| One of the most popular sporting events in the | | | | made up of 36 races. The races run for the |
| United States, NASCAR is the premiere stock car | | | | majority of the year. For the first time in many |
| racing association in that country. Although there | | | | years, the same man has won the Cup three |
| are many other racing federations, and many | | | | years in a row. That man is Jimmie Johnson, |
| different kinds of racing, NASCAR trivia will show | | | | widely considered to be currently one of the best |
| that this particular form of stock car racing has | | | | in the business. |
| stood the test of time. The only sport that is | | | | NASCAR is a sport which just like the NFL, the |
| watched more on TV in the United States than | | | | NBA, or the MLB, breeds its own brand of |
| NASCAR is the NFL, which is a true testament to | | | | superstars. Fans follow the careers of these |
| the popularity of stock car racing. | | | | giants avidly, and they have gone on to become |
| The first thing shown on a NASCAR quiz is what | | | | some of the most recognizable faces in American |
| the acronym stands for. NASCAR stands for the | | | | sporting history. |
| national association for stock car auto racing. The | | | | When listing the NASCAR greats, Richard Petty is |
| company was formed by Bill France Sr. in 1947, | | | | undoubtedly the first name that comes to mind, |
| and has remained in the family, as the CEO of the | | | | as one of the most endearing and enduring |
| company is now his grandson, Brian France. | | | | NASCAR champions. Other names include Cale |
| Although NASCAR sanctions and sponsors year | | | | Yarborough, Dale Earnhardt, and more recently |
| round events, many of which are extremely | | | | Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. Of those drivers, |
| popular, there are three primary events which | | | | Petty and Earnhardt share the record for the |
| draw the most viewers and attendees. A | | | | most seasons won, at seven each. Jeff Gordon |
| NASCAR quiz reveals that these events are the | | | | ranks second on the list of all time wins with 4. |
| Sprint Cup, the Nationwide Series, and the | | | | Jimmie Johnson and Cale Yarborough each have |
| Camping World Truck Series. The Sprint Cup is by | | | | three, along with several other drivers, but they |
| far the highest rated, and the most important to | | | | are the only two to have three wins in |
| drivers and racing teams. | | | | consecutive seasons. |
| NASCAR trivia tells us that the Sprint Cup is | | | | |