Triple Crown of Motorsport

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/triple-crown-of-motorsport

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sole driver achiever?Graham Hill
2. What is the team achiever?McLaren
3. Who has won the Triple Crown?Only one driver, Graham Hill, has won all three races in the original set.
4. What races make up the original Triple Crown?The original set includes the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the Formula One World Drivers' Championship.

Motorsport: Competitive racing involving motorized vehicles, encompassing various disciplines like Formula 1, endurance racing, and open-wheel racing.
Endurance Racing: A discipline of motorsport focused on long-distance races, testing vehicle reliability, driver stamina, and team strategy over extended periods.
Street Circuit: A temporary race track set up on public roads, often characterized by tight corners, narrow straights, and unforgiving barriers, exemplified by the Monaco Grand Prix.