Enthusiasts and fans gather every year to racing competitions to witness cars move at maximum speed over sophisticated tracks. The events feature some of the world's best drivers behind highly stylish and powerful vehicles. Racing generally follows one rule - the first car that comes across the finish line wins. You can also find other interesting features of the race like lap periods, pit stops and waving
racing flags.
Flags found on the track are signals to let drivers know about the race and track circumstances. The black and white checkered flag is the most famous, indicating the end of competition. All race cars aim to be the first in moving past the checkered flag. The green flag indicates the beginning of the race. It also signals drivers that the pit is open. The yellow flag is much similar to its stoplight version, indicating caution or must slow down. Drivers have to slow down when they see the yellow flag and watch out for 1 or 2 waved flags to determine the stage of caution indicated. A red flag is used if the competition has been ceasedor if racing circumstances cannot continue or prove to be hazardous.
Racing flags function for drivers too. A black flag featuring an orange circle indicates that the vehicle has to go back to the pit. A flag with a diagonal section in the middle featuring black and white, called a per-bend flag, indicates that the driver is penalized for unruly behavior. A black flag featuring a white cross, called a saltire flag, indicates that the driver is not being scored. A blue flag featuring a diagonal orange, yellow or red flag indicates that a faster vehicle is coming. In races, it shows that the driver is going to be lapped.
Most car races feature these basic
racing flags, so drivers should be properly informed about the indication of each. Big races like the Nascar, FIA and IndyCar will use the flags uniquely, depending on their rules and guidelines.
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The Flagman
