NASCAR's New Checkered, Polka-Dotted, Striped Flag Confuses Drivers
Written by Andy   
Monday, 15 February 2010 15:00

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NASCAR introduced some new rule changes, which were implemented for the start of the racing season at the Daytona 500. However, the introduction of a checkered, polka-dotted, striped flag was nothing but confusing for drivers, pit crews and fans.

"When I saw that thing come out I didn't know what to do," said Carl Edwards. "At first I was going to treat it like a caution, but my crew chief started chirping in my ear telling me about seven different things I should be doing - 'Slow down, speed up, turn, turn!' I was distracted for just a second, took a hard right and crashed into the wall on turn three. Luckily I didn't injure any spectators."

Edwards wasn't the only driver unprepared for the multicolored ambiguous flag.

Said Greg Biffle, "We talked about the possibility of a checkered, polka-dotted, striped flag during the Daytona 500, and I had honestly never heard of such a thing so I thought my pit crew was joking. But sure enough there it was, and since I had no clue what to do, I immediately pitted, turned the engine off, got out of the car and stopped, dropped and rolled. For all I knew I could have been on fire. I didn't want to take any chances."

 

Thrilling Daytona 500 Finish Affirms New Green-White-Checkered Rule (Unrestricted)
Greg Biffle foiled by new NASCAR rules (SI.com)



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