EXPLANATION OF THE FLAGS
The flagman is the most visible person while the races are running.
The basic job of the flagman is to operate the races as safely as possible and watch for rule infractions.
The flags are how the flagman communicates to the racers during the race.
Green Flag - Starts the race.

Yellow Flag - Proceed with caution.

Red Flag - Stop the race immediately.

White Flag - Denotes one lap left in the race.

Checkered Flag - Race is over.

Move Over Flag - Denotes leaders are about to pass.

Black Flag - Disqualified for a rules infraction.
 

                             Crossed Flags - Denotes the race is half done.

The flagman may also point a rolled up yellow or black flag at a car, that is a warning for a minor infraction or cautioning the drive for being too aggressive and non sportsman like in their racing conduct.

A rolled up yellow flag in one hand and a rolled up green flag in the other waved up and down tells the racer to line up side by side for the start of the race.

When there is only five laps remaining, the flagman will lean out and show the drivers five fingers so that they are aware the race is almost over.

The flagman is in constant radio contact with the pit boss and the lap counters in the tower.

One item that does occur on a frequent basis and causes some confusion to newer spectators is this rule:  If an incident occurs that requires a yellow or red flag, THE CAR THAT CAUSED THE CAUTION must move to the back of the line up.

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