Glossary / General

checker flag

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The checker flag is a special flag that tells drivers the race has finished. When they see it, they know to stop racing and slow down.

Technical Definition

The checker flag is a flag used in auto racing to signal the end of a race. When the lead car crosses the finish line, the checker flag is waved to indicate that the race is over and all competitors must stop racing.

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"Because this one says take home the checker flag and the inaugural slinging dirt 35 lap event."
Episode 394 - Fremont Opens Their Season, The Kokomo Grand Prix and Knoxville Dirt Nerds Podcast 02:50

"...between that point of the race and the checker flag. What happened was Byron had a good run..."
Here's What It Takes To Win A Road Rally The Truth About Cars 44:26

"The track changed from the time you guys unloaded to the checker flag to Sonoma and kind of race craft."
SVG is Ready to BOUNCE BACK in California Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX 18:56