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D.4.1 Command Flags

D.4.1.1 Any Command Flag must be obeyed immediately and without question.

D.4.1.2 Black Flag - Pull into the Driver Change Area for discussion with the track officials. A time penalty may be assessed.

D.4.1.3 Black Flag with Orange Dot - Pull into the Driver Change Area for a mechanical inspection, something has been observed that needs closer inspection.

D.4.1.4 Blue Flag - Pull into the designated passing zone to be passed by a faster competitor. Obey the corner workers signals at the end of the passing zone to merge into competition.

D.4.1.5 Checkered Flag - Run has been completed. Exit the course at the designated point.

D.4.1.6 Green Flag – Approval to begin your run, enter the course under direction of the starter. If you stall the vehicle, please restart and await another Green Flag

D.4.1.7 Red Flag - Come to an immediate safe controlled stop on the course. Pull to the side of the course as much as possible to keep the course open. Follow corner worker directions.

D.4.1.8 Yellow Flag (Stationary) - Danger, SLOW DOWN, be prepared to take evasive action, something has happened beyond the flag station. NO PASSING unless directed by the corner workers.

D.4.1.9 Yellow Flag (Waved) - Great Danger, SLOW DOWN, evasive action is most likely required, BE PREPARED TO STOP, something has happened beyond the flag station, NO PASSING unless directed by the corner workers.