When you go karting, you have to follow different rules. Why? It all has to do with your safety and the safety of the staff on the track. For example, there are different racing flags that you might encounter while karting. Not every flag is used on every track, but these 8 flags are the ones you will see during karting.
The 8 racing flags during karting
There are 8 different flags that you will see on the karting track. Don’t worry, you don’t have to learn them all by heart. Before you get in the kart, they will be explained to you one more time. Here is a list of all the flags:
#1 Yellow racing Flags
Danger on the track! Moderate your speed and do not overtake anyone. This is very important to ensure safety.
#2 Green Flag
The track is safe again, the yellow situation is over. Put your pedal to the metal and race!
#3 Red Flag
Stop the race! The race is stopped due to an accident, blockage or false start. The race is stopped immediately and will resume when everyone is at the starting line or when the situation is safe again.
#4 Blue flag
You don’t want to see this one, because a blue flag means that someone faster is going to overtake you. When you see this flag, you must give the person space for overtaking. Want to make sure you never see that flag? Learn how to take every kind of turn as fast as possible.
#5 Black flag
This flag will not make you happy, because if you see a black flag you are disqualified and must leave the race. You will get disqualified for unsportsmanlike driving, for example by constantly obstructing or colliding with your opponents.
#6 Black racing flags with orange dots
There is something wrong with your kart. Have it repaired in the pit lane.
#6 White flag
This flag indicates that you are entering the final lap. You are almost at the finish line! Give it some more power and you might win first place. With these tips that first place is within reach.
#8 Black and white chequered flag
This is the finish line flag. You want to be the first to see this flag because if you do, you win!
In all situations, it is important to follow the instructions of the flags. This is for your safety, but also for that of your opponents and the track staff. So remember these flags well for your next karting race.
