
When is Indy 500 start time?: What to know from schedule, TV blackout, race time, more Meet the drivers: Get to know the drivers and teams for the 2023 Indianapolis 500 Cars must slow immediately and yield to safety vehicles until the green flag is displayed.īlue: the “passing” flag, signaling a slow driver to make room for a faster car to pass.īlack: directs a driver to head to the pits and consult with race officials. Yellow: Caution, signaling hazardous conditions.

Here's what each Indy 500 flag color means: You know red means stop and green means go, but you'll likely see Indianapolis 500 race officials waving a few different types of flags at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to communicate with drivers and announce track conditions. Watch Video: Watch 'More Than a Race,' our mini-documentary on the Indy 500
