Learn the meaning of the flags

CHEQUERED FLAG

• The session is over
• Slow down after checking your mirrors for following traffic
• Take the rest of the lap to cool the car’s engine and brakes
• Exit the track and return to the pits

BLACK FLAG

• This flag will be held out, then pointed at the driver in question
• Reduce your speed after checking your mirrors and report to the pits
• There may be a problem with your car
• There may be a problem with a rules violation
• Ignoring black flags may result in missing a driving session or expulsion from the event

BLUE FLAG HELD STATIONARY

• There is a car behind you or closing on you at a higher rate of speed
• If you are in a passing zone, you should signal that car to pass you

BLUE FLAG WAVED

• You are being passed by another car
• Maintain your line, and gently reduce your speed to facilitate the pass
• Getting the pass done quickly is for the safety of all
• Failure to follow passing procedures will result in a black flag

GREEN FLAG

• The track is open, cars are running at speed
• Passing is allowed in the designated passing zones

RED FLAG

• Caution, very serious incident ahead, track may be unusable
• Slow down immediately, do not slam on brakes, check for cars behind you
• At a slow pace proceed to the next manned marshal’s station and stop on the edge of the pavement
• Do not get out of the car, keep your seatbelt on
• If wearing a helmet, do not remove it
• Wait for instructions from the marshal

YELLOW FLAG HELD STATIONARY

• Caution, reduce your speed gradually
• Incident somewhere on track
• No passing

YELLOW FLAG WAVED

• Caution, incident is just ahead
• Slow down immediately, but check your mirrors for following cars
• Be prepared to alter your line through the corner
• There may be a spun car on track or partially on track
• The spun car may have spilt fluids or kicked dirt onto the track
• No passing