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Singapore's F1 night race to use electronic flags

by Damon Lavrinc (RSS feed) on Apr 17th, 2008 at 4:58PM

Click either image for a gallery.When the Singapore F1 Grand Prix begins on September 28th, it will feature the first application of Digiflags, 35 large screens that can display the different flag colors, making it easier for racers to know what's going on while speeding down the track. The system will be used in conjunction with traditional flags, but separate track marshals posted through the circuit will control the electronic boards as the race hums wails along. But fear not, the checkered flag remains, and will be waved from a podium on high when the Singapore F1 race ends.The full press... Read More

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