Definitions by D2RCR

red flag 

Stopping what you're doing because because something has made the environment unsafe. Derived from the racing flag that is used to stop a race because of unsafe conditions.

"We're red-flagged at this gas station because it's snowing too hard for us to be able to go on."

red flag by D2RCR January 31, 2004

DW 

Darrell Waltrip, former NASCAR Winston Cup champion and current NASCAR on Fox analyst, known for his yelling of "boogity boogity boogity!" at the start of each race. Also currently drives part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Larry McReynolds: "DW, reach up there and pull them belts tight before we get goin'."
Darrell Waltrip: "Let's go racin', boys, boogity boogity boogity!!!"

DW by D2RCR January 31, 2004

Nextel Cup

The top-level racing series in NASCAR, formerly Winston Cup (1971-2003).

Matt Kenseth will be competing to repeat as, and become the first, Nextel Cup champion in 2004.

Nextel Cup by D2RCR January 31, 2004

Brickyard 

Nickname for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which was first paved with bricks and mortar.

The Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has become one of the most anticipated races in motorsports.

Brickyard by D2RCR January 31, 2004

black flag 

1. Putting a permanent stop to something that has been red flagged. Derived from the practice of waving the black and red flags together at the end of a racing practice session.

2. Used when someone has done something wrong and is about to be punished. Derived from the use of the black flag to indicate a penalty in racing.

1. "It's snowing too hard to continue on, so we've black-flagged this trip and are on our way home."

2. "Pretty sure that guy's gonna get black-flagged for punching out that window.

black flag by D2RCR January 31, 2004

Nextel Cup Series 

The formal name for NASCAR's top-level racing series as of 2004. This division includes stars such as Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Bill Elliott, and Rusty Wallace.

It was known as the Winston Cup Series from 1971-2003.

The 2004 Nextel Cup Series season should feature more than a few exciting moments.

Nextel Cup Series by D2RCR January 31, 2004

CASCAR

Canadian Association for Stock Car Auto Racing - the Canadian equivalent of NASCAR. Most of its drivers drive Dodges, as Mopar is a key sponsor in all their racing series. CASCAR specializes in short tracks and road courses.

CASCAR races are sometimes televised on SPEED channel during the winter.

CASCAR by D2RCR January 31, 2004