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Sprint Car Racing (Nicki Clausen-Grace)

Zoom around the dirt track with Sprint Car Racing (Nicki Clausen-Grace). This action-packed book is all about small cars with big wings on top. Children will discover how these special cars slide around corners very fast. The short sentences make it easy to learn new English words. It is a super fun read for young racing fans.

Lexile: 980L

Quiz

Question 1: What is the "World of Outlaws"?

a group of bikersan organization for rebel ridersa race with no rulesa racing series

Question 2: Dave Blaney is famous for

changing the rules of NASCAR driving.winning the 1995 World of Outlaws series championship.winning the Busch series.building the first winged sprint car.

Question 3: In order to win the World of Outlaws, drivers must

compete in many races.win the roughest race.win the longest race.race every day.

Question 4: This chapter is introduced with a

statement.question.argument.explanation.

Question 5: "Winged sprint cars" are

cars that can bounce and spin.cars that can fly.cars that look like birds.small, open wheel racing cars with wings.

Question 6: Another word for "accumulate" on page 5 is

score.make.gather.win.

Quiz

Question 1: Sprint car racing is mostly advertised

on television and in magazines.in books and on posters.in newspapers and magazines.on television and in newspapers.

Question 2: How did Ted Johnson help make sprint car racing more popular?

He participated in the World of Outlaws racing series.He became an outlaw and changed the rules.He joined the World of Outlaws racing series.He started the World of Outlaws racing series.

Question 3: The World of Outlaws has made sprint car racing

safer.a risky sport.a popular sport in its own right.available to everyone.

Question 4: This chapter is

a brief, historical, fictional account of sprint car racing.a funny story about sprint car racing.a brief, historical, factual account of sprint car racing.an explanation of sprint car racing.

Question 5: The word "purse" on page 7 refers to

a medal.the total amount of prize money for an event.a small bag.a reward.

Question 6: Another word for "specifically" on page 6 is

created.especially.organized.allocated.

Quiz

Question 1: Winged sprint cars have to be pushed to start because

they do not have a starter or battery.they have wings.they do not have an engine.they do not run on petrol.

Question 2: The shape of the wings on a winged sprint car are

square and rectangular.shaped like a semicircle or a box.square and triangular.rectangular and circular.

Question 3: Winged sprint cars are built

for all body shapes and sizes.without a fuel tank.to specific measurements.using special metals.

Question 4: The picture on page 8

shows the steps taken when making a winged sprint car.indicates the size and position of the wings on a winged sprint car.all of the options listed.shows a winged sprint car in action.

Question 5: The word "downforce" on page 9 refers to

a strong air current that forces the wheels of a car down onto the track.a strong wind pushing a car from behind.all of the listed options.the air currents around a car.

Question 6: "Methanol" is

a type of fuel.similar to water.a medicine.a cleaning product.

Quiz

Question 1: Late model sprint car racing started in

December 1988.1898.1988.1998.

Question 2: Late model sprint cars run on

methylated spirits.methanol.regular racing gasoline.distilled petroleum.

Question 3: Late model sprint cars are

the fastest racing cars.similar to street cars but heavier.not permitted on race courses.allowed to be raced anywhere.

Question 4: The picture on page 11 shows late model sprint cars

about to crash.racing on dirt.at the starting line ready to begin a race.being fueled.

Question 5: The word "full-bodied" on page 10 means

extremely large.colorful.having all the body components.sleek.

Question 6: A word meaning "common" on page 11 is

regular.model.late.popular.

Quiz

Question 1: Before entering a race, all cars must

be fully insured.prove they are fast enough.be painted in the correct colors.be fitted with padding.

Question 2: The champion of the day is

the driver who endures for the longest time.the winner of the A-Feature.the driver with the largest car.the driver who sprints the fastest at the start of the race.

Question 3: Events in the World of Outlaws are organized

according to the time of year.according to the seasons.in a specific order.differently each year.

Question 4: The picture on page 13 shows

the smallest sprint car ever made.the latest model sprint car.the fastest sprint car ever made.a sprint car winning a race.

Question 5: A "heat" on page 12 is a

measurement of temperature.lap.tournament.practice race.

Question 6: The words "A-Feature" on page 12 refer to the

final race.first race.main event.winners' race.

Quiz

Question 1: Racing tracks are covered with

clay.different kinds of dirt.tar.water.

Question 2: Dirt on tracks makes races

dirty.safe.exciting.fast.

Question 3: Water is sprinkled on racing tracks

to cool them down.to clean them.to make them hard.to make them slippery.

Question 4: This chapter is titled "Dirt on Dirt" because

it is about the coverage of dirt tracks with special kinds of dirt.it describes how dirty cars get when racing.it is about dirty tracks.it explains how roads are made.

Question 5: Des Moines black-bottom gumbo is

a type of dirt.the name of a famous racing car driver.a type of racing car.the name of a raceway.

Question 6: Another word for "sprinkle" on page 14 is

flood.spray.pour.drop.

Quiz

Question 1: Winged car racing can be

boring.an inexpensive sport.the safest sport for children.dangerous.

Question 2: Examples of car safety features are

cages and reinforced fuel cells.wings and wheels.spark plugs and cages.helmets and boots.

Question 3: In order to make winged sprint car racing safer,

cars have special safety features and drivers must wear safety gear.police regularly conduct tests on drivers.speed limits are enforced.wings and wheels are enlarged.

Question 4: This chapter gives

factual information about safety requirements related to sprint car racing.explanations of car racing rules.factual information about rules related to sprint car racing.descriptions of racing cars and racing equipment.

Question 5: "Fuel cells" are

containers that hold fuel.reinforced containers that help stop fuel from spilling.fuel tanks.petrol pumps.

Question 6: The prefix "multi" in the word "multipoint" on page 16 means

varied.safety.many.few.

Quiz

Question 1: The biggest and final event in the series is held in

Concord, North Carolina.Pennsylvania.Knoxville, Iowa.California.

Question 2: The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is

in the center of Knoxville.miles away from Knoxville.near Knoxville Raceway.two miles from Ohio.

Question 3: Big sprint car racing events are held

only in Concord.only in November.only in Florida.in various states around the US.

Question 4: This chapter gives information about

the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum.series races in Florida.special sprint cars.the World of Outlaws series events.

Question 5: A word meaning "moves" on page 18 is

speeds.travels.starts.runs.

Question 6: Another word for "final" on page 19 is

last.largest.best.important.

Quiz

Question 1: Sponsors use the wings of a sprint car to

name the racing car.change the racing car.advertise.number the racing car.

Question 2: The winner of a whole series will take home

$450,000.$50,000.over $200,000.$100,000.

Question 3: Costs associated with racing winged sprint cars can

be kept to a minimum.run into the millions.be afforded by everyone.amount to hundreds of dollars.

Question 4: This chapter

gives information about the costs associated with sprint car racing.gives information about famous racing car drivers.describes the special parts of sprint cars.explains the rising costs of sprint car racing.

Question 5: The word "sponsors" on page 20 refers to

people or companies who own the cars and pay expenses in return for advertisement rights.people or company personnel who attend all races to support the sport.people who own racing tracks.people who buy sport racing cars.

Question 6: Another word for "shove" on page 22 is

tap.prop.push.bounce.