MINI has always been known for thinking out of the box when it comes to car stunts.  But, in the following video, it's what the MINI does after it leaves the box that has Checkered Flag MINI customers on the edge of their seats.

If you are unable to view the MINI backflip video on this page, choose the following link…

We've got another extended bridge closure for our Checkered Flag fans to avoid over the next two weeks.  The Gilmerton Bridge will close this coming Monday, January 7th, and re-open two weeks later. 

Now, many of you probably don't use that bridge very often.  However, those of us who do will be added to the jumble on I-64.  So, Checkered…

Here's another of our more popular posts from earlier this year.  Not only did many of our Checkered Flag fans write in that they enjoyed this fun article, bur many even added a couple of their own through our Checkered Flag Facebook page.

Take a look once more.  Did you notice any of these things before?


"Luke, I am your father." Now…

While watching Cartoon Network with the little ones this week, I noticed our beloved Honda Odyssey in this awesome video from the Incredible Crew.  Even though the Honda emblem is marked over in the video, there's no denying, this cool mom's van is definitely the Honda Odyssey. 



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Throughout 2012, Checkered Flag has celebrated many exciting community accomplishments.  One of our proudest moments was the unveiling of the first Wounded Warrior Family Mobile, a customized Toyota Sienna that was donated by Checkered Flag for the use of local wounded military personnel and veterans. 

If you caught any of…

Another fan favorite, which we ran exactly one year ago, was our very interesting findings for New Year's hangover cures.  And, I'm betting a few of you can appreciate this right about now. 

Originally posted Jan. 1, 2012

Any of you Checkered Flag fans looking for a cure for that terrible New Year's hangover?  Well, try taking a cure…

While putting together our best of 2012 Checkered Flag blog collection, we came across a whole new load of unused images.  Because of the popularity of the previously run Awkward Family Photos article, we have decided to let you in on a few that didn't make the cut our first time around.  Here are some additional hilarious photo disasters from collection…

Here's another Checkered Flag fan favorite from this year's Olympic season.  This blog was shared on Facebook more than any of our other articles throughout the year.  It's still one of my favorite posts ever. 

Awkard Family Photos:  Athletic Edition
Originally posted July 25th.



Does the start of the 2012 Olympic Games have you thinking about your own…

All Checkered Flag locations will close this evening December 31st at 6pm and re-open tomorrow, January 1st, from 11am to 5pm. 

And- you didn't here this from me-- but, our sales managers have been known to do some crazy things with pricing and discounts on the last day of the year.  So, if I were you, I'd get to one of our stores before 6pm TODAY.

We wish all of our Checkered Flag fans a safe and Happy New Year!

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This year has been a banner year for the Checkered Flag blog.  Over the next two days, we will close out the year by reviewing some of the best (or, at least, wackiest) automotive news of 2012.  The articles that follow received the most attention-some good, some so bad it could be considered a threat-from our Hampton Roads automotive enthusiasts.  Enjoy!

Happy New Year from all of us here at Checkered Flag.

First on our list:  MINI Yachtsman  Coming to Checkered Flag MINI
Originally posted April 7th. 

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