U.S Automotive History
Cars in Movies and TV
Hot Rod Slang
Cars in Disney
Cars in Racing
100

Chrysler's 1951 introduction of this feature marked the first widely available American power steering system? 

A. Fluid Drive

B. TorqueFlite

C. Hydraguide

D. PowerFlite

C. Hydraguide

100

In Maximum Overdrive, the primary antagonist vehicle is this heavily modified truck?

A. Peterbilt 359 

B. Mack RS700

C. Kenworth W900

D. Freightliner FLD

B. Mack RS700

100

In hot rod slang, a "deuce" usually refers to which car?

A. 1932 Ford 

B. 1942 Chevrolet 

C. 1955 Chevy 

D. 1937 Dodge


A. 1932 Ford

100

Lightning McQueen's racing number in Cars is 

A. 42

B. 95

C. 51

D. 88

B. 95

100

NASCAR was founded in?

A. 1936

B. 1948

C. 1955

D. 1962

B. 1948

200

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray introduced this controversial rear suspension design?

A. Solid Axle

B. Torsion Bar

C. Independent Rear Suspension

D. De Dion Axle

C. Independent Rear Suspension

200

The yellow 1932 Ford coupe in American Graffiti is driven by which character?

A. Curt Henderson 

B. Terry "The Toad" Fields

C. Steve Bolander 

D. John Milner

D. John Milner

200

A "flathead" engine refers to which characteristic? 

A. No overhead valves

B. Horizontal Cylinders 

C. Aluminum Block 

D. Turbocharged

A. No overhead valves

200

Dusty Crophopper is unable to complete without changing this limitation? 

A. Engine Type

B. Fuel Type

C. Propeller size

D. Wingspan

A. Engine Type

200

Richard Petty is nicknamed?

A. The King

B. The Hammer

C. The Rocket

D. The Ace

A. The King

300

First used in the 1970s Oldsmobile Toronado, this drivetrain layout placed the engine sideways to improve interior space?

A. Longitudinal FWD

B. Transaxle

C. Transverse FWD

D. Rear-engine layout 

C. Transverse FWD

300

On Home Improvement, Tim Taylor's hot rod is most often identified as which model? 

A. 1932 Ford Roadster

B. 1934 Ford Coupe 

C. 1929 Model A

D. 1936 Ford Tudor 

A. 1932 Ford Roadster 

300

The term "blower" on a hot rod usually refers to?

A. Exhaust Pipe

B. Turbocharger

C. Supercharger

D. Carburetor 

C. Supercharger

300

The nickname "Herbie" is derived from? 

A. His designer

B. His original owner

C. The mechanic who rebuilt him

D. The racing number 53

C. The mechanic who rebuilt him

300

The "Indy 500" is held at?

A. Daytona 

B. Indianapolis Motor Speedway

C. Talladega 

D. Charlotte

B. Indianapolis Motor Speedway

400

This 1964 model is widely debated as the first "muscle car"?

A. Pontiac GTO

B. Chevrolet Chevelle SS

C. Ford Galaxie 500

D. Dodge Polara

A. Pontiac GTO

400

The film Days of Thunder was heavily inspired by the real-life rivalry between these NASCAR drivers?

A. Dale Earnhardt and Darrel Waltrip 

B. Richard Petty and David Pearson 

C. Jeff Gordon and Rusty Wallace 

D. Bill Elliott and Cale Yarborough 

A. Dale Earnhardt and Darrel Waltrip 

400

A "moon disk" refers to which car part?

A. Steering wheel 

B. Wheel cover

C. Headlight 

D. Fuel cap

B. Wheel cover

400

Disney's Test Track ride at Epcot allows guests to experience cars undergoing tests inspired by?

A. NASCAR circuits 

B. GM vehicle testing labs

C. Formula One tracks

D. IndyCar speedways

B. GM vehicle testing labs

400

This NASCAR team owner won championships both as driver and an owner? 

A. Rick Hendrick

B. Richard Petty

C. Junior Johnson 

D. Roger Penske

C. Junior Johnson

500

The 426 Hemi earned its nickname due to this distinctive combustion-chamber design?

A. Flat-top pistons 

B. Wedge-shaped chambers 

C. Hemispherical Chambers 

D. Dual spark plugs

C. Hemispherical Chambers 

500

Although American Chopper focuses on motorcycles, its popularity helped fuel renewed interest in what broader automotive culture?

A. Factory restoration 

B. Custom fabrication 

C. Electric vehicles 

D. Import tuning 

B. Custom fabrication

500
"Lead Sled" in hot rod slang usually refers to?

A. A racer built for speed

B. A car with a lowered body using lead for bodywork

C. A car that never starts

D. A type of exhaust system

B. A car with a lowered body using lead for bodywork

500

Goofy drives a vehicle in Mickey and the Roadster Racers that is often described as? 

A. A monster truck

B. A jalopy 

C. A race van 

D. A wacky contraption 

D. A wacky contraption 

500

The term "restrictor plate racing" is most associated with these tracks?

A. Bristol and Martinsville 

B. Phoenix and Richmond 

C. Daytona and Talladega 

D. Darlington and Rockingham

C. Daytona and Talledega