- 1. When did the FIA World Endurance Championship begin operation?
A) 2010
B) 1953
C) 1992
D) 2012
- 2. Which organization helps the FIA sanction the World Endurance Championship?
A) International Motor Sports Association
B) Porsche Motorsports
C) Automobile Club de l'Ouest
D) Stéphane Ratel Organisation
- 3. The current World Endurance Championship is considered a revival of which series?
A) FIA GT1 World Championship
B) Intercontinental Le Mans Cup
C) World Sportscar Championship
D) American Le Mans Series
- 4. What year did the World Sportscar Championship end?
A) 1992
B) 1984
C) 2013
D) 2012
- 5. In what year did the World GT Manufacturers' Championship title debut?
A) 2012
B) 2017
C) 1992
D) 2010
- 6. When did the original World Sportscar Championship begin?
A) 2010
B) 1999
C) 1953
D) 2012
- 7. Which series was created by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation?
A) American Le Mans Series
B) Porsche Supercup
C) Intercontinental Le Mans Cup
D) FIA GT1 World Championship
- 8. The Porsche Supercup serves as a support series for which championship?
A) American Le Mans Series
B) FIA GT1 World Championship
C) 24 Hours of Le Mans
D) Formula One
- 9. Which series emerged from the IMSA GT split?
A) FIA GT1 World Championship
B) 24H Series
C) American Le Mans Series
D) Intercontinental Le Mans Cup
- 10. Why was the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup not considered an official World Championship?
A) It was too short-lived
B) It was not organised by the FIA
C) It lacked GT car participation
D) It only raced in Europe
- 11. From 1985 to 1992, the World Sportscar Championship titles were awarded to whom?
A) Drivers
B) Sponsors
C) Teams
D) Manufacturers
- 12. What kind of cars does the Porsche Supercup feature?
A) Touring cars
B) Porsche Carrera Cup cars
C) Sports prototypes
D) GT1 cars only
- 13. Which series races in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States?
A) Intercontinental Le Mans Cup
B) 24H Series
C) FIA GT1 World Championship
D) Porsche Supercup
- 14. What was the duration of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup?
A) 2010-2012
B) 1953-1992
C) 1999-2013
D) 2010-2011
- 15. What television network's debut helped bring a resurgence of interest in US sports car racing?
A) NBC Sports
B) Fox Sports
C) ESPN
D) SpeedVision
- 16. Whose rules serve as the basis for both the LMS and ALMS?
A) ACO
B) FIA
C) NASCAR
D) IMSA
- 17. The Le Mans Prototype is described as being reminiscent of what old series?
A) Can Am
B) Trans Am
C) Grand Am
D) NASCAR
- 18. What is the primary goal of the Rolex Sports Car Series' rules?
A) Unlimited engine displacement
B) Strict factory team participation
C) Cheaper, lower-cost racing
D) Maximum speed performance
- 19. Which series serves as a support series for the Rolex Series?
A) Le Mans Series
B) Trans-Am Series
C) Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge
D) SCCA World Challenge
- 20. Grand Am has an affiliation with which organization?
A) NASCAR
B) FIA
C) SCCA
D) ACO
- 21. In what race do many NASCAR drivers occasionally participate?
A) Petit Le Mans
B) 24 Hours of Le Mans
C) Sebring 12 Hours
D) 24 Hours of Daytona
- 22. In what year did the original Trans-Am Series dissolve?
A) 2005
B) 2009
C) 2000
D) 2006
- 23. In what year did the Trans-Am Series return to action?
A) 2010
B) 2009
C) 2006
D) 2008
- 24. What does the SCCA World Challenge consist of for each round?
A) A sprint qualification session only
B) A one-hour race
C) A six-hour endurance race
D) A three-day festival
- 25. Which class replaced the former touring car class in the SCCA World Challenge?
A) TA1
B) GTS
C) GT
D) TA3-American
- 26. Which network replaced SpeedVision?
A) CBS Sports
B) Speed Channel
C) Fox Sports
D) ESPN
- 27. Which driver is mentioned as a road racer who moved to the Sprint Cup Series?
A) Jimmie Johnson
B) Jeff Gordon
C) Max Papis
D) Tony Stewart
- 28. What kind of car frames are used in the TA1 and TA2 divisions?
A) Tube frame
B) Production-based
C) Aluminum chassis
D) Monocoque
- 29. Which actor starred in a film about Le Mans?
