1.   People living within walking distance of the track Decorate their houses for the family cookout with checkered flags and banners.

2.   An Andretti took the checkered flag.

3.   And he could only stand and watch as Gordon and the rest continued to circle the track and then take the checkered flag.

4.   And despite his poor starting position, Crafton said he is confident he can challenge for the checkered flag.

5.   And for the second time in as many years, Marlin was the first one back to the checkered flag.

6.   And once again, Gordon held on to take the checkered flag.

7.   And until the checkered flag later today, both plan to make their presence felt.

8.   Anyone who wants a checkered flag made by Jones need not bother to ask.

9.   Arie Luyendyk was declared the winner on the morning after the event following an audit of the scoring that originally saw rookie Billy Boat take the checkered flag.

10.   As he waged a tough fight with Park, Labonte was blocked and could have wrecked both drivers as they sped toward the checkered flag.