5.5.10   Marshals for 1/5 scale classes can be a pit crew member. No one, Marshal or otherwise

may enter the race track area until a Yellow Flag condition is called and all vehicles have

slowed to a controlled pace.

Once you are done turn marshaling you can head back to your pit area to work on your car, get your next battery started charging, or whatever you need to do to get ready for your next race. When the qualifying races are over, the mains begin, normally after a short break in the schedule. Your car number may change, and also your race number may be different, so be sure to pay attention to the main event listing.

The main event is run just like the qualifying races, except that this time there's usually a real prize at stake! The top ten fastest drivers in each class are put in the A main for that class, the next fastest group in the B, the next ten fastest in the C, etc.  If you didn’t make the final group you wanted, take time out to watch those who ranked ahead of you.  Observing their steering and racing techniques may help you get better results next race.

Tackling a New Track

A new track is always exciting, but seeing it for the first time can often be overwhelming and intimidating.  It is important to calmly evaluate the track in its every aspect, and try to anticipate potential trouble spots.  Each track has its strengths, weaknesses and quirks--the better grasp you have of them before the race begins the better you'll do.

When you first set eyes on a new track, look for the tricky or tight spots: boards that may snag your car, a fast entry going past a corner dot, off-camber turns, etc. Some turns have a real sweep to them that can be dangerous if you enter or exit too soon. Long, stretched out turns—sometimes called lazy S’s—are often tight against the boards; take these with caution to avoid trouble: these are the types of corners that cause crashes and flameouts.

It is important to know how to spot these corners and carefully navigate your car through them without incident. Use your practice rounds to get a feel for the whole track to map out difficult parts of the track.  One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is over-driving the turns during their practice times. Once you've identified any tricky turns, look for the easier turns and sections that can improve your lap times.