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Stock Car Racing (Tom Greve)

Stock Car Racing (Tom Greve)

Start your engines with Stock Car Racing (Tom Greve). This book takes kids to the famous oval tracks where colorful cars race. You will learn about the pit stops, the fast drivers, and the checkered flag. The clear text is perfect for students practicing their reading skills. It is a great adventure for anyone who loves loud and fast cars.

Lexile: 1000L

Quiz

Question 1: Stock car racing started on

large sand dunes.dirt tracks.sand beaches.large flat plains.

Question 2: The Daytona 500 is

the first stock car race.the most dangerous stock car race.NASCAR's most popular event.a specialized race.

Question 3: Millions of people find the fast speeds and noisy engines

annoying.quite boring.nerve racking.very exciting.

Question 4: The chart on page 5 is

a timeline showing when the various stock cars were made.a calendar of upcoming racing dates.a timeline showing the development of stock car racing.a diagram showing the importance of stock car racing.

Question 5: The word "prohibition" on page 4 refers to

laws which allowed racing to take place on beaches.laws which made alcohol illegal in the 1920s.racing rules.laws which stopped cars racing on beaches.

Question 6: The abbreviation "Sr." on page 5 stands for

Sprinter.Sister.Junior.Senior.

Quiz

Question 1: Stock cars look like

large trucks.airplanes.regular cars.mini vehicles.

Question 2: What is the purpose of restrictor plates?

to restrict the speed of racing cars to prevent accidentsto restrict the number of signs and advertisements on a car to prevent distractionsto restrict the racing time to prevent driver fatigueAll the options listed are correct.

Question 3: If cars go too fast, they can

cause triple the noise.catapult or crash.ruin the runway.cause anxiety.

Question 4: The picture on page 7 is

an extreme close-up of an engine.a long shot of drag cars.a filmstrip showing drag cars in action.a view of a special racing track.

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

a pulling motion.the amount of resistance created when the air hits the car.the strength of the wind.a strong push.

Question 6: "Restrictor plates" on page 7 are

stopping clamps.special gears.car speed limiting devices.strong brakes.

Quiz

Question 1: What is Richard Petty's nickname?

The HeroThe StarThe IntimidatorThe King

Question 2: The youngest winner in Daytona 500 history is

a European.a newcomer to the sport.a man from Pittsburgh.Jeff Gordon.

Question 3: "NASCAR is a family affair." This means

stock car racing is only for men.only people belonging to a racing family can participate in the sport.often members of the same family pursue the sport.very few people can race.

Question 4: The pictures are

photographs of famous stock car drivers.photographs of stock car makers.portraits of important people.photographs of generous heroes.

Question 5: Another word for "star" on page 9 is

best.different.special.new.

Question 6: A word meaning "started" on page 9 is

began.founded.rising.became.

Quiz

Question 1: How does a driver qualify to start in the pole position?

The driver who maintains a consistent speed starts in the pole position.The safest driver starts in the pole position.The driver with the fastest lap time starts in the pole position.The youngest driver starts in the pole position.

Question 2: The NASCAR champion is determined

during the last race.in the final ten races of the season.before the final race.by past drivers.

Question 3: During practice sessions, drivers strive to gain the pole position because

they can go faster.it gives them an advantage.they can see better.they stand out.

Question 4: The picture on page 11 shows

NASCAR drivers preparing to race.a group of drivers claiming the winning trophy.a NASCAR champion holding up his winning trophy.a NASCAR.

Question 5: Another word for "regulations" on page 12 is

criteria.size.times.rules.

Question 6: The word "disqualification" on page 12 refers to

the act of being removed from a race for breaking a rule.an order or rule.the act of being ordered to compete in a different heat.the act of being ordered to go back to the starting line to begin again.

Quiz

Question 1: NASCAR races are held

during the week.on Saturdays only.on weekends.on Sundays only.

Question 2: How many NASCAR races are held each year?

136363035

Question 3: The Daytona 500 is held

in Summer.on the last day of February each year.in February each year.in February every alternate year.

Question 4: The map on page 13 shows

the U.S. states where NASCAR races are held.the coastal regions of the US.the winning states of the NASCAR races.the new states where NASCAR races have been held recently.

Question 5: A word meaning "checking" on page 14 is

inspecting.singing.reviewing.observing.

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

sincere.faithful.honest.passionate.

Quiz

Question 1: If a racing car driver needs to refuel he must

call for help.telephone the emergency crew.pause at a pit stop.wave down the help team.

Question 2: A pit stop for new tires and gas takes

a few minutes.a second.an hour.a few seconds.

Question 3: What are pit crews?

the place where the driver goes to rest while their car is being fixedgroups of people who work to refuel and repair cars during racespeople who drive and repair carscar parts

Question 4: The pictures on page 16 show

broken down vehicles.racing cars being refueled or repaired at a pit stop.drivers preparing to begin a race.racing cars competing.

Question 5: A "sponsor" on page 17 is

a person or company who offers financial support in return for advertising rights.a media editor or publisher.the name given to a racing car.a person who advertises racing.

Question 6: Another word for "gas" on page 16 is

fuel.air.compression.water.

Quiz

Question 1: A HANS device

prevents the driver's head and neck from snapping forward and backward.helps drivers to maintain a straight posture.makes the driver appear taller.prevents drivers from getting sunburned on the neck.

Question 2: How is safety information relayed to drivers?

using hand signalsusing colored lightsusing a set of soundsusing a system of flags

Question 3: One of the main duties performed by NASCAR is to

train young drivers.enhance the thrill and excitement of car racing.ensure races are constantly being advertised.improve driver safety.

Question 4: The pictures on page 19 show

a set of flags which convey different messages to drivers.a set of winning flags.a set of flags used by a race cheering squad.a set of danger signals.

Question 5: The letters HANS stand for

head and neck device.head and neck security.head and nose safety.hand and neck section.

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

stop.show.point.direct.

Quiz

Question 1: Who pays the racing car driver and pit crew?

sponsorscar companiesbanksteam owners

Question 2: Why do sponsors pay so much money to racing teams?

They can win a lot of money if their sponsored team wins.They get advertising exposure and can use the driver to promote their goods or services.They like the trill of racing.It makes them popular.

Question 3: How much do sponsors pay racing teams?

one million dollars a seasonthousands per yearmillions per seasonhundreds per week

Question 4: The chart on page 20 is

an invoice showing the cost of racing car engines.a list showing the cost of housing a racing car.a list showing the cost of salaries of racing car drivers.a bar graph showing the costs associated with building, maintaining and operating a stock car.

Question 5: Another word for "generates" on page 20 is

creates.saves.extracts.steals.

Question 6: A word meaning "shown" on page 21 is

operational.promotional.displayed.advertising.

Quiz

Question 1: NASCAR is now a

less popular racing competition.a dying racing competition.a regional racing competition.national racing competition.

Question 2: How many fans like to watch stock car racing?

thousandsa couplehundredsmillions

Question 3: NASCAR has gone national because

the excitement of the sport has made it grow in popularity.there are more sponsors.people don't like to travel too far to watch a race.there are more racing car drivers.

Question 4: The language used by the author in this conclusion is

harsh and offensive.strong and descriptive.slang.humorous and fun.

Question 5: Another word for "spectacle" is

review.drama.demonstration.show.

Question 6: Another word for "loyal" is

happy.devoted.pleasant.interested.

Tag(s):Action Sports

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