EXPLANATION OF FLAGS

The flagman is the most visible person while the races are running. The basic job of the flagman is to operate the races as safely as possible and watch for rule infractions. The flags are how the flagman communicates to the racers during the race.

Green Flag - Starts the race.

Yellow Flag - Proceed with caution.

Red Flag - Stop the race immediately.

Blue w/yellow strip Flag - Denotes leaders are about to pass.

Black Flag - Disqualified for a rule infraction.

White Flag - Denotes one lap left in the race.

Checkered Flag - Race is over.

The green and white flag rolled up and crossed denotes the race is half done.

The flagman may also point a rolled up black flag at a car, that is a warning for a minor infraction or cautioning the driver for being too aggressive and non sportsman like in their racing conduct.

The flagman is in constant radio contact with spotters and lap counters at all times.

One item that does occur on a frequent basis and causes some confusion to newer spectators is this rule: If an incident occurs that requires a yellow or red flag, the car that caused the caution must move to the back of the line up for the restart.