u/Infamous_Grape_4433

New to condo ownership and am aware I have coverage for loss assessments included with my California condo owner insurance policy.
Where can I learn details about what this coverage provides, excludes, how it is triggered, etc.? Reading the policy legalese is a challenge. I’m reluctant to talk to my insurer directly as property insurance is hard to find in this area, and I’m afraid they’ll cancel/non-renew me if they catch wind of a forthcoming assessment.
Edit: Possible future assessment will be payable/due over two years in 50/50 increments. Any knowledge about how this would be handled by insurance would be helpful.

Have been following IndyCar for almost 60 years. Been to the 500 numerous times. Just now, watching a reply of the 2026 500, I noticed something for the first time ever.

When nearly the entire field pitted under yellow at the midpoint of the race, I noticed these long whip-like things with small flags atop stationed behind or beside each pit stand, spring upward as each of the cars departed their respective pit stalls.

What are these? What is indicated by them springing upward? Assume it has something to do with fueling?