Standard Start
When you see it: At -4 minutes a preparatory flag (one of five options) is hoisted. One horn blast. Preparatory flags tell you which special starting rule is in effect. That rule applies during the last minute before your start – from -1 to the gun.
There are five possible preparatory flags.
What Papa means: No special penalty rule. If you’re over the line, you’ll get an individual recall (X flag) or general recall.
What you do: Nothing different. Just get ready to start.
