The flags of Nascar - the checker flag - racing flags - this flag means: it's over, the race has been completed. If you are the first one to receive the checker flag then you have won the race. - This flag does not come with the dowels (shipping would be unreasonable) but there is a sleeve on flag where you could insert a dowel (available at any craft store or home depot). - best quality -100% satisfaction guarantee - i am from India and I ship all my items from India