1.             GREEN FLAG

A.  Start or restart of any race. At the starter’s signal or when the yellow lights are turned off during the parade lap, it is the starter’s signal that he is prepared

to start the race. All cars are to close up, hold their position and keep pace set by caution car or the pole position lead car.

B.  Any car or cars bumping, shoving or holding up starting procedures shall be sent to the rear of the pack at the decision of officials.

C.  Any car jumping positions on any start will be black flagged and sent to rear of field. No waive-by’s, drivers must start in the position directed by scoring or

officials

D.  On the original start, passing will be allowed once each car has crossed the start/finish line (EIRI).

E.  One half of the field must complete one full lap for the race to be officially underway.

F.  When a yellow or red flag is displayed on the first lap, all cars that are able to continue, excluding car or cars deemed cause of caution, will line up in their

original starting positions. An original restart flag will be shown (red with white square).

G.  On all restarts, all cars must close up on the lead car nose to tail. The lead car is to run at a moderate speed set by the pace car until the green flag is

shown. Passing of cars and racing speed must not be attained until green is shown. No waive by’s, driver’s must restart in the position directed.
H.  After the yellow flag is shown, all cars will be aligned in single file until scoring or track officials inform them of their restart positions.

I.  Any car that fails to fall into position directed by scoring and/or officials immediately will be black flagged.

J.  Car or cars causing a yellow flag or receiving consolation flag will be lined up at the tail end of the longest line, unless determined intentional by track

officials which will result in a one (1) lap penalty for the offending car.

K.  All divisions (except Legend, Bandoleros and Dwarfs) will have double file restarts excluding with five (5) or less laps remaining in feature event or

otherwise stated in a technical bulletin.

L.  On restarts as the starter displays the one to go single, the leader will pull to the pole position with the remainder of the field lining up according to

scoring/track officials’ direction.  Penalized cars to the end of the field behind the lap cars.  All cars will fall into their positions immediately with no personal discretion on inside or outside line.  (ie.  Leader will restart inside of front row, third place car will restart from the inside of the second row and so forth).

K.  Any car that restarts the event from a different position than directed by scoring/track officials will be black flagged.

M.  The start line for restarts and the initial start will be marked accordingly exiting turn four.

N.  If a yellow flag is shown with five (5) or less laps remaining in a feature event, the restart will be single-file with all lead lap, then lapped then penalized

Cars.

O.  If yellow flag is shown immediately before the white flag in a feature event, the event will end with a green, white, checkered finish, single-file with all lead

lap, lapped and then penalized cars.  There will be only one attempt at a green, white, checkered finish.  If the caution flag is displayed during a green,

white checkered finish, the race is finished and the results will revert back to the last completed lap.

P.  If the time limit is reached during a feature event, a green, white, checkered finish will result.  There will be only one attempt at the green, white checkered

finish.  If the caution flag is displayed during the green, white, checkered finish, the race is finished and the results will revert back to the last completed lap. 

Q.  Pole car on restarts will continue the pace set by the pace car after the pace car exits the racing surface.  Passing will be allowed to the right once the lead

car has crossed the start/finish line.

2.             YELLOW FLAG

A. The yellow flag signifies caution and this flag will be given to the first car passing the start/finish line immediately following the occurrence of the cause for

caution. When the yellow flag and/or lights are displayed, all cars must slow to a cautious pace and maintain their position. Cars are not permitted to pass or advance their position and must maintain a reasonable speed considering the conditions, which exist on the track. Reasonable speed is a judgment call of the Official in charge.

B. If a caution situation occurs or yellow flag is displayed after the white flag has been received by the lead car, cars are permitted to pass or advance their

positions considering the conditions of the caution. The official finishing positions will be as they take the checkered flag.

C.  Lineup and restart procedures will revert to the last completed green flag lap. Scoring will be determined by officials who have complete discretion to determine

the positions of the cars at the time and to reposition the cars in single file in accordance with their determination and that decision will be final. If you dispute your position, pull to the inside of other car and inform you crew to inform an official.

