Thanks for the designs. We like the fact that you are incorporating colored graphics and text but aren't crazy about the graphic choices. The snake/eagle combo isn't appealing to us. We think animal combinations could represent natural selection but we're not feeling this one is quite right for us. As for the checkered flag, although we do organize races, the checkered flag would never be seen at this type of race. That being said, an orienteering flag (white/orange flag, google it to see an example) might be a suitable replacement.