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1. Displaying flags (see diagrams)

a. Stationary flag

1. Most flags are displayed in a stationary position . Both hands should be used to hold the flag open to oncoming traffic, either above your head for stations with a long viewing distance from the riders= sight, or in front of your body, or at your side for shorter or lower visibility.

2. For short or tight turns display the flag at shoulder height at trackside.

3. If you are not sure about the correct method to display a particular flag ask your corner captain or Race Control. (See Diagram E, Stationary flagCone hand method, and Diagram F, Stationary flagCtwo hand overhead method.)

b. Waving flag

1. Move slowly through a large figure 8 with the flag facing perpendicular to the riders= line of site (See Diagram G, Waving flag in figure A8@).

2. It if is windy, hold the flag at the opposite corner and wave overhead in a large arc (See Diagram H, Stationary flagCtwo hand method, and Diagram I, Stationary flagCfront of body method).

c. Furled flag

1. Gather the flag fabric lightly around the handle.

2. The flagger should hold a furled yellow flag down and to her side or behind her out of the riders= sight, ready to deploy immediately. This should prevent the wind from waving the flag fabric, which could be mistaken for a waving yellow flag (See Diagram D, Furled flag, out of sight of rider).

2. Flags

A. Flags and signals used by the corner marshals and the starter are listed as follows (see Diagram J, Flags).

1. STATIONARY YELLOW (CAUTION). Used by the corner marshals and the starter to inform the riders of a potentially hazardous condition, between the flag station displaying the flag and the next flag station. A stationary yellow may be used to indicate a slow rider is ahead. The corner marshals will display a stationary yellow at the first lap of practice or the sighting lap of each race to identify the corner station. Passing is allowed.

2. WAVING YELLOW (DANGER). Used by the comer marshals and the starter to inform the riders a hazardous condition is on or near the track or in the impact zone. No passing is allowed from the waving yellow flag until the rider is clear of the incident. If a competitor is observed passing on a waving yellow flag by an official of the race, penalties will be assessed.

3. YELLOW/RED VERTICAL STRIPES (DEBRIS). Used by the corner marshals and the starter. Indicates great danger on the track ahead: debris, oil, gas, dirt, hay, motorcycles, downed riders or marshals are on the track or in the impact zone ahead. This condition may require riders to leave their lines to avoid the debris. Extreme caution is to be exercised by all riders. This flag should be accompanied by a pointing motion from the comer worker directing competitors to the rider=s right or the rider=s left. (Always direct the riders away from the debris if possible.) Passing is allowed. Continue flag display until the debris is cleared. (See Diagram K, Debris flag display, and Diagram L, Point away from debris.)

4. RAIN. The debris flag may be used to signal rain by pointing one arm straight up to the sky while displaying the flag In a stationary position. A furled debris flag pointed straight up may be used to signal rain.

5. MECHANICAL WAVE OFF. The corner worker will point a furled debris flag at the rider=s faceshield, accompanied by a pointing motion to leave the track. This signals the rider to leave the racing surface at the first safe opportunity and indicates a potentially hazardous mechanical problem. Riders should exit the track close to a corner station for further instructions, and to facilitate communications. (See Diagram M, Furled flag for mechanical wave-off.)

6. WHITE WITH RED CROSS (AMBULANCE). Indicates an ambulance or emergency vehicle is on course, displayed at the corner preceding the incident, at the incident and the start/finish line. May be accompanied by a pointing motion to the riders= right or left indicating the direction to proceed. Passing is allowed.

7. STATIONARY AMBULANCE FLAG. Indicates an ambulance is present at or beyond the next down-track flag station. Riders may have to leave their lines to avoid the incident. Once the ambulance enters the next down-track flag station, they will display their flag and you will retire yours.

8. WAVING AMBULANCE FLAG. Indicates an ambulance is active at or between your station and the next down-track station. Extreme caution is to be exercised by all riders. Riders, motorcycles, marshals and possible debris may be on the track or in adjacent runoff area. Continue flag display until the incident is clear. A waving yellow or debris will often accompany the waving ambulance, indicating the possibility of motorcycles, downed riders, debris, marshals or paramedics on the track working the incident. Display the flag until the ambulance becomes mobile, and the next down-track station displays a waving flag. At this time it is appropriate to display a stationary ambulance flag. The yellow or debris flag should remain displayed after the ambulance is gone if crews are still securing the site.

9. RED FLAG. Hold stationary or waving as necessary to gain competitors= attention. Displayed immediately on instruction from Race Control by the starter and all corner marshals to signal the riders to STOP RACING, the race has been suspended. Indicates great danger somewhere on the track and the race must be stopped. Riders are not to stop on the racing surface. All riders are to immediately slow down and proceed to the pit steward or the grid marshal for further instructions. Riders are instructed not to leave the hot pit area, entering the paddock at this time will result in penalties or disqualification.

STOPPING THE RACE: If major track blockage has occurred or if a dangerous situation is beyond the corner workers= ability to handle during race conditions, the corner captain may request that the race be stopped. The communication person should immediately inform Control of the situation. Control may request more information or consult with other officials or prior to making the final judgement. Race Control is the ONLY person authorized to give the red flag command. Normally the corner captain will receive the order for the red flag over the radio and will display it herself. This will minimize the possibility of an errant red flag.

10. GREEN. Used by starter to start the race or practice session and to indicate a clear track.

11. GREEN & WHITE FURLED & CROSSED. Courtesy flag used by the starter to signal the halfway point in the event.

12. WHITE. Courtesy flag used by the starter to signal the last lap.

13. BLACK & WHITE CHECKERED. Used by the starter to signal the end of the race or practice session.

14. BLACK WITH AN ORANGE BALL IN THE CENTER (MEATBALL). Used by the starter to signal a rider to report to the grid marshal or pit steward on the next lap. Often used with a number board to identify the rider number. RULE INFRACTION. (Some tracks may use a black flag with a l-inch white border.)

15. BLACK. Indicates a mechanical problem. Used by the starter only, to signal a rider to reduce speed and exit the racing surface at the first safe opportunity. A number board at the start/finish line may be used to identify the rider.

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