TheCarConnection Trivia: Mar. 17, 2006

byMurray Jackson

1. This 1978 Formula One champ owns a winery in California's Napa Valley.

2. What is the most common cause of premature wear of the center section of a tire's tread?

3. Which European carmaker won the 24 Hours of Le Mans 16 times between 1970 and 1998?

4. What car does Bob Seger mention in the song "Night Moves"?

5. Which vehicles are referred to as "Letter Cars"?

6. In 2000, this luxury-car maker raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans after a 50-year absence.

7. To motorcyclists, what association is know as H.O.G.?

8. For which racer did American Motors name a special 1970 Javelin variant?

9. Which American Motors model was introduced in response to the debut of the Ford Mustang?

10. This racer retired from Formula One and established his own airline.

Answers:

1. Mario Andretti

2. Overinflation

3. Porsche

4. '60 Chevy

5. 1955 to 1965 Chrysler "300" series cars

6. Cadillac

7. Harley Owners' Group

8. Mark Donohue

9. Marlin

10. Niki Lauda