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1. Priority

a. Yourself (protect yourself at all times).

b. Coworkers and other officials (protect your coworkers and other officials at all times).

c. Competitors still racing.

d. Downed rider(s).

e. Debris removal and equipment relocation (down bike) relocation.

2. General safety guidelines

a. Do not remove a downed rider=s helmet. No exceptions to this rule!

b. Do not attempt to move a downed rider. No exceptions to this rule!

c. Do not attempt to enter or cross the track or an impact zone prior to having traffic under control (appropriate flag displayed and competitors= response) Do not enter until you feel safe to do so.

d. Do not turn your back to oncoming traffic. Exception: If two or more corner workers are assigned to the station, position yourself facing each other and in a position to view your area of responsibility on track. (One person looking up track and the other watching down track over each others= shoulders) You must rely on the other person to warn you of oncoming traffic.

e. Do not leave your flag station to help a downed rider.

f. Do not enter the racing surface or an impact zone with oncoming traffic on course. Wait for an opening in traffic and ask for a spot from the preceding corner.

g. Barricades, Armco, tire walls, hay bales and fencing may be positioned in and around the corners. This provides some measure of protection and security for the riders and workers. Use these barriers while you are marshaling. Keep spectators, race crews or others safely behind the barricades at all times. Notify Race Control if you need assistance. (Example: dispatch security to remove spectator from impact zone) Call Race Control concerning photographers.

Roadracing can be dangerous or life threatening. If you witness a serious crash or injury, please do the following.

h. Immediately flag and report the incident to Race Control as outlined in this manual.

i. Assist emergency personnel only after all racing traffic is cleared.

j. Record what occurred; include rider number(s), contact and any other information specific to the incident you witnessed.

k. Do not discuss the accident prior to debrief with AHRMA officials.

l. Do not transmit medical or accident-specific information over the radio or intercom unless directed by Race Control.

m. Do not allow spectators, photographers, competitors or others access to the accident site unless directed by AHRMA officials.

Careful observation of the machines as they sweep past your turn may prevent an incident. Often you will detect debris, leaking fluids or lose parts prior to catastrophic failure.

n. Monitor the track for debris from motorcycles and riders, such as knee pucks or nuts and bolts.

o. Watch for lose or dragging parts, cables, exhaust pipes, number plates and fairings.

p. Watch for leaking fluids; try to determine if leak is from overflow, motor, brake line or caliper. Is the fluid oil or water?

q. Pay close attention to smoke. Immediately report smoking motorcycles; this alerts Race Control and other stations, so they can observe and respond quickly. Does the bike smoke on acceleration or deceleration? Is the smoke coming from the exhaust or engine area? Is the engine two-stroke or four-stroke? Watch the rear tire to determine if it appears wet or shiny.

r. Inspect and sweep the track for debris between races as time allows.

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