This flag tells the driver that they are no longer being scored by NASCAR and have effectively been disqualified from the race until they obey the previous black flag and pit.
The Flags Of NASCAR
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If a driver does not pit within five laps of receiving a black flag they will be shown a black flag with a white 'X' on it.
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- The White Flag
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- The Red Flag
- The Black Flag
- The Black Flag with a White X
- The Blue Flag with an Orange Diagonal Stripe
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