FFCS Racing Rules
Winning is not the only or primary objective – clean racing and camaraderie make winners of everyone.
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OUT LAP – no passing during the first lap – may have white or yellow flags displayed.
COOL DOWN LAP – maintain 75 - 90% race speeds to minimize the time between sessions.
START - The driver on pole controls speed approaching start line at pace car speed. No jumping, wait for green flag.
RESTARTS – VRG does not use a pace car. During full course yellow, close up to lead car quickly, but safely.
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PASSING:
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Overtaking driver has the primary responsibility for a safe pass.
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The overtaking driver must be even or slightly ahead at turn-in to pass or receive a point-by. If not, back out!
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Do not move back on line until clear of the passed car.
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No blocking. You may take a defensive line, but no second moves.
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No “dive bombing”!
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Use mirrors and point to the side you want to be passed on.
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Raise your hand to signal entering the pits.
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Being passed? Hold your line!
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Two or more cars passing a slower car on both sides is to be avoided at all costs. If there is a group of cars being passed, follow the lead car around them.
PROPERLY EXECUTED PASS:
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WHY "DIVE BOMBING IS DANGEROUS!
FLAGS
Stationary Yellow – Use Caution – SLOW DOWN
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DANGER – off the track surface or off the line
Waving Yellow – Use Caution – SLOW DOWN!
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DANGER – expect incident to be ON the line!
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Prepare to take evasive action.
Yellow Flag (Stationary or Waving):
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No passing until next staffed flag station not displaying yellow flag.
Double Yellow – At all flag stations (full course Caution)
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DANGER – stop racing, no passing at all
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Close up on the car in front of you
Black Flag All – displayed at all stations
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Raise hand, check mirrors, slow to 75 - 90% race speeds.
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Proceed to pit lane, no passing.
INCIDENTS - All drivers are expected to have control of their cars at all times.
If you lose control during any practice/qualifying session and result in:
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Having 4 wheels off the track.
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A spin.0 Vehicle rotation approximately
90 degrees (perpendicular to racing
line, or more.
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Have contact with anything in any session or race.
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Report to Black Flag Steward of the event in pit lane immediately.
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Report to Drivers Committee at Impound for any contact that occurred.
Rev 09.13.2024