RACING FLAG COLORS

AND THEIR MEANING

GREEN:

Start - The Race, qualification attempt or practice session is started.

YELLOW:

Caution - Signals hazardous condition on the track. During practice or the race drivers shall reduce speed immediately and maintain position and yield to track safety vehicles.

ROYAL BLUE w/ ORANGE STRIPE:

The passing flag - A lapping Driver is attempting to pass. The slower Driver is instructed to yield to faster traffic.

BLACK:

The Driver shall proceed to the pits on the next lap and follow the instructions of the Officials.

BLACK w/ WHITE CROSS:

The Officials have ceased scoring the Car until further notice.

RED:

Stop - The Race, qualification or practice session immediately regardless of position of cars on the track.

WHITE:

The leader has started the final lap of the race. During qualifications, this signals that driver has started final lap of qualification.

CHECKERED:

The Race, qualification attempt or practice is completed. The race leader is declared the winner.