THE FLAGS

You will see several flagmen standing around the racecourse the entire race weekend, usually situated near large jumps and corners, as well as, at the Start/Finish line. They will be waving their flags all weekend to signal the racers– So what does it all mean, what are they saying?

Here is a quick rundown of the flag colours and what they stand for.

Green Flag or Light

When the light goes Green, RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT The race has started and the first racer to the first corner has a great advantage.

Yellow Flag

This is a CAUTION – Somebody up ahead has lost their sled. There is no airtime on jumps or passing in a Yellow Flag Zone! The zone is the area between the Flagman and the downed rider or machine.

Red Flag

This means the RACE IS STOPPED – The track is blocked up ahead or somebody has fallen, and they need help getting up. If less than one lap is complete, it will be a total restart. If one lap is complete, there will be a staggered start based on rider position at the time of the red flag incident.

White Flag

ONE LAP LEFT – Time for that last lap pass for the win!

Black Flag

A rolled up Black flag signals a warning to the racer, if the Black flag is being waved, the racer must pull off the track and report to the race director as he or she has been disqualified due to a rule violation..

Blue Flag

Get ready for a forced pass – This is waved at the slow guys, get outta the way the race leaders are coming up behind you … FAST. This keeps the tempo up by letting the slower racers know they are about to be lapped.

Checkered Flag

The race is over! Time to celebrate or time to start working on the sled to make it faster.