Competitor Bulletin

ARTICLE 7 OFFICIALS

The officials responsible for conducting a SPORTS CAR event are organized as follows:

RACE DIRECTOR

STEWARDS

OPERATING STEWARD/CLERK OF THE COURSE

CHIEF COMMUNICATOR

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

CHIEF STARTER

FLAG MARSHALS

COMMUNICATION MARSHAL

CHIEF REGISTRAR

CHIEF PIT/PADDOCK MARSHAL

CHIEF TIMEKEEPER

RAPID RESPONSE TEAM

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

SAFETY CAR TEAM

SAFETY COORDINATOR

Except for the Stewards, the above officials may delegate part of their duties to assistants.

7.1 SUPERVISION

In addition to these officials, SPORTS CAR reserves the right to appoint a person to evaluate and report on the event.

7.2 APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS

The Race Director and Stewards are appointed by SPORTS CAR. Other officials are appointed subject to approval of SPORTS CAR.

7.3 CONDUCT

Every official is expected to conduct him/herself in a manner which will reflect credit on the sport of automobile racing and on SPORTS CAR. SPORTS CAR may remove an official’s appointment and may penalize him/her if he/she fails to conduct him/herself properly.

7.4 SEPARATION AND PLURALITY OF DUTIES

An official may have no responsibility or authority beyond that attached to his/her appointment. However, except for the Race Director and Stewards, a person may hold more than one official position.

7.5 RACE DIRECTOR

7.5.1 The Race Director is the chief executive at an event and is responsible directly to SPORTS CAR for the conduct of the event. Accordingly, he/she has the duty and authority to:

7.5.2 Keep order in cooperation with civil authorities responsible for public safety.

7.5.3 Execute the program of competitions and other activities punctually by directing the drivers and their cars, officials and their assistants and other participants.

7.5.4 Prevent ineligible cars and drivers from taking part.

7.5.5 Order inspection of any car in order to verify its eligibility.

7.5.6 Authorize changes of cars or drivers.

7.5.7 Settle protests and disputes.

7.5.8 Determine whether conditions are safe to continue the event, or else postpone a competition, modify the SR or alter the schedule for reasons of safety or forces beyond his/her control.

7.5.9 Assess penalties in accordance with the SPORTS CAR Code.

7.5.10 Replace any official not able to perform his/her duties.

7.5.11 Supervise the distribution of awards to eligible competitors.

7.5.12 Compile a report on all aspects of the event as requested by SPORTS CAR.

7.5.13 Assign certain responsibilities and/or authorities to the Stewards or other SPORTS CAR officials.

7.5.14 Also serve as Operating Steward/Clerk of the Course in certain cases.

7.6 OPERATING STEWARD/STEWARDS

7.6.1 Operating Steward: The Operating Steward normally acts as the clerk of the course for SPORTS CAR events. Duties described in Article 7.5 may be delegated by the Race Director to the Operating Steward.

7.6.2 Stewards: Stewards are appointed for their knowledge, experience, proven judgment and stature in the sport of automobile racing. In events not listed on the FIA Calendar, Stewards act only in a judicial or advisory capacity and have no executive responsibility, either singly or collectively. The primary functions of Stewards are to:

7.6.2.1 Act as a court of inquiry, when requested by the Race Director, to consider protests and other disputes. They may call and hear witnesses, consider evidence and make recommendations to the Race Director for solving such disputes and assessing penalties.

7.6.2.2 Advise the Race Director on any matters which they feel will improve the conduct or safety of the event.

The Starter operates directly under the Race Director and controls the competing drivers from the time the cars take their starting positions until the competition is ended and all cars have left the racing circuit.

The Timekeeper and his/her staff are responsible for the accurate timing and scoring of the event. They prepare the official results, maintain official qualifying times for competing automobiles and furnish timing and scoring information requested by the Race Director.

The Technical Director is responsible for checking all competing cars for safety and eligibility. The Technical Director and his/her assistants will conduct inspections at the Race Director’s request, and will report any cars which he/she finds are unsafe or ineligible.

The Flag Marshal is responsible for recruiting, training and assignment of race control personnel at corner stations.

The Communications Marshal is responsible for the operation of the system used for transmitting and receiving information between central control and the corner stations.

The course marshal is responsible for final preparation and maintenance of the racing circuit, and other related duties assigned by the Race Director.

The Medical Director is responsible for staffing and operating the event medical establishment with qualified physicians, nurses and first aid personnel. Their primary responsibility and purpose is the treatment and disposition of any injuries incurred by the participants in the event.



