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Flags & Lights During the course of a Grand Prix flags and warning lights are used to advise and warn the riders, providing them with critical information about the race. The flags are displayed by marshals at various points around the circuit and riders must always be aware of the messages which the marshals are displaying to them. Flags can be shown waved or motionless, and this can alter the meaning of the instructions the respective marshal is giving. Ignoring flag instructions can result in the following punishments for the riders depending on the seriousness of the infringement: warning, fine, ride through (see the Key Rules section for more information), change of race position (see yellow flag rules below), time penalty, disqualification, withdrawal of Championship points, suspension or exclusion. Black Flag Disqualification. Displayed motionless at each flag marshal post together with the rider's number, the black flag means the rider must stop at...

MotoGP Round 09 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix 21 July 2013 Circuit Circuit info Length:  3.610 m. / 2,243 miles Width:  15m Left corners:  7 Right corners:  4 Longest straight:  453 m. / 0,281 miles Constructed:  1957 Modified:  1996 The roaring sounds of motorcycle engines will meet the soothing sounds of the Caribbean this year, as race fans attending the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will be treated to the reggae-styling of The Original Wailers. The Original Wailers will be performing on Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m. on the GE Capital Financial Stage in the Yamaha Marketplace at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The concert is the highlighted concluding act after a full day of motorcycle racing action. The concert is free to all ticketed Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix visitors. Led by Al Anderson, who has toured and performed with Bob Marley & Wailers, Peter Tosh, The Rolling Stones a...