RallyCross Driver's Meeting Checklist

  • Waivers: make sure every attendee is wearing an armband that indicates signing the liability waiver. Alternatively, some members may have a SCCA annual waiver “hard card.”
  • Weather-related safety: hydration, sunscreen, heat and cold exhaustion symptoms, lightning policy, tie down pop-up shelters in wind, etc.
  • Site safety: drive at a walking pace when not on course, and watch for pedestrians. Stay clear of course, especially the finish lane, unless you're a corner worker. No children under 12 or pets in grid, and pets must be leashed.
  • No smoking or vaping in grid or course areas. No drugs or alcohol.
  • No burnouts, drifting, or speeding near the site. Bad behavior can cause site loss.
  • Media safety: photographers must have an approved spotter in hot areas. In-car cameras must be securely attached, not hand-held. No drones over the site.
  • Passengers: If the vehicle is equipped with a safe front passenger seat and belts, the region may allow a passenger aged 12+ years and at least 57” tall. Passengers must fill out a weekend membership form (no charge) and wear an approved helmet.
  • Designated spectator viewing areas: where guests can hang out and take pictures without a spotter.
  • Driver safety: regain control if you spin, don't try to power out of it. Come to a complete stop if you see a red flag, and await worker instructions before exiting course at appropriate speed. Sunroofs closed. Windows next to an occupied seat should be lowered no more than an inch unless window net or arm restraints are used.
  • Identify RallyCross Safety Stewards: report unsafe conditions to the RXSS. Corner workers should radio in course degradation for RXSS review.
  • Car maintenance safety: Use jack stands with sturdy wood underneath if working under a car. Wear eye and skin protection when working around chemicals and batteries.
  • Corner worker safety: no sitting or using phones or cameras. Never turn your back on a car, and watch for the safety of others. Must be standing and ready to move. Hustle to reset cones, but check to avoid running into the path of a car. Dust may obscure vehicles, so pay attention to position of vehicles and cones.
  • Corner captain etiquette: corner captains should hold red flags unfurled and ready to wave, but bunched in a way that's not waving in breeze. Don't hesitate to stop a vehicle if a stalled or lost car threatens collision, or if there is a mechanical failure, fire, de-beaded tire, or outside intruder wandering onto course.
  • Explain cone rule. If using contractor flags to mark cone locations, a cone on its side or exposing the flag stake is considered displaced. Corner workers should signal cone count or “safe” motion to corner captain. Drivers allowed to stop and point out displaced cone, and get a rerun.
  • Event format: number of runs, duration of lunch break, class groupings.
  • Important reminders: Where to get loaner helmets, ask questions, check in for work assignment. Stick around for awards and pack-up.