The Flags of Racing
What the flags mean


GREEN: Start

Indicates the start of the event or a restart after a caution period.


BLUE/YELLOW STRIPE: Move over

Indicates that a faster car is overtaking the car being signaled and the car being signaled should be prepared to give consideration to the overtaking traffic.


YELLOW: Caution, slow and hold position

Indicates an unsafe condition on the race track. Drivers are required to slow down and maintain their position. Cars may not pass under the yellow flag.


YELLOW/TWO VERTICAL RED SLASHES: Oil on track

Indicates unsafe surface condition.


BLACK: Pull into pits for consultation

Indicates the car being signaled must go immediately to the pit area for consultation. The scoring of any car that ignores the black flag will be discontinued.


RED: Stop

Indicates the complete stoppage of the race due to some unsafe condition.


WHITE: Entering last lap

Indicates to the drivers that they have started their last lap.


CHECKERED: The race is finished

Indicates the completion of the race.



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