DRO - Quiz - 6/8/04

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6/8/04

THE LOADED QUESTION-er

OK, quizlings, here’s your June swoon. I’d wax on eloquently here, but I’ve already written two stories on an unfamiliar computer, and I’m more interested in wrapping this up, rather going through the unpleasant business of actually thinking something through. So, the envelope, please.

1. In this issue’s Chronicles, the Loaded One mentioned Japanese Top Fuel racer Yoichi Oyama. He was the runner-up in Top Fuel at the 2001 NHRA World Finals. Who beat him?
A.) Cory McClenathan B.) Kenny Bernstein	C.) Gary Scelzi D.) Tony Schumacher
2. The Loaded One also mentioned British cousin Clive Skilton in a list of standout foreign drivers. He was runner-up in Top Fuel to Shirley Muldowney at what race and what year?
A.) The 1976 NHRA Summernationals B.) The 1977 NHRA Springnationals	C.) The IHRA Springnationals D.) None of the above
3. Who did footballer Dan Pastorini beat in the Top Fuel final of the 1986 NHRA Southern Nationals?
A.) Gene Snow B.) Bill Mullins	C.) Don Garlits D.) Darrell Gwynn
4. In which year did Funny Car standouts Don Prudhomme and Kenny Bernstein switch to Top Fuel?
A.) 1989 B.) 1991	C.) 1990 D.) 1988
5. The first NHRA Division 7 (California, Arizona et. Al) Top Fuel champ was:
A.) Danny Ongais B.) James Warren	C.) Dave Beebe D.) Jim Dunn
6. June is traditionally the month of the NHRA and IHRA Springnationals. Here’s a bit of a curve ball for the old timers. We know Shirley Muldowney scored her first Top Fuel win at the 1976 NHRA event. What relatively surprising winner grabbed the money at that year’s IHRA Bristol event? Was it …
A.) Marshall Love (Carroll Bros. Dragster) B.) Paul Longenecker	C.) Billy Graham D.) Marvin Schwartz

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Last Month's Quiz

In a last-minute battle to the finish line, Jim Moe beat out the competition with a perfect five out of five answers correct!

His famed partner was Art Chrisman with whom he won the first Bakersfield Meet in 1959. He later ran Lions Drag Strip's first backed-up 200-mph jolt. He is: C.) Frank Cannon
The final authentic AHRA World Finals was held in 1984 at: A.) Eunice, Louisiana
Remember when NHRA broke the country down into seven geographic
divisions and crowned champions in each eliminator? Who was the first Division 7 (California, Arizona, etc.) Top Fuel champ? C.) Danny Ongais
Ten years ago, the NHRA Top Fuel World Champion was Scott Kalitta. In second in the then Winston standings was: D.) Don Prudhomme
No hints here. No multiple choice. You should know this one. Only one pro racer has ever led qualifying in every single NHRA national event in one season, and he did it twice. Answer: Bob Glidden

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