NASCAR Quiz #2

Congratulations to Paul for winning the first quiz with seven correct answers. Paul will receive his prize soon. Now try these:

1. What are the thin sheets of plastic called that cover
   the windshield during a race and how many is each driver allowed to
   have?
2. Richard Petty didn't go faster than the speed of sound
   until 2001, when he hitched a ride with what famous stunt flying
   team?
3. What type of metal is a restrictor made out
   of?
4. What female driver had the best finish in the NASCAR
   Nextel Series? Do you know what place she finished in?
5. What unique thing did Alan Kulwicki (that great
   Wisconsin driver) do after winning a race?
6. What driver won the 1989 NASCAR Nextel Championship (his
   only one)? He edged out Dale Earnhardt by how many points?
7. What was David Pearson's nickname?
8. What was the nickname of the famous trio of
   drivers ... Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison and Neil
   Bonnett?
9. What famous Mountain Dew Driver won 12 races in
   1981?
10. What illegal activity were many of the early race
    drivers involved with?

Answers:

1. Tear-offs
2. Blue Angels
3. Aluminum
4. Sara Christian - fifth place - October 2, 1949
5. Took his victory lap the opposite direction around the track
6. Rusty Wallace edged out Dale Earnhardt by 12 points
7. David Pearson was "The Silver Fox"
8. The Alabama Gang
9. Darrell Waltrip won 12 races in 1981 (must have been all that caffiene)
10. Bootlegging