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  2. Racing flags - Wikipedia

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    A black flag with white border, indicating that a rider must leave the course. A dark, rather than light blue flag, indicating that a faster motorcycle is approaching. A white flag with a black "V", to indicate poor visibility ahead. Used at the Isle of Man TT festival. A white flag with a black 'SUN', to indicate glare from the sun ahead.

  3. NASCAR rules and regulations - Wikipedia

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    The blue flag with a yellow stripe is shown to warn slow drivers of faster cars approaching. NASCAR rarely black-flags drivers for not obeying this flag. NASCAR uses the yellow diagonal stripe on the blue flag because the flag is usually displayed on top of the starter's stand, and not at eye-level to the driver from the track. Blue Flag

  4. Glossary of motorsport terms - Wikipedia

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    Drivers race on the apron at Chicagoland Speedway (the area between the white and yellow lines). aero cover See wheel shroud. air jacks Pneumatic cylinders strategically mounted to the frame near the wheels of a racing car, which project downwards to lift the car off the ground during a pit stop to allow for quick tire changes or provide mechanics access to the underside of the car for repairs.

  5. List of international auto racing colours - Wikipedia

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    Thailand's accepted racing colours of mid blue with a lower yellow band and/or yellow wheels, are said to have been derived from the evening dress worn by a young woman met in London in the early thirties by Prince Bira of Siam, who lived in Europe and was a well-known racer of the time. Bira adopted the scheme for his cars from 1934 until he ...

  6. Formula One regulations - Wikipedia

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    The flag is accompanied by a board with the car number of the driver on it so no mistake is made. Being black-flagged is one of the most severe punishments in F1. BlackC/White Chequered A black and white chequered flag signals the end of the race, practice session, or qualifying session.

  7. Why do so many countries have red, white and blue flags? - AOL

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    The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have showcased quite a bit of the red, white and blue colors that many of the national flags have.

  8. List of flags by color - Wikipedia

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    UK Blue Ensign; Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom; UK Red Ensign; Royal Standard of the United Kingdom (except Scotland) Flag of the United Nations; Flag of the United States; Flag of the United States Air Force; Flag of the United States Army; Flag of the United States Bureau of Fisheries (1903–1940) Flag of the United States Bureau of ...

  9. Flags banned, signs ripped up: Why you can’t mention ... - AOL

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    At Paris 2024, Taiwan’s red and blue flag is banned, as is the name “Taiwan” and its anthem. The island, which is claimed by Beijing, ...