What caused it? Who caused it? Are they OK? Red flags create an impulse from drivers. The caution flag, yellow, can be a blessing or a hindrance depending on your circumstances and the stage of the race.Įach driver has been saved by a yellow during moments of despair, a tire going flat, or running on fumes and needing a caution to avoid a green-flag pit stop.Ĭonversely, if you compete long enough, you probably have experienced losing what seemed a guaranteed win by virtue of an untimely late caution flag. It signifies the beginning of the most enjoyable portion of a race-car driver's week - competing. The green flag is greeted by drivers with enthusiasm and optimism. Not so obvious is the effect each flag has on drivers. NASCAR races are controlled or regulated using flags, that much is obvious. A perfect lap when the 23-year-old needed it most. The last lap of Sunday's race at Pocono was probably the most difficult of Ryan Blaney's career, and probably the most rewarding.ĭifficult because he had never won a Cup race difficult because his closest pursuer was a recent premier series champion difficult because being chased on the final lap under such heavy circumstances often results in a lapse of focus, an anxious right foot or an ounce of conservation. Ryan Blaney had a lot on his mind Sunday on his way to winning You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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