Initial start

The initial start of a race is the first green flag of a race event. During the initial green zero laps are scored as complete. In the event of a caution flag on the initial start a complete restart is declared with accident cars dropping to the rear.

Importance for Championship Points
A driver must take the initial start of a race in order to receive championship points for the event. At times the speedway has allowed drivers to take this initial start by being pushed down pit road adjacent to the start / finish line.

Vehicle Formation
Different divisions occasionally have different rules when it comes to how the vehilces are lined up coming to an initial green. Typically all vehicles will be lined up 2X2 and on subsequent restarts lined up top-3 single file. With the introduction of double-file restarts across most divisions this is largely no longer a concern.