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Fortnight 13 – Day 2 Questions

Question #1

PRE-QUESTION NOTE: Today is a Theme Day. Theme days can be overt, or they can be subtle and connected, in such a way that figuring out the theme may help you answer the questions. Good luck.

 

At the 1987 edition of The Winston at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Bill Elliott were involved in a late-race incident that became known by a certain phrase. It should be noted that the phrase seems to have been chosen for reasons other than its literal accuracy, as Earnhardt Sr. was ahead when it began and remained ahead afterward. What was the phrase?

The Pass in the Grass

Racing & Combat

Question #2

Cleveland Stadium (former home of the Browns), Exhibition Stadium in Toronto (former home of the Argonauts), and New Soldier Field (current home of the Bears) have all been referred to by what uncharitable nickname? Said nickname has also been employed more broadly to describe the city of Erie, PA.

The Mistake by the Lake

Football

Question #3

Give the most common nickname of the 1991 Ryder Cup at the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. Due to the animosity between the American and European teams in the event itself, it has become a common misconception that the nickname was coined after the fact; in fact, it was invented for promotional purposes prior to the start of the Cup.

The War on the Shore ("War by the Shore" also accepted)

Country Club

Question #4

Name the swimming event contested every two years between 2003 and 2015 that pitted an American team first against an Australian team, then against a team of European all-stars. After seven straight American blowouts, USA swimming failed to secure a television contract and the event was canceled.

The Duel in the Pool

Olympics

Question #5

Complete the name of the documentary directed by Floyd Russ and released on Netflix on Aug. 10, 2021. “Untold: __________”.

Malice at the Palace

Basketball