A checkered flag tells drivers that the race or session has ended.

When a red flag is displayed it is shown at all stations and at start. The session has stopped and drivers must come to a controlled stop on the side of the race course.

Stationary or “standing” yellow tells drivers to slow down due to something hazardous being in the area. A waving yellow indicates that drivers must slow down and be prepared to take evasive action or stop to avoid an obstruction in the roadway. Double yellow flags mean that a full-course caution is in effect. Drivers must slow down. Passing is not allowed in all cases.

The green flag when displayed at the Starter’s Bridge indicates the course is clear and racing is underway.

The mechanical flag indicates a driver has a mechanical problem and should come into to the pits.

Blue with a yellow or orange slash indicates another car is rapidly overtaking a car and may attempt to pass. Check your mirrors! This is an advisory flag.

An open black flag, displayed by Start and Black Flag Station with a number board displaying a driver’s car number. This open flag tells a specific driver to come to the pits to meet with officials. When black flags are displayed at all corner stations, the race session has halted and cars must come into the pits. A closed or furled black flag displayed with a number board at the Start Bridge is a warning to a driver that improper actions have been observed.

Yellow and red stripe surface flag indicates oil, gas, water, gravel, sand, mud, rocks or some other debris is on the track surface. Traction may be compromised.