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THE FORMULA FORD DRIVERS GUIDE TO THE FLAG SIGNALS
1. Union Jack: You are racing at some god-forsaken dump such as Lydden, Anglesey or Knockhill and the circuit management are too tight to spend any money on repairing the wiring put together by a 15 year-old work experience kid. All proper Formula Ford drivers leave the line with 7000rpm as the starter bends down to pick up this flag!
2. Black & Yellow Quartered: Recent flag to make boring races more interesting. All Formula Ford drivers speed up on seeing this flag as it gives you a chance to catch up with the bastard in front and give him the finger for forcing you onto the grass earlier in the race.
3. Yellow: See comment above - usually only applicable to one area of the track except in Stock Hatch races where it appears on every corner at the end of the first lap. Most proper Formula Ford drivers are on first name terms with the various Clerks of the Course - they have a little chat at most meetings to discuss yellow flags.
4. Yellow and Red Stripes: Formula Vees were the previous race.
5. Green: Don't wait till you pass this flag - accelerate hard as soon as you can see it. This is your chance to force the car in front of you onto the grass after you have caught up with him during the yellow flag zone.
6. Blue: Weave all over the road as somebody is trying to overtake you.
7. Red: Usually seen about halfway through a race - maybe earlier if it's the Festival. Stop at the start line and have a rest before returning to the battle. Argue with startline marshals about revised grid positions.
8. White: Slow vehicle - either Formula Ford with three wheels hanging off or a medical car. On no account should you overtake the medical car by diving up the inside all four wheels locked up and shouting "There, that's stuffed you for messing up my lead, you bastard".
9. Black: Contrary to popular opinion this does not mean you have been overtaken by a West Indian. It probably means you have overtaken all the other competing cars under a yellow in front of the only Observer that happens to be awake or have his glasses on. Compulsory to pass this flag at least three times before going in.
10. Black and White Diagonal: You have been a naughty boy and are being observed. You have absolutely no idea which of the (several) questionable moves you've made the Clerk of the Course has taken exception to. Be sure to keep your gaze firmly ahead as you pass this flag.
11. Black with Orange Disc: Shown at Winter Series championships when the startline marshal spots the sun. Press on regardless - they'll black flag you if it's serious enough.
12. Chequered: This means you have just spent at least another £1000 and once again got f*** all for it.
On 5th Sep, 2011 Vegard said:
I stand corrected. You should know 
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