How to Understand the Meaning of NASCAR Flags

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Understand the green flag.

   This flag is waved to start a race.
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   Step 2: Understand the yellow flag.

   This flag is waved when a car spins out, wrecks, debris, or oil is on the racing surface. , This is waved when the weather is bad or extra clean-up time is needed after a crash to get the track back to racing condition. , This flag is waved when a driver races too aggressively. , This flag informs a driver that a faster car is approaching and that the driver should move aside to allow one or more faster cars to pass. , This is waved when the leader of the race is on the last lap. , This is waved when the race leader completes his last lap.
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   Step 3: Understand the meaning of the red flag.

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   Step 4: Understand the black flag.

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   Step 5: Understand the blue flag.

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   Step 6: Understand the white flag.

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   Step 7: Understand the meaning of the checkered flag.

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