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FLAGGING &
COMMUNICATION
These are
the folks dressed in white, trackside at each turn. They use flags to inform
drivers of track conditions, operate a race control radio net, and handle
first response to incidents on track.
STARTERS
Starters
handle the flags in the tower. They’re responsible for starting races, tracking
progress and throwing the checkered flag at the finish.
PIT
The Pit
Marshals control action in pit lane, serve as traffic cops during practice,
qualifying, and race, and insure that conditions in the pits are safe, taking
care of matters such as fire control.
PADDOCK
The Paddock
Marshall monitors
activities in the paddock to ensure vehicles are legally parked, that race
and non-race vehicles are driven safely, and watches for potential safety
hazards in and around the garages.
GRID
The Grid Marshals
place the cars in proper order for races and performs traffic control as cars
are released to the track. They check driver safety gear and that cars permitted
on track have passed inspection.
TIMING &
SCORING
Timing &
Scoring is one of the most challenging of specialties, responsible for determining
lap times and track position. You have to actually see the T&S workers
in action to realize all that they do tracking a race in progress.
SCRUTINEERING
(Tech)
Tech inspectors
check cars for safety and rules compliance and ensure drivers’ gear is in
good condition. They manage impound, and verify that the top finishing cars
are in legal racing condition.
REGISTRATION
Registrars
sign everybody in and ensure racers have paid their entry fees. If you like
working with people, this may be for you. You may work here in the morning
and elsewhere in the afternoon.
SOUND CONTROL
Sound control
is a little known but necessary specialty. Sound Control monitors all sessions
on the track and assists cars that may violate rules governing sound levels.
STEWARDS
Some highly
experienced participants become stewards. Operating Stewards are responsible
for overall management of a race. Stewards of the Meeting are responsible
for judicial aspects of the event such as handling protests.
COURSE MARSHALS
The Course Marshals
maintain and deliver equipment to the corners and provide equipment and course
support as needed during an event.
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