Race Track Flag Crafts

The checkered racing flag is a symbol of victory.

Avid racing fans are familiar with racing flags and their meanings. Green means go and the yellow flag signals that a caution has been issued for hazardous conditions ahead. Of course, the iconic checkered flag signals victory at the finish line. Whether for a race car birthday party or room decoration, race track flags in general -- and checkered racing flags in particular -- are popular symbols for the racing fan.

Checkered Flag

Create a checkered racing flag by creating a checkered pattern on a piece of plain white paper with a ruler and black marker. Attach the flag to a paper towel tube for play or onto a painted dowel stick for decorating a little racer's bedroom wall. Make other racing flags in the same way and set up your own race track for hours of play.

Race Car Checkers

Turn white cardstock into a checkered racing flag with makers and a ruler. Use small toy cars as playing pieces and create a racing-themed checkers game. Divide toy cars into two different colored teams so players can easily recognize their playing pieces.

Cupcake Toppers

Cut small flags out of white paper and create a black checkered pattern on them with a ruler and a marker. Attach the paper flags to toothpicks to use as cupcake decorations.

Flag Bookmark

Cut out a 2-by-6-inch piece of white paper. Create a checked pattern with black marker on the front side of the paper. Glue this paper to a slightly wider and longer piece of cardstock in a coordinating color. Use race car stickers across the front and glue the words "Readers are Winners" onto the checkered front. Punch a hole at the top of the bookmark and attach a piece of yarn for decoration.

References

• Sprout Online: Racing Flag Craft

Resources

• Race Flags - Indy Racing League