Flags

[castle228]

Maybe you should post this in the corner workers thread. If you see oil on the track or THINK oil is on the track, It should be a automatic red flag not just a waving yellow, Seen it two weekends in a row a Blackhawk, Brian Hall broke some bones over it :-/

Stumpy

And also, why should this be posted in the cornerworkers thread?

How many racers read the cornerworkers thread?

The original post by Eric was created because a racer did not properly react to a flag displayed to him/her. This is a situation that involves racers and effects everyone. Post it in a general place.

[Ridgeway]

I really don't understand how anyone who's been through more than one race weekend can screw this up...

This is my first year racing, and while I was certainly overwhelmed the first couple races, I was still more than capable of comprehending what a flag meant.

The Pit-in and Pit-out violations just plain don't make sense.  If you can't figure out those simple rules, you've got no business turning a wheel in a race.  I've done several track days this year and the same stupid, simple issues happen each time.

I honestly don't think it's an education issue, I think it's a "select group of people who have their head someplace it shouldn't be and/or simply don't care" issue.  These people need to be thinned from the herd.  Either we do it, or Darwin will take care of it, and will likely take some of the non-offenders along for the ride.

[SuzyAngel]

If there is ANY oil on the track we do stop the race.  I have seen bikes running without belly pans.  And that right there is dangerous.  That's why we stress getting off as soon as you see the debris flag, instead of trying to make it into the pits. We are allowed to get right on the track to wave you off, but if it's a heated race, I'm not putting myself in harms way. It's up to the rider to see the flags.  Maybe we should have lights instead of flags.

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

 I have seen bikes running without belly pans.

Only 4 strokes that are allowed on track without belly pans are people who just passed the LCR school on sat. And honestly they should have them on to race even if they just took teh school the day before. With the exception of 2 strokes and the actual school, no bikes should be racing without bellypans.

[EmerWil]

Also...We try and teach workers to 'hit' someone with the debris point multiple times if possible.  

If you as a rider see a corner worker with a debris flag and then furl it and point at you MULTIPLE TIMES as you go thru the turn that should be a clear indication that YOU are the debris.

Granted it's not always possible to hit the rider with multiple points and he/she may be in a pack of other riders.

[SuzyAngel]

I do understand your point.  If I were on that track, I would be concerned with my curve.  It is hard to watch us too. But that is what you train for.  Your muscles in your eyes are the most used muscle in your body.  It is true.  Racing is the most diffucult to keep focus on two things at once.  But we are there to help you and to keep you safe.  I love the racing.  I, in my own way care about all of you racing.  That's why I came into it.  You amaze me with your no fear attitude.  I just want you guys to pay more attention to the flags for your own good.  Mistakes happen out there, but we can avoid them with concern and awareness.  ;)