Sports 101

The 1999 NASCAR (National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing) season kicked off on Feb. 14 with the Daytona 500 in Florida. Jeff Gordon, who brought home three of the past four Winston Cup championships, beat Dale Earnhardt, last year's Daytona 500 winner. The season, consisting of 34 races, lasts until Nov. 21. All systems go!

Q: What are competitors racing for?

A: What are competitors racing for?

Q: What are the different kinds of auto racing?

A: What are the different kinds of auto racing?

Q: How long are NASCAR Winston Cup races?

A: How long are NASCAR Winston Cup races?

Q: How hot does it get in the car?

A: How hot does it get in the car?

Q: What do the different flags mean? Green flag: All systems are go; the race begins. Yellow flag: Hazardous situation, possible accident. Drivers must reduce speed and are no longer allowed to pass. Red flag: Extreme emergency; drivers should stop immediately. White Flag: Leaders are starting the last lap of race. Checkered flag: The race is over. *Please send your comments to parneyl@csps.com ### 30

A: What do the different flags mean? Green flag: All systems are go; the race begins. Yellow flag: Hazardous situation, possible accident. Drivers must reduce speed and are no longer allowed to pass. Red flag: Extreme emergency; drivers should stop immediately. White Flag: Leaders are starting the last lap of race. Checkered flag: The race is over. *Please send your comments to parneyl@csps.com ### 30