For example, many know a checkered flag in any racing event will always mean that a racer has crossed the finish line. Read more: 10 Iconic Movie Cars That Weren't Even Real The first solid ...

and the field was allowed to race back to the finish line with no caution flag being thrown. NASCAR Cup Series Race Director Jusan Hamilton would admit on the post-Daytona episode of Hauler Talk ...

Instead, the field raced back to the checkered flag and no caution was ... to decide a Daytona 500 qualifying race less than 100 yards from the finish line, cars wrecked behind them and NASCAR ...