Piston Cup Winners Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1940?

Jay Roper

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1941?

Ya Chun Fei

Was there a Piston Cup in 1942?

There was no Piston Cup this year

Was there a Piston Cup in 1943?

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Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1944?

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Was there a Piston Cup in 1945?

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Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1946?

Blue Byrev Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1947?

Ya Chun Fei Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1948?

Percy Barbel Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1949?

Jack Ford Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1950?

Jack Ford Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1951?

Doc Hudson Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1952?

Doc Hudson Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1953?

Doc Hudson Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1954?

Lee Weathers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1955?

Leroy Hemming Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1956?

River Scott Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1957?

Louise Nash Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1958?

Junior Moon Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1959?

Slide Powers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1960?

Morris Axler Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1961?

Kurt Shiftright Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1962?

John Gearings Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1963?

Bobby Carsac Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1964?

Joe Allen Foyt Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1965?

Ronald Oaks Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1966?

Mario Andretti Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1967?

Morris Axler Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1968?

Slide Powers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1969?

Joe Allen Foyt Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1970?

Bobby Carsac Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1971?

Strip Weathers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1972?

Thomas Tireson Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1973?

Thomas Tireson Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1974?

Strip Weathers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1975?

Strip Weathers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1976?

Don Chapcar Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1977?

Kraig Shiftright Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1978?

Kraig Shiftright Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1979?

Alloy Wilson Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1980?

Dale Earnhardt Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1981?

Darrell Cartrip Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1982?

Darrell Cartrip Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1983?

Don Chapcar Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1984?

Dale Earnhardt Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1985?

Darrell Cartrip Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1986?

Dale Earnhardt Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1987?

Dale Earnhardt Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1988?

Strip Weathers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1989?

Dale Earnhardt Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1990?

Klint Shiftright Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1991?

Klint Shiftright Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1992?

Strip Weathers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1993?

Klint Shiftright Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1994?

Dale Earnhardt Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1995?

Ernie Gearson Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1996?

Dale Earnhardt Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1997?

Hal Inngas Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1998?

Strip Weathers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 1999?

Murray Cluchburn Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2000?

Chuck Armstong Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2001?

Strip Weathers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2002?

Mac iCar Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2003?

Darren Leadfoot Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2004?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2005?

Chick Hicks Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2006?

Lightning McQueen Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2007?

Lightning McQueen Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2008?

Speedy Comet Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2009?

Lightning McQueen Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2010?

Lightning McQueen Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2011?

Cal Weathers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2012?

Lightning McQueen Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2013?

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Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2014?

Reb Meeker Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2015?

Lightning McQueen Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2016?

Jackson Storm Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2017?

Lightning McQueen/Cruz Ramirez Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2018?

Cruz Ramirez Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2019?

Jackson Storm Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2020?

Cruz Ramirez Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2021?

Daniel Swervez Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2022?

Tim Treadless Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Piston Cup winner in 2023?

Paul Conrev Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Piston Cup Winners Overview

The Piston Cup is a prestigious racing competition with winners dating back to 1940.
Early years saw multiple cancellations, especially during the 1940s due to unspecified circumstances.

Noteworthy Winners from Each Decade

1940: Jay Roper claimed the Piston Cup.
1941: Ya Chun Fei secured his first title.
1946: Blue Byrev emerged as the winner.
1950s: Dominated by Doc Hudson, who won three consecutive titles from 1951 to 1953.
1960s: Featured notable racers like Morris Axler and Mario Andretti.
1970s: Marked the rise of Strip Weathers, winning multiple titles (1971, 1974, 1975).
1980s: Dale Earnhardt became a notable name, winning five times from 1980 to 1988.
1990s: Klint Shiftright achieved significant success with three wins, while Strip Weathers continued his dominance.
2000s: Lightning McQueen became a key figure, winning consecutively from 2006 to 2011, though some wins were contested.
2010s: Cruz Ramirez emerged as a strong competitor, winning multiple times including 2018 and 2021.

Recent Winners

2013: Lightning McQueen's track record continued with six wins counted technically.
2015: Another title for Lightning McQueen was noted as technically seventh but also eighth overall.
2016: Jackson Storm grabbed his first title.
2017: A historic race saw Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez share the victory, though only Cruz was officially credited.
2023: Paul Conrev emerged as the latest champion.

Additional Notes

Notable races often see multiple wins by specific competitors; Strip Weathers holds the record for the most wins.
Lightning McQueen's competitive nature often leads to debates about his actual number of wins due to the circumstances surrounding them.
New racers like Cruz Ramirez and Jackson Storm signal a shift in competition dynamics as notable figures from previous decades are eclipsed.

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Explore the history of the Piston Cup, a prestigious racing competition established in 1940. This quiz covers notable winners from each decade, highlighting key figures and their achievements throughout the years. Test your knowledge of this exciting theme in racing!