Editing Auto racing (section)

==Use of flags==
{{Main|Racing flags}}

In many types of auto races, particularly those held on closed courses, flags are displayed to indicate the general status of the track and to communicate instructions to competitors. While individual series have different rules, and the flags have changed from the first years (e.g., red used to start a race), these are generally accepted.

{| class="wikitable"
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! Flag 
! Displayed from the start tower
! Displayed from the observation post
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|[[File:Auto Racing Green.svg|25px|border|Green flag]]
|The session has started or resumed after a full course caution or stop.
|End of the hazardous section of the track.
|-
|[[File:Auto Racing Yellow.svg|25px|border|Yellow flag]]
|Full course caution condition for ovals. On road courses, it means a local area of caution. Depending on the type of racing, either two yellow flags will be used for a full course caution or a sign with 'SC' ([[Safety car]]) will be used as the field follows the [[pace car|pace/safety car]] on track and no cars may pass. However, if the safety car gives a green light, then the cars behind can pass the safety car (lapped cars only).
|Local caution condition&nbsp;—no cars may pass at the particular corner where being displayed. When Stationary indicates hazard off-course, when Waving indicates hazard on-course.
|-
|[[File:Auto Racing Oil.svg|25px|Yellow flag with red stripes]]
|Debris, fluid, or other hazard on the track surface.
|Debris, fluid, or other hazard on the track surface.
|-
|[[File:Auto Racing Black.svg|25px|border|Black flag]]
|The car with the indicated number must pit for consultation.
|The session is halted, all cars on the course must return to the pit lane. May also be seen combined with a green flag to indicate oil on the track, typically referred to as a 'pickle' flag combination.
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|[[File:Auto Racing Orange Circle.svg|25px|border|Meatball flag]]
|The car with the indicated number has mechanical trouble and must pit.
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|[[File:Auto Racing Black White.svg|25px|border|Black and white flag]]
|The driver of the car with the indicated number has been penalized for misbehaviour.
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|[[File:Auto Racing White Cross.svg|25px|border|White cross flag]]
|The driver of the car with the indicated number is disqualified or will not be scored until they report to the pits.
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|[[File:Auto Racing Blue.svg|25px|border|Blue flag with yellow stripe]]
|The car should give way to faster traffic. This may be an advisory or an order depending on the series.
|A car is being advised or ordered to give way to faster traffic approaching.
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|[[File:F1 red flag.svg|25px|border|Red flag]]
|The session is stopped. All cars must halt on the track or return to the pit lane.
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|[[File:Auto Racing White.svg|25px|border|White flag]]
|Depending on the series, either one lap remains or a slow vehicle is on the track.
|A slow vehicle is on the track.
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|[[File:Auto Racing Chequered.svg|25px|border|Chequered flag]]
|The session has concluded.
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|}