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FLAG CONDITIONS
ON THE RACE TRACK |
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Flag: |
Green |
Signal: |
Race |
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The
green flag tells us that the race, has officially started, drivers may
begin racing. |
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Flag: |
Blue
Flag |
Signal: |
Move
Over |
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Indicates that a lead lap car is approaching and the car being flagged
is to move to the top of the track out of the way. |
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Flag: |
Yellow
Flag |
Signal: |
Caution |
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It
tells drivers to slow down and hold current positions until further
notice. The yellow flag indicates that there has been an accident, track
has been partially blocked or unsafe. The yellow flag will remain out
until the officials have determined that it is safe to continue the
race. |
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Flag: |
Red |
Signal: |
Stop
Racing |
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The red
flag indicates that all drivers must come to a safe and immediate
stop. No driver should exit their vehicle at this time. This condition
allows officials and emergency personnel to react safely to the current
situation. |
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Flag: |
Black
Flag |
Signal: |
Leave
the Track |
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This
flag tells the driver to pull into the pits on the next lap. It is often
called the disqualification flag, but it doesn't necessarily mean
disqualification. An official may only need to consult with the driver
for a variety of reasons (loose part, fluid leak, etc.) |
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Flag: |
Crossed Flags |
Signal: |
Halfway
Mark |
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Crossed
flags idicate that the race has reached the halfway point. Note: The
starter (flagman) may use a combination of any flags. |
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Flag: |
White
Flag |
Signal: |
One
Remaining Lap |
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Indicates that there is one lap remaining in the race. This is the final
lap. |
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Flag: |
Checkered Flag |
Signal: |
Race
Completed |
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This
flag indicates the race has been completed. The driver that completes
the race first is considered the winner. |
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ALL RACE WINNER’S DRIVE TO THE SCALES FOR
TECH. ONCE TECH IS DONE GO TO THE WINNERS CIRCLE FOR A CHECKERED FLAG
PHOTO.
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