STUSA Safety Rules

 

Safety Rules and Tips

  1. No reckless driving on the track and in the pit lanes.

  2. Over-taking is done only in the straight-aways.

  3. When letting a pass, DO NOT hit the brakes, just let-off the gas.

  4. ** PASS ON THE LEFT ONLY - PREFERRED **

  5. No bumping other cars (THIS IS NOT A RACE !).

  6. Pay attention and obey the flag rules.

  7. Should your car spinout, check for on-coming cars before entering.

  8. All cars must only drive MAXIMUM 5 mph in the pit lanes.

  9. Unless authorized, stay behind the crash wall. (this includes drivers/spectators)

  10. Bring plenty of drinks (water, soda, etc. No alcohol or any other contraband please).

  11. Bring an umbrella, sun-block lotion and sunglasses for sun, cold, and wind protection

  12. Dress light, or dress warm accordingly to weather conditions.

  13. NO PASSENGERS are allowed in all run groups, unless it is an instructor.
 
FLAGS

Flag

COLOR

MEANING

WHAT TO DO
Green Start Get on and begin, track is hot.
Yellow Caution Car spinout or in line of danger  / proceed with caution until yellow is not displayed or green flag is displayed.
Red Accident Stop with caution, watch for oncoming cars from behind then pull over to the side away from oncoming cars until further instructions from corner marshals.
Black Penalty Come in to pit-lane for further instructions.
Blue Passing Let the car behind PASS TO LEFT preferred, depending on the track.
White Last Lap Cool down lap / take it easy lap for practice days.  Depending on the track...this also means there is an emergency vehicle on the track.  Proceed with caution.
Red-Yellow Debris Debris on the track (rocks, dirt, oil, coolant etc.)
Meatball Mechanical Come into pit. There is probably something wrong with your car.

Checkered

Finish

End of session, come into pit-lane

 

*Every track has different set of rules.  The above are guidelines and could vary.
 

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