This double meaning inspired the judges to use checkered flags to identify themselves at the finish line. By 1906, these flags were being waved to mark the conclusion of a race stage, symbolizing ...

After an intense duel on a restart with two laps to go, Christopher Bell held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin and ...

The race, held on February 22, 2025, saw Busch edge out Stewart Friesen by just 0.017 seconds in a battle to the checkered flag. Pulling ahead of Friesen just 20 yards from the finish line ...