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.

Ryan Blaney was recently spotted handing the checkered flag to a young fan after his Nashville triumph — a gesture that has ...

For example, many know a checkered flag in any racing event will always mean that a racer has crossed the finish line. The first solid-colored flag you'll typically see at a motor racing event is ...

Alex Palou is finally an Indianapolis 500 champion after taking the checkered flag on ... three years and a heartbreaking ...

Despite that dominance, there was uncertainty on who the race winner would be up until the checkered flag ... pair crossed the start-finish line for the final white flag lap.