The iconic black-and-white checkered flag signals the end of the race. Once waved, all drivers have one last chance to push to the finish line, thereby finishing the race under normal circumstances.

Other flags used in NASCAR. NASCAR uses a green-white-checkered flag to restart the race in overtime and conclude stages. For the unversed, the stock car racing series typically has three stages ...

INDIANAPOLIS — When someone dies in the family tree of Arthur Hauselman, a tiny black-and-white checkered flag is placed in their casket. The word Godspeed is repeated. This family really likes ...

Since 1996, David Letterman's racing team, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan Racing, has won the Indianapolis 500 twice. He talks about the attraction of the sport, along with drivers Josef Newgarden and ...

INDIANAPOLIS — When someone dies in the family tree of Arthur Hauselman, a tiny black-and-white checkered flag is placed in their casket. The word Godspeed is repeated. This family really likes ...