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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.large flat plains.sand beaches.

Question 2: The Daytona 500 is

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

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

nerve racking.annoying.quite boring.very exciting.

Question 4: The chart on page 5 is

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

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.laws which stopped cars racing on beaches.racing rules.

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

Sprinter.Senior.Junior.Sister.

Quiz

Question 1: Stock cars look like

airplanes.regular cars.mini vehicles.large trucks.

Question 2: What is the purpose of restrictor plates?

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

Question 3: If cars go too fast, they can

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

Question 4: The picture on page 7 is

a long shot of drag cars.an extreme close-up of an engine.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 strong push.the strength of the wind.a pulling motion.the amount of resistance created when the air hits the car.

Question 6: "Restrictor plates" on page 7 are

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

Quiz

Question 1: What is Richard Petty's nickname?

The HeroThe KingThe StarThe Intimidator

Question 2: The youngest winner in Daytona 500 history is

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

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

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

Question 4: The pictures are

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

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

best.new.different.special.

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

became.rising.began.founded.

Quiz

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

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

Question 2: The NASCAR champion is determined

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

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

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

Question 4: The picture on page 11 shows

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

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

size.rules.criteria.times.

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

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.an order or rule.the act of being removed from a race for breaking a rule.

Quiz

Question 1: NASCAR races are held

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

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

351363036

Question 3: The Daytona 500 is held

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

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

singing.inspecting.observing.reviewing.

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

faithful.sincere.honest.passionate.

Quiz

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

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

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

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

Question 3: What are pit crews?

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

Question 4: The pictures on page 16 show

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

Question 5: A "sponsor" on page 17 is

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

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

water.compression.fuel.air.

Quiz

Question 1: A HANS device

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

Question 2: How is safety information relayed to drivers?

using a system of flagsusing colored lightsusing hand signalsusing a set of sounds

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

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

Question 4: The pictures on page 19 show

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

Question 5: The letters HANS stand for

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

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

point.show.stop.direct.

Quiz

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

team ownerssponsorscar companiesbanks

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

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

Question 3: How much do sponsors pay racing teams?

millions per seasonthousands per yearhundreds per weekone million dollars a season

Question 4: The chart on page 20 is

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

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

extracts.saves.steals.creates.

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

displayed.promotional.advertising.operational.

Quiz

Question 1: NASCAR is now a

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

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

hundredsa couplethousandsmillions

Question 3: NASCAR has gone national because

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

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

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

Question 5: Another word for "spectacle" is

drama.show.demonstration.review.

Question 6: Another word for "loyal" is

devoted.pleasant.happy.interested.

Tag(s):Action Sports

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