Racing Knowedge #1 Editor 15/02/2024 Leave a Comment on Racing Knowedge #1 Welcome to your Racing Knowedge #1 This is a bit of anonymous fun for everyone to have a bash at. How many will you get right? Name 1. What is the speed limit in the pits? Deselect Answer Walking Pace 10mph/16km No Limit None 2. Who is permitted to travel in or on your car at any time? Deselect Answer Driver plus one mechanic (to and from track only) Driver only No restrictions None 3. Your car has failed scrutineering - what should you do? Deselect Answer Do Nothing and race as normal Fix the issue and say nothing Fix the issue, and get the car re-scrutineered None 4. Your car comes to a halt on the track during a race and you are unable to get the engine restarted. What action should you take? Deselect Answer Exit your car as soon as you think it is safe to do so Remove your seat belts and wait for the marshal to signal that you can exit Remain in your car with your belts and helmet still on and signal to marshal with a 'thumbs up' indicating that you are unhurt None 5. What does a static (stationary) yellow flag held by a marshal indicate and what action should you take. Deselect Answer Slow down to walking pace in single file order No overtaking Be aware that there may be a stationary car ahead – carry on racing, but take extra care None 6. On the rolling lap, start or re start when do you accelerate? Deselect Answer When the green flags or lights are shown, and it is safe to do so When the car in front accelerates Coming in to turn 3 None 7. The black flag is waved at you by the Start Marshal or an Infield Clerk of the Course, what should you do? Deselect Answer Carry on racing Pull off when it is safe to do so Stop immediately on the track None 8. The Start Marshal displays a white flag with red cross, what does this mean? Deselect Answer Half way stage of the race You have a mechanical failure, Pull in to the infield You are being watched by Race Control None 9. You see yellow flags being waved around the Raceway, what should you do? Deselect Answer Carry on racing Pull Off the track Slow down, no overtaking and get into single file None 10. The Pace Car pulls on to the track during a race with lights flashing and normally accompanied by yellow flags around the track, what should you do? Deselect Answer Slow down and keep behind the Pace Car Carry on racing Overtake the Pace Car and catch up with the driver you were following before None 11. The Start Marshal displays a white flag with red cross, what should you do? Deselect Answer Carry on racing Slow down Retire to the Infield as soon as it is safe to do so None 12. The Start Marshal displays a white flag with blue spot, what does this mean? Deselect Answer The track has oil or debris that you need to be aware of You have been excluded from the race, pull off You are being watched by Race Control for an incident you have been involved in None 13. You are involved in an incident on track and you crash to a halt, what should you do? Deselect Answer Undo your belts and get out of your car as soon as you can Stay in your car belted up and indicate to Marshals if you are OK with a thumbs up or a thumbs down if you are injured Sit tight and do nothing None 14. You have retired from the race to the Infield for whatever reason, what do you do? Deselect Answer Undo your belts, take your helmet off and sit tight Undo your belts, take your helmet off, get out of the car and move to a safe position on the infield Sit tight with your belts fastened, your helmet on or take your belts off, leave your helmet on and retire to a safe position on the Infield None 15. The Start Marshal has the chequered flag on display, but you are not the first driver to be shown it, what does this mean? Deselect Answer The full race distance has been completed by one or more drivers The race has 5 laps to go You have won the race None 16. The Start Marshal displays the chequered flag, what should you do? Deselect Answer Go directly to the Pit Gate ready to come off the track Stop as soon as you can as the race has now finished Continue racing at full speed until the red flag is then shown None 17. The white board with black cross is shown to you by the Start Marshal, what should you do? Deselect Answer Pull on the Infield Carry on racing but be aware that you are being watched by Race Control and may be penalised for an incident you have been involved in Remain on track and stop as it is safe to do so None 18. You see red flags being waved around the Raceway during a race, what should you do? Deselect Answer Slow down, no overtaking and get into single file Slow down immediately and come to a stop as soon as it is safe to do so Slow down and return to the start line and stop None 19. When does a race actually finish? Deselect Answer When the chequered flag is shown When the Pace Car comes on When the red flags are shown after the chequered flag None 20. You are involved in a race which is a clutch (standing) start, when do you start racing? Deselect Answer Wait for the Green flag to be waved by the Start Marshal Start creeping forward when you know the race is about to start Go when everyone else goes None 21. The race has finished and you are waiting to exit the track by the Pit Gate, what should you do? Deselect Answer Wait until the Pit Gate Marshal instructs you to leave the track Push your way to the front of the queue as your car seems very hot Take your belts and helmet off and follow in order None 22. The black flag is waved at you by the Start Marshal or an Infield Clerk of the Course, what does this mean? Deselect Answer You have been disqualified by the Steward of the Meeting You are being watched by Race Control due to an incident you have been involved in The half way stage of the race has been reached None Please fill in the comment box below. Thanks for taking the quiz. I hope you enjoyed it. This questionnaire is for a bit of fun, with no pressure and no judging. Time's up Author: Editor
