So, what's the penalty for passing under yellow?

**Kendog** · 18th April 2010, 20:21

There is a sneaky flag marshal on the left side of the straight, didn't see that yellow flag

The other rider 'claims' he slowed down

**woodyracer** · 18th April 2010, 20:33

id have to agree with you, the marshel didnt present the flag very well.....

**Dutchee** · 18th April 2010, 20:53

What was the reason for the yellow? (didn't see one).

As for the penalty, I'm sure it's usually a time penalty, or even disqualification. It is a serious issue and something riders should be aware of.

I know I was holding a yellow at Taumaranui earlier this year, because I could see something on the track (but not what it was) and just wanted riders aware there was something between me and the next flag point. I did not consider the fact the riders were not meant to overtake in that section, and if any did, it was not an issue. (a different flag would've suited better, but when you only have one flag, I'd rather err on the side of caution than have someone hit something I could see, and have an accident caused due to that). Due to that fact, I wasn't convinced I was right holding a flag up, especially when I'd seen whatever it was move, but felt better once someone had gone & seen what it was. It should have been treated by riders as a yellow flag and there legally should have been no passing.

**Henk** · 18th April 2010, 20:55

Had a quick look through the rule book and didn't see anything specific. I think it's usually up to the steward on the day. What penalty did they hit you with?

**Trudes** · 18th April 2010, 20:58

A jolly good talking to and bit of rib poking in the pits

It wasn't a point race just a 'fun' race so didn't really matter...... just boys and pride

**richban** · 18th April 2010, 20:59

So, what's the penalty for passing under yellow.....

Death by scrotum removal. Or buying the person you passed a beer.

**Dutchee** · 18th April 2010, 21:03

Have a look at the marshall before the "sneaky" marshall. He's either got a flag up (but not out far enough) or is in the process of getting it out.
Definite yellow.
Not a beer penalty, but box of beers might be closer

**Henk** · 18th April 2010, 21:04

Sounds like you got off lightly.

**woodyracer** · 18th April 2010, 21:06

Originally Posted by Henk

Sounds like you got off lightly.

yea remeber that time at mt wellington when like 10 people were overtaking on the yellow flag......

**Henk** · 18th April 2010, 21:23

6-19-1 Failure to observe flag instructions and signals renders riders liable to fine, exclusion, relegation, suspension or disqualification.

**bucketracer** · 18th April 2010, 21:26

Originally Posted by Kendog

There is a sneaky flag marshal on the left side of the straight, didn't see that yellow flag

The other rider 'claims' he slowed down..........

The other rider did the right thing.....and if it was a friendly race but someone was left feeling sour.....then I guess a fair do-lip of public groveling and humiliation that we can all watch and share in, is in order, so off to the stocks with you!.......

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**Mudflaps** · 18th April 2010, 21:55

AWESOME!!!!

Oh...and I told you so

And as for 'claiming' to slow down, you can clearly see me slow and then turn to see what you were up too. I was left feeling shocked and dissapointed.

AH ha ha ha ha ha. What a hoot

**Kendog** · 19th April 2010, 06:41

Your bike is too wide

I understand all the comments I got last year.

Next time buddy, next time.

**Trudes** · 19th April 2010, 06:54

The flaggy at the station at the top of the hill, before the fella standing on the side of the track, does not have his yellow flag out, it is leaning against the wall inside the flag station. Quite clear when you watch the HD version of the vid.
No worries Dave, I'm giving him a haircut tonight, what would you like me to shave into the back of his head?