Glossary / General

white flag

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The white flag means there is just one lap left in the race. It's a signal to the drivers that the race is almost over.

Technical Definition

In racing, the white flag signals the final lap of the race. It lets drivers know that only one lap remains before the race ends.

Hear It Discussed

"And then I mean, that was, I think that happened during the white flag, right? So then he had to run three quarters."
Porsche 1-2 at Sebring, Factory Team Beef, and the 911 Joyride That Ended in Handcuffs P-Car Talk Podcast 22:00

"they take the white flag those who those of you who know once the white flag is out the next flag whether it's a caution or the checker flag ends the race"
Is NASCAR Evolving In The Right Direction? Get Out N Drive Podcast 39:22

"Well, I got to tell you, sitting on top of the box of the Daytona 500 this past just a few weeks ago to see Carson come in first place, final lap white flag gets pushed from behind into the wall..."
"Pour Gas On It!" How Joey Logano is Scaling Huntersville Ford (+ his NASCAR playbook for dealers) | Joey Logano, NASCAR Driver and Co-Owner of Huntersville Ford Car Dealership Guy Podcast 20:51