Never assume someone else will flag your area. Never leave your post unless instructed to do so. It’s important to know the speed the riders are going and understand a lot of riders ride with their head down.Ī flagger must always hold their position until the danger is cleared, even if parents or fans are screaming at you to do something else. This allows the riders adequate time to slow down. The flagger and his/her flag should be clearly visible.īe sure to be in the proper flagging position: wave the flag a good distance in front of the crash. Do not just wave a stick, while the flag is tangled up. When waving the flag be sure your flag is projected in a clear visible manor. Keep flags held down along side of you while there’s no down rider. Do not play around with the flag as a rider may think there’s a crash, when there isn’t. While flagging, point to direct the riders to a safe path to ride through and avoid the crash.Ī flagger must have his/her flag in hand at all times. It is the EMT’s job to assist down riders. When a rider crashes it is your job to wave the yellow flag to warn other riders about the crash. If a rider does jump and/or pass on the yellow flag, report that rider’s number to a track official and the rider will be docked a lap. When the yellow flag is waving riders cannot jump and/or pass.
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