On most short tracks drivers continue around the track slowly until the officials re-establish the lineup and again show the green flag. On larger tracks a pace car usually comes onto the track after the cars slow and takes position in front of the current race leader. Yellow with red stripes Usually used on road courses, this flag tells drivers oil has been spilled on the track in the area beyond the flag. On oval tracks the yellow flag will be shown, to allow crews to enter the racing surface and clean up the oil before the race is restarted. In most cases, the yellow flag with red stripes is not used on oval tracks.
White flag Indicates the last lap of the race.
When the cars next come back to the flag stand, the race will be complete. The more the steering wheel is turned, the more friction the front tires create, which slows the car. Ideally the car is balanced, meaning that it has equal amounts of traction at the front and rear. Kenny Schrader flipped several times at 200-mph down Talladega's back stretch. It's bent, smashed, but didn't leak.