Glossary / General

yellow flags

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Yellow flags are warnings used in car racing to tell drivers to slow down because there is something dangerous on the track. They can't pass other cars when the yellow flag is out.

Technical Definition

In motorsport, a yellow flag is a signal used to indicate caution on the track. It usually means that there is a hazard, such as an accident or debris, and drivers must slow down and not overtake other cars until the track is clear.

Hear It Discussed

"He's only holding a red and a green flag. He said there are no yellow flags in this race. And we asked that because this is, I don't know, lap 24."
Racing at the Cleetus 900 Was Insane The Smoking Tire 25:34

"So there are two types of yellow flags you might see on the circuit... A single yellow flag means there is a danger on track, and you need to be slowing down and not overtaking."
BTCC 2026 SEASON PREVIEW BTCP British Touring Car Podcast 37:58

"...lots of contact, lots of yellow flags. It was a real mess...."
IndyCar in D.C., NASCAR Races in the Snow and Nissan Turns Over a New Leaf The GAS: An American Cars And Racing Podcast 08:35