In-car flag display
Drivers can see flag conditions on the unit inside the car, helping reduce missed flags and confusion during long endurance races.
Required ChampCar Safety Equipment
Flagtronics keeps race control inside the car.
Flagtronics is the in-car electronic flagging and race communication system used by ChampCar to improve driver awareness, support race control, and help teams respond faster to changing track conditions.
Required in all ChampCar race cars
Every ChampCar team must have a working Flagtronics unit installed in the car. Bring it mounted, powered, updated, and ready before you arrive at tech inspection.
What is Flagtronics?
Flagtronics is a wireless in-car flagging system. It gives drivers an additional visual alert inside the cockpit for flags, race control messages, local conditions, full-course conditions, pit lane information, and other important race communications.
Wireless race control
Race control can communicate changing track conditions and selected messages directly to cars on course.
Location awareness
The system uses GPS-based awareness to help support course condition zones, vehicle location, and safety response.
Why ChampCar uses it
ChampCar races are long, busy, and full of changing conditions. Flagtronics adds another layer of communication between race control and the driver, especially when visibility, traffic, night racing, weather, or track layout makes traditional flagging harder to see.
Better driver awareness
Drivers still need to watch corner stations, but the in-car display gives them another clear reminder of what is happening ahead.
Fewer missed yellows
Clearer flag information can help reduce passing under yellow, improve compliance, and keep race weekends moving.
Improved response
Race control can use the system to help identify stopped cars, local incidents, and areas that need attention.
Helpful at night
In endurance racing, conditions can change in darkness, rain, fog, glare, or heavy traffic. An in-car display helps the driver stay informed.
Supports Code 35
When used with event procedures, Flagtronics helps ChampCar communicate controlled-course conditions more clearly.
Simple team setup
Teams should mount the unit where the driver can see it, keep firmware current, and confirm power and GPS are working before tech.
Team checklist
Do this before loading the trailer. It makes tech inspection easier and helps avoid race morning stress.
Buy the unit
Order through the ChampCar Flagtronics purchase page.
Mount it securely
Install it where the driver can clearly see it without blocking visibility or controls.
Power it properly
Confirm the unit powers on reliably and stays powered during vehicle operation.
Update and verify
Make sure firmware is current and your car number information is correct before the event.
Where to buy
Purchase your required ChampCar Flagtronics unit directly from Flagtronics. Use the ChampCar purchase page so you get the proper equipment for ChampCar competition.
Common questions
Does Flagtronics replace corner workers?
No. Drivers must still watch and obey corner stations. Flagtronics is an additional communication and awareness tool.
Is it optional?
No. A working Flagtronics unit is required in all ChampCar race cars.
Where should I mount it?
Mount it securely where the driver can see it clearly while belted in, without blocking the driver’s view or interfering with controls.
Should I update it before the event?
Yes. Teams should check firmware, power, mounting, GPS antenna placement, and car information before arriving at the track.