Round 1 Day 15 Questions CLOSED

[Crossbones Dennis]

Rolex 24 at Daytona is this weekend!

1. What car was the 2001 Rolex 24 overall winner ? 3 Points

2. The No. 98 Toyota remains in the record books today with a record-breaking pole-winning lap of 136.520 mph, which is the all-time fastest lap by a sports car at Daytona. Who was the driver? 3 Points

3. What year was there no race due to the fuel crisis? 2 points.

4. What anniversary is this years race? 2 Points

5. Everybody that does not get to answer a question above can get 1 point by posting their favorite sports car.

Point total including day 14

sg3526 33
bobby 32
cardoc 31
p518 14
dennismopar73 5
woodsfamilyracing 8
jeremy341a 7

[bobby]

#1-Chevrolet Corvette C5-R

[cardoc]

#2 P. J. Jones

[sg3526]

3) 1972

[woodsfamilyracing]

4 50th anniv.

[Crossbones Dennis]

Jan 24, 2012 17:18:12 GMT -6 sg3526 said:

3) 1972

Sorry, the correct answer is 1974.

While the race’s length was increased back to 24 hours in 1973, there was no race at all in 1974 of any length, a capitulation to the gasoline crisis.

www.caranddriver.com/features/rolex-24-hours-at-daytona-50th-anniversary-facts-and-milestones

You are allowed to appeal if you have a source that shows a different answer.