Tailgating is a time honored American tradition. On game day, race day or any sporting event the smell of barbecues, the sound of cheering and the camaraderie achieved by fans supporting their favorite teams combines to deliver one of the truly great American past times. What better way to join in the parade then to outfit your car, truck, RV or camper with car flags depicting popular teams from Major League Baseball, the National Football League, NASCAR and Division One NCAA programs.
Where and when the car flag became so trendy is debatable. Waving flags at sporting events goes back many years and is a part of the soccer culture in Europe and South America. But tailgating is the quintessential American way to party and proudly waving the standards of the New York Yankees, the Dallas Cowboys, Jeff Gordon's # 24 and the LSU Tigers is paramount to identifying yourself as a true fan.
Car flags come in a wide range of sizes and fabrics. Standard size for most vehicles is 15" x 11" with a 20" staff and 3" clip. The best material for car flags, since they will be outside the vehicle and prone to sunlight, heavy wind and possibly rain and snow is a durable, double sided knitted polyester since this fabric is designed for all season and all weather. Of course for special occasions like the play-offs, all-star games and major races you can select a 100% cotton flag to be used in ideal conditions. Your best bet for standards and window clips is nylon to provide a durable, flexible staff and attachment for polyester flags.
From Giants Stadium to Daytona, the campuses of Notre Dame and the University of Texas, Wrigley Field and Fenway Park the party is as much a part of the festivities as the event itself. Many fans will simply attend the tailgating parties in the parking lots and either watch the game or race on TV or listen to it on radios. They enjoy the spectacle just as much because of the unique atmosphere. But when you're in the tailgating scene passions run high and you need to make sure your camp is flying the right colors. Car flags and small hand flags that can easily adorn most any vehicle will alert friends and foes to your allegiance.
Ideal for game day car flags can be flown year round and never fail to be a conversation starter when out shopping, driving to the office or simply taking a lazy Sunday ride. True fans bleed their team colors whether on season or off and car flags and team pennants are colorful, decorative ways to jazz up your vehicle in support of your team. Best of all, car flags are not permanent like stickers or decals so you can always safely remove these banners from the vehicle for car washes, really foul weather and other occasions where damage could result.