Club Policies, Guidelines and Rules

Turn-marshaling

• Drivers shall make all attempts to turn-marshal during race day as specified by the race director
• Drivers who do not participate in turn-marshaling face potential penalties as chosen by the race director and/or track owner
• Drivers shall not turn-marshal their own car while driving, unless absolutely necessary

(More Detailed Marshalling Requirements Below)

Driver Etiquette

• Drivers shall not yell, demean, or slander turn-marshalls or the race director while on the drivers panel
• Drivers and spectators shall not call out lap times, or engage in otherwise distracting conduct towards other drivers while racing
• The race director / track owner has final say

Track Calls

• Drivers are encouraged to not call track for their own vehicle unless absolutely imperative
• Track calls are generally accepted for:

• Car(s) off the track and on the floor in a difficult spot to reach
• Cars in an unmarshalable position, often in a straightaway or tunnel
• Cars in another drivers lane, aka a “Rider”
• Inspection of the track for debris or braid issues
• Track Owners / Race Directors have final say over what is a “track call” at their venue

Code of Conduct

In order to ensure fun for all, Caloosa Hobbies Slot Car Club have created the following 'Code of Conduct'. Anyone who fails to acknowledge and abide by these rules may have their membership cancelled. For that reason, all members must maintain and conduct themselves in an acceptable manner and show sportsmanship behaviour at all times, especially during a Championship when things may go wrong.

Any member displaying unsportsmanlike conduct and abusive or obscene language will be issued with a warning. If the situation occurs during a race / championship etc, then a second warning will incur a point’s penalty. Any member having to be warned a third time will see them disqualified from further racing on the night as well as possible future racing for a period of time deemed suitable by the other members.

Disqualification and or suspension is a last resort, however Caloosa Hobbies Slot Car Club has put this 'Code of Conduct' in place to ensure members enjoy themselves at all times without the fear of being abused or listening to obscene language etc.

All members must abide by and accept our 'Code of Conduct' when the joining Caloosa Hobbies Slot Car Club.

Marshalling Requirements

Caloosa Hobbies Slot Car Club wishes to encourage the racing of slot cars to be developed as a family oriented hobby and conducted in a friendly environment, open to those enthusiasts who share a similar interest in racing slot cars. Please see and refer to our marshalling rules outlined below.

Please Note: Marshalling is not popular with all racers, however they are very important, as you cannot race without marshals.

Marshalling Rules

• Drivers are required to Marshal when they are not racing.
• In some cases a Drivers Briefing will be held before a championship event to cover expected standards of marshalling if needed.
• Drivers should not shout at Marshals' at any time, it will only delay you getting back into the race.
• In the event of a multiple crash, the offending car which caused the incident Must always be put back on the track last.
• Lane color tape / stickers should be placed on the 'Front windscreen' or 'Rear' of the Slot Car.
• Marshals and drivers may interact / talk to each other during social events, however during a Championship ideally both Drivers and Marshals should remain focussed, as failing to do so may lead to slow marshalling and crashes.
• Slow Marshalling can cost drivers laps, time and even the race. So when you are marshalling, please use both hands to quickly and carefully put de-slotted cars back into the relevant slot.
• Always look at the track and check to make sure that No traffic is coming at high speed which you might knock off by placing cars back onto the track.

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Updated: 5/13/2024