2001 SPORTS CAR Code -- Article VII: Officials
ARTICLE 7 OFFICIALS The officials responsible for conducting a SPORTS CAR event are organized as follows: RACE DIRECTOR STEWARDS OPERATING STEWARD/CLERK OF THE COURSE CHIEF COMMUNICATOR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR CHIEF STARTER FLAG MARSHALS COMMUNICATION MARSHAL CHIEF REGISTRAR CHIEF PIT/PADDOCK MARSHAL CHIEF TIMEKEEPER RAPID RESPONSE TEAM MEDICAL DIRECTOR SAFETY CAR TEAM SAFETY COORDINATOR Except for the Stewards, the above officials may delegate part of their duties to assistants. 7.1 SUPERVISION In addition to these officials, SPORTS CAR reserves the right to appoint a person to evaluate and report on the event. 7.2 APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS The Race Director and Stewards are appointed by SPORTS CAR. Other officials are appointed subject to approval of SPORTS CAR. 7.3 CONDUCT Every official is expected to conduct him/herself in a manner which will reflect credit on the sport of automobile racing and on SPORTS CAR. SPORTS CAR may remove an official’s appointment and may penalize him/her if he/she fails to conduct him/herself properly. 7.4 SEPARATION AND PLURALITY OF DUTIES An official may have no responsibility or authority beyond that attached to his/her appointment. However, except for the Race Director and Stewards, a person may hold more than one official position. 7.5 RACE DIRECTOR 7.5.1 The Race Director is the chief executive at an event and is responsible directly to SPORTS CAR for the conduct of the event. Accordingly, he/she has the duty and authority to: 7.5.2 Keep order in cooperation with civil authorities responsible for public safety. 7.5.3 Execute the program of competitions and other activities punctually by directing the drivers and their cars, officials and their assistants and other participants. 7.5.4 Prevent ineligible cars and drivers from taking part. 7.5.5 Order inspection of any car in order to verify its eligibility. 7.5.6 Authorize changes of cars or drivers. 7.5.7 Settle protests and disputes. 7.5.8 Determine whether conditions are safe to continue the event, or else postpone a competition, modify the SR or alter the schedule for reasons of safety or forces beyond his/her control. 7.5.9 Assess penalties in accordance with the SPORTS CAR Code. 7.5.10 Replace any official not able to perform his/her duties. 7.5.11 Supervise the distribution of awards to eligible competitors. 7.5.12 Compile a report on all aspects of the event as requested by SPORTS CAR. 7.5.13 Assign certain responsibilities and/or authorities to the Stewards or other SPORTS CAR officials. 7.5.14 Also serve as Operating Steward/Clerk of the Course in certain cases. 7.6 OPERATING STEWARD/STEWARDS 7.6.1 Operating Steward: The Operating Steward normally acts as the clerk of the course for SPORTS CAR events. Duties described in Article 7.5 may be delegated by the Race Director to the Operating Steward. 7.6.2 Stewards: Stewards are appointed for their knowledge, experience, proven judgment and stature in the sport of automobile racing. In events not listed on the FIA Calendar, Stewards act only in a judicial or advisory capacity and have no executive responsibility, either singly or collectively. The primary functions of Stewards are to: 7.6.2.1 Act as a court of inquiry, when requested by the Race Director, to consider protests and other disputes. They may call and hear witnesses, consider evidence and make recommendations to the Race Director for solving such disputes and assessing penalties. 7.6.2.2 Advise the Race Director on any matters which they feel will improve the conduct or safety of the event. 7.7 STARTER The Starter operates directly under the Race Director and controls the competing drivers from the time the cars take their starting positions until the competition is ended and all cars have left the racing circuit. 7.8 TIMEKEEPER (TIMER AND SCORER) The Timekeeper and his/her staff are responsible for the accurate timing and scoring of the event. They prepare the official results, maintain official qualifying times for competing automobiles and furnish timing and scoring information requested by the Race Director. 7.9 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (SCRUTINEER) The Technical Director is responsible for checking all competing cars for safety and eligibility. The Technical Director and his/her assistants will conduct inspections at the Race Director’s request, and will report any cars which he/she finds are unsafe or ineligible. 7.10 FLAG MARSHAL The Flag Marshal is responsible for recruiting, training and assignment of race control personnel at corner stations. 7.11 COMMUNICATIONS MARSHAL The Communications Marshal is responsible for the operation of the system used for transmitting and receiving information between central control and the corner stations. 7.12 COURSE MARSHAL The course marshal is responsible for final preparation and maintenance of the racing circuit, and other related duties assigned by the Race Director. 7.13 MEDICAL DIRECTOR The Medical Director is responsible for staffing and operating the event medical establishment with qualified physicians, nurses and first aid personnel. Their primary responsibility and purpose is the treatment and disposition of any injuries incurred by the participants in the event. 7.14 OTHER OFFICIALS SPORTS CAR may establish such other officials as it deems appropriate. Table of Contents Article 6 / Article 8

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