A) Tom Cruise
B) James Garner
C) Paul Newman
D) Steve McQueen
- 30. Which series ran from 1966 to 1974 and featured unlimited sports prototypes?
A) Can-Am
B) Group C
C) IMSA Camel GTP
D) USRRC
- 31. What caused the original Can-Am series to end?
A) FIA rule changes
B) Low crowd attendance
C) Lack of manufacturer interest
D) Rising costs and the energy crisis
- 32. What rules did the FIA impose on prototypes in 1972?
A) Smaller engines matching F1 rules
B) Maximum weight restrictions
C) Unlimited engine capacity
D) Mandatory electric motors
- 33. What was the secondary category for Group C called?
A) Group C2
B) Group C Light
C) Group C Minor
D) Group C Junior
- 34. What were the late 1970s Grand Touring Prototype rules based on?
A) Vehicle weight
B) Aerodynamic downforce
C) Engine size
D) Fuel consumption
- 35. Which of these manufacturers was explicitly mentioned as competing in 1980s Group C?
A) Jaguar
B) Lamborghini
C) BMW
D) Audi
- 36. What was the American precursor series to Can-Am?
A) Trans-Am
B) USRRC
C) IMSA GTP
D) Group 7
- 37. How did the text describe the performance of late 1960s prototypes compared to F1 cars?
A) Identical in speed
B) Comfortably quicker
C) Slower but more reliable
D) Slightly slower
- 38. According to Georges Faroux, when was sports car racing born?
A) 1930
B) 1919
C) 1914
D) 1923
- 39. What happened to sports car engine capacity in the World Championship starting in 1958?
A) Limited to 5 litres
B) Limited to 1.5 litres
C) Limited to 3 litres
D) Unlimited
- 40. Which race is considered the oldest sports car racing in the world?
A) 12 Hours of Sebring
B) 24 Hours of Le Mans
C) Targa Florio
D) Mille Miglia
- 41. Which Japanese manufacturer first won the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall?
A) Mazda
B) Nissan
C) Toyota
D) Honda
- 42. What term refers to small, often Fiat-based, Italian specials?
A) Voiturettes
B) Clubmans
C) Etceterinis
D) Big bangers
- 43. Why were fenders and two seats included in early racing cars?
A) For improved aerodynamics
B) To balance the weight distribution
C) To meet road-legal requirements
D) To carry a mechanic if necessary
- 44. What type of racing did the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft evolve into?
A) Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft
B) World Endurance Championship
C) Formula One
D) Can-Am
- 45. Which car is mentioned as an example of a World Sports Car prototype?
A) Mazda 787B
B) Ferrari 333SP
C) Riley & Scott Mk 2
D) Porsche 962
- 46. Since what year was the IMSA GT Championship prototype-based?
A) 1990
B) 1996
C) 1983
D) 1975
- 47. What series in Japan is for highly modified production-based cars?
A) Japan Le Mans Challenge
B) Super GT
C) Grand Champion series
D) FIA GT Championship
- 48. Which American driver's retirement contributed to the decline of road racing in the US?
A) Jeff Gordon
B) Scott Speed
C) Mario Andretti
D) A.J. Foyt
- 49. Which driver eventually joined NASCAR after an unsuccessful stint in Formula One?
A) Scott Speed
B) Mario Andretti
C) John Andretti
D) Riley Scott
- 50. In what year did the Pirelli World Challenge reformat its classes?
A) 2014
B) 2010
C) 2017
D) 2012
- 51. What class did the Pirelli World Challenge adopt in 2012 that is comparable to the Continental Challenge's Street Tuner class?
A) GTS
B) LMP2
C) B-spec
D) GT Pro
- 52. What did the Rolex Sports Car Series allow for in its Daytona Prototype class in 2012?
A) Four-wheel drive systems
B) Production-based designs
C) Unlimited aerodynamic kits
D) Electric engines
- 53. Which British manufacturer entered a Nissan-powered LMP2 car for Conquest Endurance in 2012?
A) Aston Martin
B) Morgan
C) Lotus
D) McLaren
- 54. Which channel took over the broadcast rights for the World Challenge when Speed Channel lost them?
A) ESPN
B) Versus
C) Fox Sports
D) NBC Sports
- 55. How many years of broadcasting rights did NBC Sports secure for the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship starting in 2019?
A) Six
B) Ten
C) Four
D) Two
- 56. What kind of wheels do sports prototypes have?
