Glossary / General

green flag

43 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A 'green flag' means it's time to start racing. When you see it, you can go as fast as you want.

Technical Definition

The 'green flag' is a signal used in motorsports to indicate the start of a race or that the track is clear for racing. It signifies that drivers can accelerate and compete at full speed.

Hear It Discussed

"three yellows and green flag again."
Ferrari Luce; My Indy500 Trip; '27 Aston DB12S Review The Smoking Tire 28:10

"that's what makes nascar is the the unknown is not knowing that the one guy who led every lap from the green flag to the checker wins the race those are boring races i will admit right"
Is NASCAR Evolving In The Right Direction? Get Out N Drive Podcast 41:52

"The world of outlaw race took the green flag on the back stretch. You saw three by the time they came off a turn four to finish the first lap,"
Tony Stewart Finally Opens Up About Leaving NASCAR Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 15:14