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Originally Posted by signes
I raced open wheel for a few years and never heard of anything like this. Per IMSA (which sanctioned my series for a couple of years):
6.1.8 RED FLAG (see also IMSA CODE Art. 6.18 )
a. This flag is used exclusively at the discretion of the Race Director to stop practice, qualifying or the race and is displayed by the Official Starter a nd all corner stations.
b. When the red flag is shown, Drivers will decelerate to a slow speed and be prepared to stop at any time. Drivers should use caution and be aware that rescue vehicles may be using the track; the track may be totally blocked; or weather conditions may have made the circuit un -drivable at racing speeds. No passing. Unless otherwise directed by the Race Director or marshals, they will proceed in a line, slowly and carefully around the circuit to the pit entrance where they will be directed further."
Effectively the same rules for FIA sanctioned races I did in Europe/UK. Stopping like that is nuts...
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NASA Red Flag Rule:
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7.9 Red Flag
Emergency. Come to an immediate and controlled stop on the side of the track, in a safe location. All manned flag stations around the course may display a Red Flag. This means that the session has been stopped. No passing is allowed. As soon as all drivers have come to a stop in a safe area, all of the flag stations should drop their Red Flags and one of the following should take place:
1) All flag stations will motion to the drivers to continue. All drivers shall proceed to the starting line using extreme caution, being prepared to stop if necessary. Drivers should remain in their cars and prepare for the session to resume.
2) All flag stations will display double yellow flags indicating that the drivers should continue on course until a green flag is displayed.
3) All flag stations will display a black flag indicating that the remainder of the session has been canceled and the drivers should exit the track.
Note- The local Yellow Flags should still be in effect where hazards exist. Drivers must remain in their cars and stay prepared to restart. Drivers that enter the pit lane during a red flag will be sent out at the end of pack during a restart.
Note: The Red Flag is meant to be displayed “Standing” (motionless), however it may be waved at the drivers to indicate urgency.
The red flag can only be ordered by the Event Director or by the Operating Steward in the absence of the Event Director.
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Looks like he was 1/3 correct!
If you also look carefully, when he pulls up, he "parallel parks" beside a yellow miata on his right (at the side of the track)