D.  Yellow flag laps do not count unless the event is one hundred (100) or more laps in length. (unless specified in technical bulletin)

E.  The car or cars deemed as the cause of the caution situation will be restarted, if able, at rear of field. This will be a judgment decision on the part of the

track officials as to which car or cars were at fault, and their decision will be final. Fault could be described as the cars that caused the flag by instigating the action or result of the action. Also, it is the option of the officials to place all cars in their original position if they deem so.

F.  If a yellow or red flag is displayed for objects on the racing surface, spinouts or crashes caused by an oil or water slick on the track, or by circumstances

beyond anyone’s control, then a “No-fault” procedure shall be in effect and all cars (except the cars causing the action) will retain their original positions at the time the flag was thrown. Lineups will revert to the last green flag lap to determine positions for the restart.

G.  No stopping or standing on the racing surface during the yellow. If your car has minor damage or loose parts you may pull onto the pit road for repairs and

be realigned to the rear of the field. The race will not be held up or delayed once the track is clear. Any car that enters pit road must start at the rear of the field. 

H.  Pit crews may not service or repair any damaged car until the car has been removed from the racecourse and is on pit road.

I.  Any car or cars involved in bringing out the caution flag will restart from the tail end of the field.

J.  Any car or cars that the track officials determine to intentionally bring out a caution flag will be penalized one (1) lap.

J.  No person, car owners, spectators or pit crews will be allowed on the race track to offer any type of assistance to any driver or perform any repairs while the

Yellow, green or red flags are displayed unless given expressed authority by a track official and/or management. Violations will result in placement of the offending car to the rear of the pack, the loss of one or more laps, and/or disqualification of that car for the race meet and/or cash fine.

K.  If a caution car is used, no car unless directed to do so by an official in the caution car, may pass the caution car. Any cars that illegally pass the caution

car or race leader will be black-flagged. The starter will signify one lap before the green flag will again be displayed. When a caution car is used the NASCAR official in charge of the event will control the position of the caution car.

L.  Cars returning to the race from pit road while the yellow or red flag is out must wait and join the rear of the field as directed by the official at the pit road exit.

M.  Any car causing three (3) cautions will be sent to the pits. 

3.             RED FLAG

A.  When the red flag and red lights are displayed, reduce speed immediately then slowly proceed around the track cautiously and stop as directed. Any car or cars that continue at racing speed or slower after the red has been displayed will be placed at the rear of the field, penalized a lap, or disqualified for the race and/or meet.

B.  Once the cars have been stopped, drivers may not move their car without expressed permission from the official in charge to do so.

C.  Any cars having major damage or flat tire(s) must have repairs done on pit road. If any car stops in the corners, on backstretch or near the pit entrances and receives assistance from their pit crews may lose one or more laps or be disqualified from the event.

D.  All drivers must be ready to restart at command of the starter. Lineups will revert back to the last completed lap. Any driver not ready to restart will go to the back of the longest line or be disqualified from the event.

E.  No work on vehicle while red flag is displayed.  One (1) lap penalty will be enforced and/or car and driver will be disqualified from the event.

4.             PASSING FLAG

A.  The blue flag with a diagonal yellow stripe signifies that faster traffic is overtaking cars being signaled and that cars being given this flag should be prepared to yield to the bottom of the track to overtaking traffic.

B.  Any car deliberately ignoring the starter’s signal or attempts to either hold up or block the leader’s advance, may receive the black flag or be reverted to the

rear

 5.            BLACK FLAG

A.  Black flag means “go to pit road immediately.” Report to the official on the pit road. This does not mean automatic disqualification. However, failure to obey

black flag will result in disqualification.  A black flag is sometimes displayed for the racers safety.

B.  After receiving the black flag, the car must obey the black flag within two (2) laps or scoring on car will be halted and the Busch flag will be displayed

to offending car.

C.  Any car entering the pit area or garage area must re-enter the track through pit road.

D.  Any car displaying excessive smoke will receive the black flag.

6.             BUSCH FLAG

A.  If a car ignores the black flag, a black flag with a white cross (Busch Flag) will be displayed to inform the driver involved that scoring has been discontinued

and the car has been disqualified.

B.  This flag will also be displayed when no consultation is warranted and the car and driver are disqualified for the remainder of race event.

C.  Any car endangering the safety of others because of poor handling, defective equipment, reckless or rough driving shall be "Busch" flagged.

