Maura, Love flaggers. that's where I started, late 19th century I think. Hope
that you all understand the single finger salute that you get when you show the
passing flag to the leader in a hotly contested race, or race for position. Its
happened to me too many times. Your new flaggers need to understand that just
because one race car is just behind another doesn't mean a pass is going to take
place. John
Mactds@aol.com wrote:
> Now, now gang... let's be gentle...
>
> When I read the original posting of this thread I assumed (yes, I know what
> happens when we do that!) that just maybe our friend was from Europe/Canada.
> You see, here in the good-o-USA we are the only one who uses a "blue flag with
> the stripe" (yellow or orange). FIA denotes the flag as being solid blue.
>
> Now from the flaggers point of this flag.... If you see this flag being held
> steady - just check your mirrors a faster car is approaching. If the flag is
> rocking or waving - check your ass the pass is happening - aka - don't be
> stupid. And if you're playing by F1 rules and the flag is waved at you - you
> better yield the line or you'll face a very heavy($$) fine.
>
> As far as the rest of the flags go - yes, you do need to have an understanding
> of what they mean and how they are used. If you're too shy to ask your local
> Chief Steward - hit the flag meeting and ask anyone standing around in white.
> Our meetings are usually an hour to 1/2 hour before the first track session.
> P.S. we always welcome warm bodies who wish to share their time on station
> with us. - e.g.: you're always welcome to come out and spend a session or two
> on corner with us to learn; just ask the stewards for permission.
>
> Maura
> SCCA Flagger (for too many years to count)
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