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Antoine, is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year.

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For example, they have hosted a Jazz Festival Mass following the famous Detroit Jazz Festival and also hosted a Sneaker Blessing for the Detroit Free Press Marathon. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church has done similar services for other events in the city. The Checkered Flag Mass is a first-time occasion for the parish, said Wright. Upon seeing the chequered flag and crossing the finish line, drivers are required to slow to a safe speed, and return to their garage, parc fermé, or paddock, depending on the applicable regulations of the series.Wright said the stole, an important liturgical garment, was generously handmade special for the racing occasion.įollowing the last race of the day, the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Race, competitors and those in the audience are welcome to attend the service. The flag is commonly associated with the winner of a race, as they are the first driver to "take" (in other words, drive past) the chequered flag. At some circuits, the first flag point will display a repeat chequered flag (usually on the opposite side of the circuit). The chequered flag (or checkered flag) is displayed at the start/finish line to indicate that the race is officially finished. Alternatively, some race tracks employ lights to supplement the primary flag at the start/finish line.

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Track marshals are also stationed at observation posts along the race track in order to communicate both local and course-wide conditions to drivers. Typically, the starter, sometimes the grand marshal of a race, waves the flags atop a flag stand near the start/finish line. Racing flags are traditionally used in auto racing and similar motorsports to indicate track condition and to communicate important messages to drivers.











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