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Track Flags and What They Mean
Ok guys, I realize it is off season for road racing in most parts of the country but we are starting to get back into it in some of the warmer areas like Texas. I dont remember ever seeing a post regarding TRACK FLAGS and what they mean BUT this is CRUCIALLY important not only for YOUR safety but the safety of your fellow racers.
Below is a chart provided by the CHIN TRACK DAYS group. They test you on your knowledge of these flags PRIOR to being allowed to run with their RED Advanced Group.
However, it is important for ALL drivers to KNOW these. The most IGNORED flag at times is the BLUE Flag with the Yellow diagonal stripe. Basically that means you are holding up a faster car that is behind you. Typically you would give the car a POINT-BY signal out the window with an extended arm signifying which side of YOUR car they should PASS on.
Some of the more advanced groups may not be required to give this signal and they sometimes are allowed to pass anywhere but NOT typically in a corner. It just depends on what the group you are racing with requires.
Notice that the SAME flag can mean different things depending on whether it is pointed DIRECTLY at you or possibly waving or furled. See below for examples in the descriptions.
The QUICKEST way to get thrown off a track is to habitually ignore these flags.
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