Chequered flag origin

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Tue 20 Mar 2001 14:25
Chequered flag origin - DaveFalll
Can anyone shed any light on the origin of the chequered flag that is signified to thr winning driver - whether it a motorcyclle, car or powerboat across the winning post?

The answer would be much appreciated, written concrete evidence even better!!
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Thu 22 Mar 2001 01:23
Re: Chequered flag origin - richard turpin
Still no answer to this. I wish someone would as I am curious to hear an answer.
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Thu 22 Mar 2001 07:50
Re: Chequered flag origin - Roger Jones
Try:

Stumpers: www.cuis.edu/~stumpers/

where it's reckoned that you'll get an answer to the queries that stump everyone else.
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