Florida Region, Sports Car Club of America

Want the best seat at the track? Well, maybe second best. The Florida Region, SCCA, Race Officials NEED YOU!
And, the drivers need us.

We are one of the best-trained Race Official groups in the country. But, we are too few in numbers. If you are not racing what better way to enjoy the sport than to be a part of the organization of the event? If you are a crew member or significant "other" and don't like sitting around doing nothing or don't like changing tires or wiping down the car, "Come Join Us". Part timers will be accepted.

We also promise all kinds of weather conditions, except snow. Our other motto should be "Be Prepared".

"Come Join Us". You can have your pick. There are so many opportunities. And, if you don't find anything here you can contact any Board of Director listed on this site for other options.

Here is an explanation of the various worker volunteer opportunities we have available:

The paddock area is where the racecars are parked when not on the track, along with their trailers, tow vehicles, tools, etc. The Paddock Marshall's responsibility is to control the parking, keeping the roadways clear and enforcing the rules of the Club and the Track. Safety is always an issue of every specialty. This position allows for some free time to watch the racing. For more information at the track contact John Cavanaugh, Paddock Marshall or for information now contact Peg Barten, PBarten@FloridaRegionSCCA.com.

Everyone needs to register to participate in an SCCA sanctioned event. The registrars are the first people you meet at the track.

Working this specialty is very rewarding. You get to meet the drivers, crew and workers and assist them in going on to race. There is a bit of paperwork involved but it is all for the safety of the members.
Registration is usually an inside job, out of the weather. And, registration does not stay open all day so there usually is time to see some racing or assisting in another specialty. For more information about registration contact: Ellen Lee, ELee@FloridaRegionSCCA.com.

Do you want to get up close to the racecars and meet the drivers and crew? The function of "Tech" is to make sure the racecars comply with the GCR and other Club regulations. You could assist in weighing the cars, doing a safety check on race gear, etc. before and after racing. Having some technical knowledge of cars, before hand, is not a requirement. We train. For more information about Tech and Safety contact: Don Raphael, DRaphael@FloridaRegionSCCA.com.

This could be the most comfortable seat at the track. They have air conditioning and heat, (if necessary). They get to sit down most of the day. Timing and Scoring has become very sophisticated from times past. A lot of the program is computerized, but it takes people to run the computers. Don't like to work on computers? There are manual backup requirements, too. The T&S function is recording the speed of the contestants, compare against others and provide a grid list for the races. Then during racing the speed is recorded as well as position on the track which then produces race results. We train. For more information about T&S contact: Sandy Jung, SJung@FloridaRegionSCCA.com.

Do you want to be up close to the cars? The pit marshal's job is to provide a controlled and safe area in pit lane. However, they also assist the drivers and crew if necessary. There are pit marshals stationed from the entrance to the exit of the pits to guide the racecars onto the track or into the paddock. They also perform crowd control and assist the drivers and crew if necessary. For more information about Pits contact the Pit Marshall, Dave Tinnerman, DTinnerman@FloridaRegionSCCA.com.

Again, you can be close to the cars, drivers and crew. The grid marshal's responsibilities are safety and lining up the cars for the races. Timing & Scoring provides the qualifying "lineup" and the cars are motioned to their position. The grid marshals check to see that the proper stickers are on the cars and all the safety equipment is in place.

This is an outside job but not for all day. There are breaks in between and you can watch the races until the next group is called up. We train. For more information about Grid contact: Tom Beatus, TBeatus@FloridaRegionSCCA.com.

Sound control is responsible for recording the sound level of race vehicles during practice, qualifying and race sessions. The sound recordings are reported to the stewards and posted for Drivers to see. Not only is the sound logged but weather conditions are, too. Every racetrack has their own local ordinances but SCCA has a maximum allowable level of 103dB. Once the equipment is set up you could operate from your vehicle in some instances. This position is open. For more information about sound control contact Peg Barten at 561-784-2882. (No calls after 8 pm).

The people in this specialty are informally called "Corner Workers". They usually have on white clothing to identify them. The white also does not interfere with the flags that they display. The F&C group is responsible for relaying information to the drivers of track conditions such as debris on the track or a faster car about to overtake a driver. They also communicate to the control center any track situations.

The corner workers also may be the first response to a driver and car in case of an emergency. We are trained in all of this and will be glad to train you. For more information about flagging and communication contact: Peg Barten, PBarten@FloridaRegionSCCA.com.

Most starters have had some previous experience in F&C or T&S, but it is not required. The starters have the responsibility of an abundance of flags. They act as a turn station and the starter also controls the start and end of a practice or race session. They may keep a lap chart, for their own records, to keep track of the leaders. Their uniform usually consists of a black and white striped shirt to identify them. For more information about Starters contact: Frank Stoddard, FStoddard@FloridaRegionSCCA.com.