The Role of the Flag Marshal
To Communicate With Drivers
Not Always to Command But to Advise
Act as a Witness to Situations/ Incidents and Assist the Observer
To Stay on Post During Incident or Emergency to
Protect Marshals by Advising Drivers of Danger
The Role of the Flag Marshal
(Official Version)
A Flag Marshal Is an Official or Marshal Appointed
to Give Signals, by Flags, to Race Competitors in
Accordance With Signals Laid Down in the
RACMSA and FIA Regulations
As we all know there’s quite a bit more to it than that!
For instance:
Things you may or may not need
Adequate Clothing, Several Pairs of Gloves…Wet Weather Kit, Boots/Hats, Food & Drink,
Hot Weather Kit, Bar Towels, Repair Kit, Full Set of Flags, Flag Rack ? Stop Watch, Lap Counter
Whistle/Binoculars, Timetable/Competitors Listing.....
And don't forget your Brains!!!