Jimmie Johnson leads the field racing three-wide multiple rows back at Daytona International Speedway in the 2015 Daytona 500. | |
Highest governing body | FIA |
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First contested | August 30, 1867 |
Characteristics | |
Mixed gender | Yes |
Type | Outdoor and Indoor |
Presence | |
Olympic | 1900 Summer Olympics (demonstration only) |
Flag | Displayed from start tower | Displayed from observation post |
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The session has started or resumed after a full course caution or stop. | End of hazardous section of track. | |
Full course caution condition for ovals. On road courses, it means a local area of caution. Depending on the type of racing, either two yellow flags will be used for a full course caution or a sign with 'SC' (Safety car) will be used as the field follows the pace/safety car on track and no cars may pass. | Local caution condition —no cars may pass at the particular corner where being displayed. When Stationary indicates hazard off-course, when Waving indicates hazard on-course. | |
Debris, fluid, or other hazard on the track surface. | Debris, fluid, or other hazard on the track surface. | |
The car with the indicated number must pit for consultation. | The session is halted, all cars on course must return to pit lane. May also be seen combined with a green flag to indicate oil on track, typically referred to as a 'pickle' flag combination. | |
The car with the indicated number has mechanical trouble and must pit. | ||
The driver of the car with the indicated number has been penalized for misbehaviour. | ||
The driver of the car with the indicated number is disqualified or will not be scored until they report to the pits. | ||
The car should give way to faster traffic. This may be an advisory or an order depending on the series. | A car is being advised or ordered to give way to faster traffic approaching. | |
The session is stopped. All cars must halt on the track or return to pit lane. | ||
Depending on the series, either one lap remains or a slow vehicle is on the track. | A slow vehicle is on the track. | |
The session has concluded. |