What color stripe across the rear of a NASCAR car signifies a rookie driver?

  65. 65What was the original method for determining the NASCAR Cup Series champion before the playoff system was introduced in 2004?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Richard Petty
  2. 2. Martinsville Speedway
  3. 3. 7
  4. 4. Florida
  5. 5. Danica Patrick
  6. 6. Hendrick Motorsports
  7. 7. 40
  8. 8. Talladega Superspeedway
  9. 9. Jim Roper
  10. 10. 1948
  11. 11. 600
  12. 12. DuPont
  13. 13. Charlotte, North Carolina
  14. 14. Joey Logano
  15. 15. 2007
  16. 16. Dover International Speedway
  17. 17. Jimmie Johnson
  18. 18. The Lady in Black
  19. 19. Chase Elliott
  20. 20. 1980s
  21. 21. 31
  22. 22. Bill Elliott
  23. 23. Richard Petty
  24. 24. 3
  25. 25. Team Penske
  26. 26. Richard Petty
  27. 27. Jeff Gordon
  28. 28. 1
  29. 29. Tennessee
  30. 30. Kyle Busch
  31. 31. Toyota
  32. 32. Xfinity
  33. 33. Pocono Raceway
  34. 34. Kyle Busch
  35. 35. Martinsville Speedway
  36. 36. Daniel Hemric
  37. 37. Kentucky
  38. 38. Dick Trickle
  39. 39. 2018
  40. 40. Earl Ross
  41. 41. Sonoma Raceway
  42. 42. Darlington Race
  43. 43. Morgan Shepherd
  44. 44. 2007
  45. 45. Team Penske
  46. 46. Milk
  47. 47. Dale Earnhardt
  48. 48. 2017
  49. 49. Dale Earnhardt
  50. 50. Bill Elliott
  51. 51. Richard Petty
  52. 52. 200 pounds exactly
  53. 53. Janet Guthrie
  54. 54. The Clown Prince of Stock Car Racing
  55. 55. Herb Thomas
  56. 56. Ray Evernham
  57. 57. 11 consecutive poles
  58. 58. A 戮-mile dirt track in Charlotte, North Carolina
  59. 59. It signals an accident, debris on the track, or weather issues
  60. 60. Terry Labonte
  61. 61. They cut the nose off their rental car and welded it onto the race car
  62. 62. Approximately 120-150 beats per minute
  63. 63. Herb Thomas
  64. 64. Yellow stripe
  65. 65. The champion was determined by points earned during the entire season

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