A) Open wheels
B) Motorcycle-style wheels
C) Enclosed wheels
D) Covered road-legal wheels
- 57. Which car is mentioned as a prime example of a prototype masquerading as a GT?
A) Toyota GT-One
B) Corvette C8.R
C) Ferrari 488 GTE
D) Ford GT40
- 58. Which of these technologies is credited as being introduced by sports prototypes?
A) Anti-lock braking systems
B) Ground effect 'venturi' tunnels
C) Electric power steering
D) Automatic cruise control
- 59. What is the minimum weight requirement for P1 category cars?
A) 825 kg
B) 675 kg
C) 750 kg
D) 900 kg
- 60. What type of engines were permitted in P1, allowing Audi to score Le Mans victories from 2006 to 2008?
A) Rotary engines
B) Turbo-Diesel
C) Hybrid electric
D) Hydrogen fuel cell
- 61. What is the English translation of the Italian term 'Gran Turismo'?
A) Grand Performance
B) Grand Touring
C) Global Touring
D) Great Racing
- 62. In what year was the Grand Touring class split into Group 4 and Group 5?
A) 1968
B) 1992
C) 1976
D) 1982
- 63. Which GT category prohibits aerodynamic aids and body modifications?
A) GT2
B) GT1
C) GT4
D) GT3
- 64. In Grand-Am racing, which feature is prohibited on GT cars?
A) Standard tires
B) Anti-lock brakes or traction control
C) Fuel injection
D) Manual transmissions
- 65. Which class has emerged as the most popular among the GT categories?
A) GT3
B) GT1
C) GT2
D) GT4
- 66. What is the status of the GT4 European Cup for 2012?
A) Expanded
B) Cancelled
C) Renamed
D) Merged with GT3
- 67. When did the original GT1 racing class come to an end?
A) 1995
B) 2009
C) 1998
D) 2002
- 68. What prompted the abolition of the GT1 and GT2 classes in 2009?
A) Lack of engine manufacturers
B) Declining interest from drivers
C) Cost increases
D) Safety concerns
- 69. In the Japanese Super GT series, what do the numbers 500 and 300 refer to?
A) Maximum horsepower
B) Year of chassis manufacturing
C) Number of cars allowed
D) Engine displacement in cc
- 70. What mechanism is used in Super GT to limit engine power?
A) Mandatory weight penalties
B) Engine restrictors
C) Fuel flow sensors
D) Maximum RPM software locks
- 71. Which Belgian series allows silhouettes and touring cars to race alongside GTs?
A) Britcar
B) Britsports
C) VdeV
D) Belcar
- 72. Which series allows small prototypes like the Norma and Radical to race alongside GT3 cars?
A) Belcar
B) Britcar
C) VdeV Modern Endurance
D) International GT Open
- 73. Which of these cars is described as a pure-bred racing car, similar to a sports prototype?
A) Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
B) Ferrari F40
C) Production road car
D) McLaren F1 GTR
- 74. When was the first season of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship held?
A) 2000
B) 2005
C) 2014
D) 2013
- 75. In what year did the original Trans-Am Series fold?
A) 2009
B) 1998
C) 2013
D) 2005
- 76. When did the Rolex Sports Car Series conclude?
A) 2014
B) 2005
C) 2013
D) 1998
- 77. What region has hosted the Supercar Challenge series since 2001?
A) Australia
B) Benelux
C) Japan
D) Spain
- 78. What series replaced the All Japan Sports Prototype Championship in 1993?
A) Japan Le Mans Challenge
B) Fuji Grand Champion Series
C) Super GT
D) JGTC
- 79. The Japan Le Mans Challenge was established in 2006 and folded in what year?
A) 2010
B) 2007
C) 1993
D) 2009
- 80. The Australian Sports Car Championship ran during which years?
A) 1982–1985
B) 2000–2004
C) 1997–2009
D) 1969–1988
- 81. When did the ADAC Supercup series end?
A) 1985
B) 1995
C) 1989
D) 1990
- 82. Which series was originally similar to Can-Am?
A) Clubmans
B) Interserie
C) Thundersports
D) British GT Championship
- 83. What British series from the 1980s allowed almost any kind of sports racer, GT, and touring car?
A) Clubmans
B) British GT Championship
C) Speed
D) Thundersports
- 84. The Clubmans formula was originally based on the popularity of which car?
A) Group C
B) Lotus Seven
C) Can-Am
D) Porsche Supercup
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