The Pits Quiz 1

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1. Who, at Silverstone in 1995, had his first ever Grand Prix victory?

2. Who wrote the story The Pit and the Pendulum?

3. Which now deceased driver in 1995 became the first ever British world rally-driving champion?

4. Who wrote the novel about a Welsh pit community, How Green Was My Valley?

5. Which former Formula One world champion was the 1993 Indianapolis 500 champion?

6. At which Grand Prix was former world champion Ayrton Senna killed in 1994?

7. In which county was there formerly a colliery at Betteshanger?

8. Who was the leader of the Miners Union during the 80s strike?

9. Which 1970 film about motor racing stars Yves Montand and Toshiro Mifune?

10. Who was Chairman of the National Coal Board at the time of the 80s miners? strike?

ANSWERS  

1. Johnny Herbert

2. Edgar Allan Poe

3. Colin McRae

4. Richard Llewellyn

5. Emerson Fittipaldi

6. San Marino Grand Prix

7. Kent

8. Arthur Scargill

9. Grand Prix

10. Sir Ian McGregor