The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach has been around for a long time. And with so much history, there’s a ton to know about the major IndyCar Series event. Think you know a lot? Then take this quiz.
There are 10 questions, each worth one point, plus a bonus question worth two points — good enough to perhaps move you up a grade level.
1. Who has won the most Grand Prix of Long Beach races?
A. Al Unser Jr.
B. Mario Andretti
C. Bobby Unser
D. Colton Herta
2. What year was the first Long Beach race?
A. 1972
B. 1982
C. 1975
D. 1955
3. What is the average time of a pit stop?
A. 6-10 seconds
B. 15-20 seconds
C. 5-15 seconds
D. 30-40 seconds
4. What do drivers do if they have to urinate during a race?
A. Hold it
B. Intentionally relieve themselves
C. Stop and run to the nearest portable restroom
D. A and B.
E. All of the above.
F. None of the above.
5. Who founded the Grand Prix of Long Beach?
A. Rich Archbold
B. Abner Doubleday
C. Jim Michaelian
D. Chris Pook
6. Which of these is a feature of IndyCars?
A. They are open-wheeled
B. They have open cockpits
C. They can race at speeds up to 240 miles per hour
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
7. What is the precise length of the Grand Prix of Long Beach course?
A. 1.136 miles
B. 2.968 miles
C. 1.136 miles
D. 1.968 miles
8. How many tires (on the average) are used by one driver for one race?
A. 13.
B. 12.
C.11.
D. Depends on how exhausted they are
9. What kind of fuel do the race cars use?
A. Ethanol
B. Kerosene
C. Gasoline
D. Diesel
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10. Who holds the record for most pole positions won in the history of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach?
A. Mario Andretti
B. Helio Castroneves
C. A and B
D. None of the above
Bonus question
What does the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach have in common with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (in Florida), the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, the Honda Indy Toronto and the inaugural Music City Grand Prix in Nashville? (No multiple choice on this one — sorry.)
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