In racing, the checkered flag is the ultimate goal—making it there, and making it there before everyone else. Passing under that flag first is synonymous with sweet, sweet victory, but it wasn't ...

Correspondent. "CBS News Sunday Morning" and "48 Hours" Tracy Smith is an award-winning correspondent for "CBS News Sunday Morning" and "48 Hours," who joined CBS News in 2000. Smith has covered a ...

When, where and how did the checkered flag come to be used at the end of racing events to indicate the winner and the end of the race? Some housekeeping first: People. People. People, people. Ever ...

In addition to having excellent control over the wheels, a racer must be aware of the racetrack during any motorsport event so they can make informed decisions about their next move. They typically ...