I was really replying to Hilarys post about why some people don't get classed as finshers,the red flag situation is obviously some what different.

I must comment that some years ago I was put in the unenviable position of having to back flag Buds brother whilst he was contesting the lead when his exhaust was loose but was contained by the fairing,he was allowed to proceed and I think he finished 3rd.Hoiwever the point of the tale is that the verbal abuse I got from Bud Jackson later on in the pits leads me to believe that gestures were quite likely to have been made.

Yes I too thought the race was shortened because of rain.