NASCAR Grand National stock car race in Daytona Beach, FL

Tim Flock, an Atlanta veteran and last year's winner, participates in the NASCAR Grand National Stock Car Competition at Daytona Beach, Florida. Due to the incoming tide, the race distance is reduced from 160 miles to 152 miles. The racers average about 90 miles per hour under challenging conditions. Tim Flock, driving a 1956 Chrysler, completes the race in 1 hour, 40 minutes, and 24 seconds, securing his second consecutive victory.

Who is the Atlanta veteran mentioned in the NASCAR Grand National Stock Car Competition?

• Richard Petty

• Tim Flock

• Dale Earnhardt

• Jeff Gordon

What was the original distance of the race before it was reduced?

• 180 miles

• 160 miles

• 170 miles

• 152 miles

Why was the race distance reduced at Daytona Beach?

• Because of a car accident

• Technical issues with the track

• Due to a storm

• The incoming tide edged high onto the racing strip

What was the average speed during the race?

• 85 miles an hour

• 95 miles an hour

• 80 miles an hour

• 90 miles an hour

How long did it take for Tim Flock to complete the race?

• 2 hours, 10 minutes, 24 seconds

• 1 hour, 50 minutes, 24 seconds

• 1 hour, 40 minutes, 24 seconds

• 1 hour, 30 minutes, 24 seconds