2. They do not run the cars much over __________________ at that track for that race.
(a) 190mph.
(b) 150mph.
(c) 210mph.
(d) 175mph.

3. The most successful auto designs last for how many years?
(a) One.
(b) Several.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

4. Mark Donohue is _____________ the Javelin race car.
(a) Frustrated with.
(b) Angered by.
(c) Baffled by.
(d) Excited about.

5. How does the author die?
(a) In a car crash on the interstate.
(b) From cancer.
(c) In a car crash during a race.
(d) From a heart attack.

6. There are ______________ changes having to do with what will work with the Javelin race cars.
(a) No.
(b) Few.
(c) Some.
(d) Numerous.

7. What car do they use to try out in a new racing venue?
(a) One that has served them well in other races.
(b) An old, trustworthy car.
(c) One that will not serve them in the races in which they have been running thus far.
(d) A brand new car.

8. This is a car which Mark Donohue explains is __________________ at first.
(a) Terribly unstable.
(b) Terribly built.
(c) Terribly boring.
(d) Terribly strong.

9. The speeds at Indianapolis are _________________ of all the tracks.
(a) The slowest.
(b) The most dangerous.
(c) The fastest.
(d) Not the fastest.

10. The answer to number 86 brings out what?
(a) The youngest and ambitious drivers.
(b) The best drivers and cars from all across the U.S.
(c) The best drivers and cars from around the world.
(d) The fastest cars from around the world.

11. Mark quickly discovers that racing is a strong interest and so does what?
(a) Pursues it.
(b) Dreams about it.
(c) Researches it.
(d) Thinks about it.

12. The book begins with introductory writings by whom?
(a) The author.
(b) The son of the deceased author.
(c) The wife of the deceased author.
(d) Roger Penske.

13. With the new team in place, what do they do with the bulk of the previous system?
(a) They save it.
(b) They study it.
(c) They scrap it.
(d) The rework it.

14. The team comes in _________ place.
(a) 3rd.
(b) 5th.
(c) 4th.
(d) 2nd.

15. ______________, who brings out the new Lolas every season, wants a number 10 on one of the cars.
(a) Carl Haas.
(b) Carley Homer.
(c) Carlos Hacienda.
(d) Carlton Hession.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 15: The Lola T70 includes an experimental stiff set of ________________ that are so good they are reused in a number of race cars over several years.

2. Roger Penske is to communicate with Chevrolet's John DeLorean. Who is this man?

3. Roger Penske always makes sure that Sunoco-Sun Oil Company has what?

4. Who is Mark Donohue's funder and organizer of the racing team for which he normally drives?

5. What will Mark also be able to claim?

(see the answer keys)

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