< Previous | Contents | Next >

D.12.10 Endurance Event – Black Flags

D.12.10.1 A Black Flag will be shown at the designated location

D.12.10.2 The vehicle must pull into the Driver Change Area at the first opportunity

D.12.10.3 The amount of time spent in the Driver Change Area is at the discretion of the officials.

D.12.10.4 Driving Black Flag

a. May be shown for any reason such as aggressive driving, failing to obey signals, not yielding for passing, not driving inside the designated course, etc.

b. Course officials will discuss the situation with the driver

c. The time spent in Black Flag or a time penalty may be included in the Endurance Run time.

d. If not possible to impose a penalty by a stop under a Black Flag, (not enough laps left), or during post event review, officials may impose a penalty D.14.2

D.12.10.5 Mechanical Black Flag

a. May be shown for any reason to question the vehicle condition

b. Time spent off track is not included in the Endurance Run time.

D.12.10.6 Based on the inspection or discussion during a Black Flag period, the vehicle may not be allowed to continue the Endurance Run and will be scored DNF