1.12. When a Race is stopped by the Red Signal the method of re-starting or deciding the result will be in accordance with Arts. 9.1. b – c and Art. 9.2 of App. 6 to this Chapter.
1.13. Other than the Starter’ s Flag the minimum Signal size is:
a. for any flag 750mm x 600mm( N. B International Regulations require the Red flag to be 800mm x 1000mm minimum)
b. Light panels FIA Homologated Grade 3 and above.
1.14. Once the black and white chequered Signal has been displayed the Competition is over and may not be restarted. The black and white chequered Signal must not be displayed at the same time as a red Signal.
1.15. If during any Race no Vehicle crosses the control line under its own power during a period of five minutes the end of Race Signal shall be displayed and the results announced on the relative positions of Vehicles at the time they last crossed the control line under their own power.
1.16. SIGNAL COLOURS
Blue Overtaking flag |
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Green Road clear |
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White Service car or slow moving vehicle |
Yellow Danger |
Yellow / Red Slippery surface |
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Red Cease racing |
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Purple Code 60 Race Neutralised |
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Black / White diagonal Warning flag |
Black, Orange disc Mechanical failure |
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Black Report to CofC |
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Black / White chequered End of race |
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Green, Yellow chevron False start( karting only) |
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2.1. The Safety Car will be brought into operation to neutralise a Race upon the sole decision of the Clerk of the Course. The Safety Car will be driven by an experienced circuit Driver and will carry an observer capable of recognising all competing Vehicles and who is in permanent radio contact with Race Control Ch. 5 PART A App. 5 Art. 1.3. r
2.2. The safety car, yellow / amber lights illuminated, will normally join and exit the Circuit from the pit lane and if light Signals are not in use, the safety car boards will be shown initially from the Start / Finish line. If these locations are to be varied specific written instructions and verbal briefings will be issued detailing the exact locations to be used.
2.3. On the order from the Clerk of the Course, the Safety Car will join the Circuit with its flashing lights on, regardless of where the Race leader is.
2.4. At venues where light panels are operational then these signals will be simultaneously broadcast by Race
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