Phoenix International Raceway

Choose an answer from the three choices and True or False offered after each question and then "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1) Phoenix International Raceway, or just PIR, is a one mile tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona. What year did the track open?

• 1964
• 1968
• 1978

2) NASCAR’s Sprint Cup (historic) series held its first race in 1988. Who won the inaugural race?

• Bill Elliott
• Dale Earnhardt
• Alan Kulwicki

3) What is the length of this "D"-shaped Tri-Oval?

• 1 mile
• 1/5 miles
• 2 miles

4) The oval also remains home to what was traditionally called the Saguaro Baseline Classic, a weekend of predominantly open-wheel competition with USAC midget and Silver Crown cars as well as modifieds.

• True or False?

5) In a recent poll conducted by Sports Illustrated, what percent of NASCAR drivers voted PIR as their favorite track.

• 10 %
• 12 %
• 25 %

6) As of 2007, several drivers tied with the most wins at 2 at PIR. Who has NOT won 2 races?

• Jeff Burton
• Davey Allison
• Bill Elliott

7) The other notable feature of PIR is the presence of the "Hillside", a fan-favorite viewing area. What is the name of the hill?

• Benchmark Hill
• Center Point Hill
• Monument Hill

8) The track is located at the confluence of two rivers (believe it or not). What is NOT the name of a river?

• Salt River
• Gila River
• Verde River

9) As of 2007, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won 2 races. His father Dale Earnhardt Sr. never won a race at the track.

• True or False?

10) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying: Ryan Newman, 26.499 sec. (135.854 mph), 2004.

• True or False?

Check Your Answers

• 1) 1964
• 2) Alan Kulwicki
• 3) 1 mile
• 4) False. It is the Copper World Classic.
• 5) 12%
• 6) Bill Elliott
• 7) Monument Hill
• 8) Verde River
• 9) False. He won the 1990 race at the track.
• 10) True

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