I like these quite a bit, especially #109 the more I look at it. I'm a little concerned about use of the checkered finish flag which might confuse people about the business we're in. Maybe try a different design? Also see my comments to all designers.
Thanks for your entries, especially your work on the "corkscrew" concept. I'm wondering on #203 if you were to move the flag from the left side to the right, if that wouldn't make more sense - as in showing motion from left to right and "finishing" the race with the checkered flag. As it stands it looks like the checkered flag is the start of the race (that would be a green flag!).
#202 seems like it needs the anchor of a flag or other artwork...I'd say maybe a green starting flag on the left, but that color combination probably wouldn't work.
Note I'm ending the contest early today (noon Chicago), so no worries - I'm pretty sure #109 will still end up higher in my final ranking for it's overall clean look and simplicity.
Great work, rose to the top rankings! Please help me understand the differences between some of the logos which seem very similar. Mostly I'm having trouble seeing the differences in #220, 221 and 222. I think it's just shading in the "corkscrew" but am not sure.
Note I will have to take a few days to decide on the winner, there are so many good entries.
#221 and #222 have different shade on "CorkScrew" #220 - flag icon is leaning backward just a little bit to give more speed... maybe wasn't enough to show my intention :D
let me know if you have any questions. Thanks kooldog