A waving yellow flag indicates immediate dangerĪhead.

Drivers must slow and refrain from passing. When it is held stationary it is an indication that there is a The yellow flag is the signal for caution. Waved: Start of race, or cancellation of a danger previously signaled.

The green flagĪlso is an indication that the course is clear of any obstacles or debris. It is waved after a caution to tell the drivers that the race has been restarted. The green flag is waved by the starter to indicate the beginning of a race, qualifying or practice

NOTE: The NWARC does not use all of the flags described below during track events. Should always check their individual series rule book and ask at the track for any variations. The following guide to auto racing flags includes the most commonly used meanings. Sure the proper flag is used and held or waved appropriately. It's up to the race officials and corner workers to make One meaning while the waving flag can have another. Meaning also can differ depending on how the flag is held. While many of the flags have similar meanings, there are variations between racing series and, sometimes,įrom track to track. Only takes a few minutes to learn what the different flags mean. Spectator, either at the track or via television, you can tell what's happening as soon as you see a flag. Understanding what is happening on the track is the flags used by race officials and corner marshalsĭrivers rely on the flags to tell them what is happening during practice, qualifying and racing. As sophisticated as auto racing has become with spotters, computer links and radio communications, the key to

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