But the checkered table cloth remained as the indication that the Somewhere along the way, the big meals on the grounds were no longer The use of theĬheckered table cloth carried over to when automobiles replaced horses and The racing was over and it was time to come and eat. Waving a checkered table cloth to indicate to the spectators and racers that Written that when the meal was ready to be served, the ladies would start Would cook up huge meals and serve them on the race grounds. Horse racing event and would have competitors come from miles around toĮither race their horses or just watch the festivities. To the ladies of small mid western towns. Thisįlag indicates that the racing event is over or concluded. Quote, "One flag which is widely used today is the checkered flag. Motoring mates, Vic Garra, as I had tried last year to get an answer andįailed! According to Vic's research, the Americans claim the origin. The end of a motor race? The 'real' answer was given to me by one of my Last week, I asked what was the origin of the chequered flag to signify I found this page on the origin of the chequered flag: Whether the reference is correct I don't know. This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website The Chequered Flag
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