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For ages 13 and Up.

The checkered flag is more commonly referred to as the racing flag or pyro-signal used in football (soccer) and track and field events. It is an imprinted oval flag that has a red background with white polka dots on it. It is sometimes used as an insignia for an individual sports team. It was first used in Olympics Games but has since developed into its own competition to signify the events taking place in a sporting event.

Many people have stated that the checkered flag originated from something as a Naval communication device, however there has been little documented evidence to support those claims. Some people speculate that it was first used in races for fun, when one driver wanted to show that he had the fastest car out on the track. Others say it originated with the Automobile racing league (ARL) and that they only adopted it to use in their own competitions.

One interesting bit of history is that during the Indianapolis 500 there was actually an attempt to put a checkered flag behind winner Carl Edwards. This was to show that Edwards had been first and the rest of the pack was second. This happened in the race though, and Edwards eventually won the race. This is interesting in that it clearly says that checkered flag meant something different than it does today.