Racing Flags (UK) Flashcards

Slippery Surface - something on the track which could reduce grip or cause a car to lose control - generally oil, coolant, small pieces of debris or sand. Usually only waved for 2 laps after which time the contaminant is usually deemed part of the track.

Small Animal on Track

Hazard on the racing surface
Drivers are prohibited from passing until either the hazard or the next flag station displaying a green flag.

Hazard that wholly or partly blocks the racing surface - be prepared to stop.
Drivers are prohibited from passing until either the hazard or the next flag station displaying a green flag.
This informs the driver that there may be hazards or marshals on the track.

Hazard off the course.Drivers are prohibited from passing until either the hazard or the next flag station displaying a green flag

Displayed by the starter to indicate the start of a session.

Conditions are too dangerous to continue. Stop racing. Proceed to pit road, or to stop at a specific spot.(Such as extreme rain, darkness, a blocked course (due to debris, water, or safety vehicles), a car on fire, or a multi-car crash (especially one that results in serious injuries, damaged safety fencing.) (Depending on the series, there may be limits on repair work under red flag conditions).

During a session, it is displayed at the end of a caution period or a temporary delay to indicate that the session is restarting.

To summons a driver to the pits due to mechanical problems interfering with the race (i.e. oil, water, or fuel leak).
The flag is sometimes known as the "Meatball".

To summon a driver to the pits.
(May also be used when a kart is suffering a dangerous mechanical failure, such as a loose hood or dragging bumper). (Note: When used with the Red Flag condition, Black flags can be waved at all observation posts simultaneously to order all drivers to clear the track after the starter waves the red flag, often in the case of a serious accident.)

Warns of the Presence of an official car or a competitor moving at below normal speed in the section of track covered by the flag station.Sometimes used with letters SC to denote Safety Car

Unsportsmanlike conduct.Usually displayed if a kart tries to intentionally drive another kart off the course, or if a driver gets out of his/her kart and initiates an altercation with another driver.

False Start

Chequered FlagThe checkered flag is displayed at the start/finish line to indicate that the current race session has been completed.

Caution has been declared. Form up behind the lead kart.