Here's what each Indy 500 flag color means: Green: ... Blue with a diagonal yellow stripe: A driver must allow an oncoming car to pass. It's no fun getting lapped, ...

Green Flag. Needless to say, this flag implies that the race is on the go. Nevertheless, it has four purposes: during the practice and qualifying laps, ... Blue Flag with Yellow Diagonal Stripes .

When the yellow flag is displayed, drivers must reduce their speed, maintain their positions, and proceed with caution. No passing is allowed until the green flag is waved again. 3.

Whether it’s a green, yellow or red flag, Dawn Hinz who manages the flag warning system in South Haven said no water is guaranteed to be safe.

A black circle on a bright yellow flag means surfboards and other non-powered watercraft are forbidden in the area; it’s for swimming only. 8. Black and White ...

Green flag: Low hazard — conditions are calm, but beachgoers should still exercise caution. Yellow flag: Medium hazard — conditions present a moderate hazard.

The last of those red flags allowed a one-lap, green-flag shootout in which Josef Newgarden passed Marcus Ericsson and hung on to win. Ericsson, the 2022 race winner, blasted that move .