Round 11 Day 11 Questions CLOSED

[Crossbones Dennis]

On this day in 1956, Love Me Tender, featuring the singer Elvis Presley in his big-screen debut, premieres in New York City at the Paramount Theater.

1 . What movie did Elvis act with racing legends Richard Petty, Buddy Baker Cale and Yarborough? 3 Points

2. 1956 was the year that the winner if the 1915 Indy 500 died of cancer. His entry at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame estimates that he won about 2000 races. What was his name? 3 Points

3. What car did Elvis purchase for his mother? 2 points.

4. November 26, 1956- A former NASCAR car driver and sports commentator known for winning the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship was born. What is his name? 2 Points

5. Everybody that does not get to answer a question above can get 1 point by posting their preference ham or turkey.

Points including day 10
jeremy341a 29
cardoc 24
dennismopar73 25
w333 6

[jeremy341a]

1. Speedway

[cardoc]

#2 Ralph De Palma

[dennismopar73]

#3 well a cadilac for sure, most likly pink and could have been a 55 maybe 56, think a 55

[Crossbones Dennis]

All correct.

On July 5, 1955, Elvis purchased a new Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 in blue with a black roof. Having mentioned a Pink Cadillac in the song Baby, Let's Play House, the first song recorded by Elvis to appear on a national chart which made #5 on the Billboard Country Singles chart in July 1955;[1] Elvis had the car repainted by Art, a neighbour on Lamar Street. Art designed a customised pink colour for Elvis which he named "Elvis Rose," but the car kept its black roof. Once the car was finished Elvis gave it to his mother Gladys as a gift.[2] Mrs. Gladys Presley never had a driver's license, and Elvis drove the car with the members of his band for most of 1955–1956.