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Marshalling Do's

Do marshall from the outside of the track inward.

Standing on the inside of the track will in all likelihood block the line of site of corners, as viewed from the drivers stand.

Do marshall the first car crashed first.

If you are on your way to marshall a car and you see another one crash, get the first one first. There are more than likely 4 to 5 marshalls on the track so you don't need to do everything yourself.

Do place the car back on the track in the right direction and from where it left the track

Sometimes the cars and especially monster trucks can jump over barriers, so be sure to place the car back on the right side of the barrier and facing in the direction that the race is running.

Do wear gloves when marshalling nitro races

The exhaust and engines can be very hot on these vehicles so protect yourself with a reasonable glove that will still give you some feel.

Do look before running onto the track and before running off of the track.

This is as much a safety aspect as it is a racing aspect. You as the marshall do not want to cause another crash by cars running into you. Also I have seen monster trucks take the feet out from under a grown man. Look before you move.

Marshalling Don'ts

Don't, and this is for the drivers, yell at the Marshalls

In all liklelihood it is you that has caused yourself to crash so don't yell at the marshalls. If after a few seconds no one has noticed you than it would be acceptable to call for a marshall and not yell at them.

Don't just throw vehicles back to the track

Be sure to get a vehicle back on the track on all 4 paws. You don't have to be gentle just be sure of how you are placing it.

Don't stand on the racing line to marshall vehicles

You can often go off to the side on an unused portion of the track to marshall a car.

Don't try to repair cars on the track

In most cases when a car brakes on the track it is done. Trying to repair it takes your attention away from the section of track you are marshalling.

Don't all stand in one area to marshall

Each marshall needs to pick an area of the track to cover. Congregating together and talking to the other marshalls takes your attention away from the track.

Don't put away your gear after your race

Wait till after you marshall to put away your gear at the end of the night. Your attention can't be on the track if your putting away you're gear at the end of the night.

Don't put a car back onto the track in the line of oncoming cars

This one is pretty much self explanatory, if other cars are coming hold off for a second.

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