chequered flag
Victory lane signal
A chequered flag (checkered flag in American spelling) is the black-and-white patterned flag waved at the finish line of motor races to signal that the winner has completed the course.
By extension, it represents any kind of finish or completion, particularly a successful one: After years of development, the project finally reached the chequered flag.
The pattern itself has become iconic in racing culture, appearing on everything from trophies to merchandise.
Race completion marker
- final lapRace's concluding revolution
- completionAct of finishing
- conclusionEnd or deduction
- winnerOne who prevails
crossing · culmination · stopwatch · timing · last lap · victory lap · closing · finale
One who prevails
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- first placeWinning position
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
celebration · trophy · champagne · laurels · glory · achievement · success · gold
Top-tier open-wheel racing
- NASCARStock car sanctioning body
- IndyCarAmerican single-seat racing series
- MotoGPPremier motorcycle racing series
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
pit stop · qualifying · lap · circuit · grid · pole position · downforce · aerodynamics
Oscillating motion through medium
- marshalArrange in proper order
- race officialCompetition supervisor
- flagmanPerson directing traffic manually
- starterInitiator of action
indicator · visual cue · notification · announcement · communication
finish line
Race completion marker
- final lapRace's concluding revolution
- completionAct of finishing
- conclusionEnd or deduction
winner · crossing · culmination · stopwatch · timing · last lap · victory lap · closing · finale · termination
winner
One who prevails
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- first placeWinning position
podium · celebration · trophy · champagne · laurels · glory · achievement · success · gold · accolade
Formula One
Top-tier open-wheel racing
- NASCARStock car sanctioning body
- IndyCarAmerican single-seat racing series
- MotoGPPremier motorcycle racing series
podium · pit stop · qualifying · lap · circuit · grid · pole position · downforce · aerodynamics · slicks
wave
Oscillating motion through medium
- marshalArrange in proper order
- race officialCompetition supervisor
- flagmanPerson directing traffic manually
starter · indicator · visual cue · notification · announcement · communication
- Touring Carstouring car, touring cars, Ford Falcon, Commodore, Falcon
chequered flaggreen flag
Signal meaning proceed
green light · starting signal · starting lights · lights out · pace lap
chequered flagred flag
Indicator of danger
black flag · DNF · yellow flag · disqualification · retirement
chequered flagstarting line
Race's initial position
starting blocks · back to square one · point of departure · unfinished business · false start
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