D.  Any car that enters any part of the restricted area or infield showing a display of temper by spinning about, will receive the "Busch" flag.

E.  Any competitor that receives the Busch Flag shall immediately report to their pit area, load car and equipment and vacate the premises.

7.             WHITE FLAG

A.  When the white flag is displayed, it means the leader has started his last lap.

B.  In the event a caution flag is displayed after the leader has received the white flag, a green, white checkered finish will result.  There will be only one

attempt at a green, white, checkered finish.  If a caution flag is displayed during the green, white, checkered finish, the race is finished and the results will revert back to the last completed lap.

8.             CHECKERED FLAG

A.  When checkered flag is displayed it means race is finished. When the lead car has been completed the required distance, the race will be declared “Official” no matter what flag is displayed.

B.  When the checkered flag is given to the leader, the balance of the field receives the checkered flag in the same lap. Finishing positions will be paid according to the most laps traveled in the least time, regardless of whether the car is running or not.

C.  The driver receiving the checkered flag first in any feature race, plus those directed to by the NASCAR official in charge, must bring his car to the start line or designated post race tech area and remains there until released by the NASCAR official in charge of the event.

D.  If the race leader is intentionally spun out by any car on the white flag lap, the official winner of the event will be the car that was offended, with the offending car being scored as last car on lead lap.

9.             COMPLETE RESTART FLAG

A.  When a yellow or red flag is displayed on the first lap, the “original restart” flag (red with white square) will be shown. all cars that are able to continue will

line up in their original starting positions.

10.          BLOCKING

A.  In some cases, the starter will warn you to select a lane as you are being challenged by a signal. If driver does not select a lane, the starter will make an indication on the second pass of the finish line. By the third lap, the starter has the option of displaying the black flag.

B.  In all cases, intentional blocking will not be tolerated and the black flag may be used without warning.

11.          MISCELLANEOUS

A. Display of Black and Red flags together signals end of practice – clear the track.

B.  Once you have entered the racetrack for an event you are expected to be prepared to race. At any time you enter pit road, you start at the back of the field

upon your return.

C.  Any car that enters the lower pits may not rejoin the field without expressed permission to do so by the official in charge.

D.  All flags will be final… however; in extreme cases the starter may inadvertently display a flag signal by mistake. If this should occur, then it will be the Race Director’s decision to rescind the flag and revert back to the last complete green lap or carry on with the race as if the flag were never displayed.

E.  Do not stop or argue with the starter, his decision and those of the track officials are final. Failure to proceed when instructed to may result in

disqualification.

12.          PENALTIES

A.  Warning

                1.  Jumping or holding up the initial start as the leader, first offense

                2.  Jumping or holding up a restart as leader, first offense

B.  Drive Thru

                1.  Car pitting outside the pit box

                2.  Car leaving the pit box with equipment

                3.  Not obeying the blend line during race

                4.  Passing improper on restart

                5.  Passing improper on initial start

C.  Tail End of Field

                1.  All cars involved in cause of caution period

                2.  Failure to line up according to scoring/officials immediately

                3.  Blocking/Rough driving on track during race, depending on seriousness

                4.  Not obeying the blend line during caution

                5.  Passing under caution

                6.  Jumping or holding up the initial start as leader, second offense

                7.  Jumping or holdidng up the restart as leader, second offense

D.  Stop and Go

                1.  Too many crew members over the wall

                2.  Car speeding or driving reckless on pit road

                3.  Car not obeying stop and go on pit road

                4.  Improper amount of tools/improper use of tools on pit road

                5.  Blocking/Rough driving on track during race, depending on seriousness

E.  One Lap

                1.  Working on car under red flag period

                2.  Improper tire procedure

                3.  Passing the pace car

                4.  Intentionally causing a caution flag

F.  Will not be Scored

                1.  Car not obeying black flag

                2.  Any car causing three cautions

                3.  Failure to obey officials’ directions, depending on seriousness

                4.  Blocking/Rough driving on track during race, depending on seriousness

G.  Start Race from the Last Position

                1.  Missing Driver’s Meeting

                2.  Fail to meet your qualifying order

                3.  Improper tire procedure, Section 11