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7 fact-checked facts about motorsports, racing series, tracks and flags, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

What does F1 stand for?

AnswerFormula One

F1 is Formula One, the top tier of single-seater racing.

NASCAR is best known for racing what kind of cars?

AnswerStock cars

NASCAR stands for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.

Going deeper

How many laps make up the Indianapolis 500?

Answer200

200 laps of the 2.5-mile oval equal 500 miles.

In most racing series, a yellow flag signals what?

AnswerCaution

Yellow warns drivers of danger ahead and restricts passing.

In F1, a blue flag tells a driver what?

AnswerLet a faster car pass

Blue flags warn a driver that a faster, lapping car is approaching.

Expert level

The first Indianapolis 500 was held in which year?

Answer1911

Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911.

The first 24 Hours of Le Mans took place in which year?

Answer1923

The inaugural Le Mans endurance race was held in 1923.

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