Crew Description

FIND THE PERFECT CREW FOR YOU!

See the crew descriptions below to see what role at the race track you might enjoy!

Course Marshals, who clean up after drivers on track; Emergency Crew, which rescues stranded drivers, including Hot Tows; Flagging & Communication (F&C), who communicate with the drivers via their flags, and talk to Race Control; Grid, where the top drivers line up; Pit Marshals, who handle safety and traffic in the Pit Lane; and Social, which is hosting lunch and Social activities including the Night Parties.

ANNOUNCE

Work in race control or around the course describing action at events over the public address system. Prior experience as a race official or driver required.

COURSE MARSHALS

Distribute and pickup course equipment used at races, and provide cleanup on the track after race cars between track sessions.

EMERGENCY

Respond to emergency incidents at races. Stationed on tow, crash or fire trucks.

GRID

Responsible for placing cars in numbered positions for races and monitoring driver/car safety, legality and readiness prior to all on-course sessions.

PIT MARSHALS

Stationed in the hot pit area at events to maintain security and safety. They respond to race cars during pit stops.

RACE ADMINISTRATION / REGISTRATION

Sign-in and greet volunteers, competitors, crews, and guests for all club functions and competitions. Provide information on race schedule, results, and distribute trophies.

TECH INSPECTION

Vehicle technical inspectors who check all competition equipment for safety and compliance with rules.

SOCIAL

Distribute volunteers’ lunches at events, set up after-race festivities and social.

SOUND CONTROL

Administer sound meter readings of competing vehicles at road racing events.

TIMING & SCORING

Work electronic timing clocks and computer equipment recording lap times for vehicles in competition. Produce official results for each event. This is a good crew for spouses and younger members to participate.

TURN MARSHALS / COMMUNICATIONS

Stationed at the corners on the track, signaling drivers of course conditions and providing immediate response to vehicles disabled on the course.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Take pictures with your own equipment of the on track activities and of the various crews working the event. All photos are made available to the region for promoting and social media