Mrs. Oilpressure Trivia Answers
By Susan Phillips
Congratulations to Patti Nolan from the Chicago area, who got 29 of the 50 questions correct. I have heard from many it was harder than I thought it was. Thanks to everyone who entered and at least tried. Next time I’ll make it shorter and easier. Here are the correct answers:
1. What IndyCar driver was a professional rollerblade instructor to earn extra money? Tony Kanaan
2. What IndyCar driver won a Razor Scooter Championship at age 11? Josef Newgarden
3. Which Driver proposed to his wife at the Statue of Liberty? Oriol Servia
4. Which driver bred and raised Brudgerigars with their father when they were young? Scott Dixon
5. What sport did Conor Daly play in Middle School? Lacrosse
6. Where did George and I meet? What year was it? The University of Tennessee, 1977
7. What is my very favorite thing about attending the REV Group Grand Prix at Road America? Renting a Golf Cart
8. What are our dog’s names and what/who were they named for? Pippa, for Pippa Mann; and Maley, for the Jones & Maley Special (The Car on the Roof)
Name the drivers who own these pet(s). Name the pet(s).
9. Scott Dixon, George and Arthur
10. Josef Newgarden; MJ, Simba, Bumpy
11. Tony Kanaan: Turbo and Fredo
12. Alexander Rossi: Brunner
13. Simon Pagenaud: Norman, named for Lake Norman in North Carolina
14. Graham Rahal: Arrow. Extra points: This pet is an Ambassador for a cause, name that cause. One Cure
15. Scott Dixon, Otis
16. James Hinchcliffe, Lucy
17. Charlie Kimball, Taj
18. Marco Andretti, Moodie
19. What year did I attend my first Indy 500 and who won? What made it an atypical race? 2004, Buddy Rice, it was ended early by a tornado.
20. What driver’s first and only pet was a goldfish named “Jaws”? Max Chilton
21. What driver worked for his parent’s furniture store when he was young? Spencer Pigot
22. Who did I give my wedding flowers to after our wedding at IMS? Pippa Mann
23. Which driver was accepted to Stanford, but deferred his acceptance to pursue racing? Charlie Kimball
24. Which driver lost his front tooth from a team celebration event? Graham Rahal
25. Which driver is the only driver with whom I have ever taken a selfie? Josef Newgarden
26. Where did I have Tony Kanaan autograph my son’s shirt so I knew the shirt would remain intact? On the sleeve
27. If you wanted to go camping and needed equipment, which driver could sew you a tent that you would actually sleep under? He could also sew you some new seat covers for your ride. Will Power
28. Which driver celebrates every win by having tacos afterward? Colton Herta
29. Which driver had a cat named Oskar while growing up? Sébastien Bourdais
30. Which IndyCar driver is this? Matheus Leist
31. Name a driver who still drives the first vehicle he has ever owned? Alexander Rossi
Extra points: Make, model and year of vehicle. 1999 Chevy Silverado
32. Which driver’s parents owned a grocery store where he worked in each and every department as a youth? Simon Pagenaud
33. Which driver proposed to his wife in Venice, Italy? Graham Rahal
34. Which driver was accepted to MIT, but deferred his acceptance to pursue racing? JR Hildebrand
35. Oriol Servia holds what degree from what university? Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic University of Catlalonia
36. Which driver met his wife at the GP Long Beach in 2004? Ryan Hunter Reay
37. Name a driver who purchased his childhood home and spends all his free time there? Marco Andretti Bonus: Where is this home? Nazareth, PA
38. Which driver graduated from Butler University and what is his degree? Ed Carpenter, Marketing
39. Name a driver who played hockey in goal as a youth before pursuing a racing career? Marcus Ericsson
40. Name the driver who was featured in GQ magazine as an 11-year old karting prodigy? Santino Ferrucci
41. Which driver has a microbeer named for him? Extra points: name the beer and the brewery. James Hichcliffe, Flat Twelve Bierwerks, Hinchtown Hammer Down
42. What is Pato O’Ward’s favorite non-racing sport? Boxing
43. Name the driver that was a national high school cycling champion? Takuma Sato
44. Which driver wrote the book "99 Things Teens Wish They Knew Before Turning 16"? Zach Veach
45. What is the only recipe ever featured on Oilpressure.com? Pork Tenderloin
46. Who are the oldest and youngest drivers competing for a spot in this year’s Indy 500 grid? Oriol Servia and Colton Herta
47. Which person in the IndyCar community do I seek out at every race, to have my picture made with? Frank! (Frank B.) with the Indy Racing Experience
48. What sport did Josef Newgarden play in high school? Baseball
49. Name a current driver that was born in Dallas, TX. Ryan Hunter-Reay
50. Name a current driver and former winner of the Indianapolis 500 that has had a beer named for him in the Indianapolis area. Takuma Sato – Sato 101 at Big Woods on Main Street in Speedway.
Oilpressure 
May 16, 2019 at 7:32 am
Woo Hoo. It really was hard. It was fun though learning more about the drivers. Thanks Susan!
May 16, 2019 at 11:42 am
Congratulations Patti!
May 16, 2019 at 10:03 am
Congratulations on another trivia contest well done. Perhaps you may wish to relax and celebrate at Tom Bealle’s Diner in Gasoline Alley or have a beer across from the track at Mate’s White Front Tavern where you might find some drivers hanging out.
May 16, 2019 at 10:18 am
This thing was crazy hard, but very fun. Thank you Susan.
May 16, 2019 at 11:39 am
Great questions Susan, hard though!
May 16, 2019 at 1:03 pm
Even as an Oilpressure reader, I probably would have gotten only about five or six — tough test! Fun and informative. Thanks, Susan!
May 17, 2019 at 1:51 pm
I learned many things today! Thanks Susan. Enjoy quali weekend.