serious accident at the track

[rootar]

Marshals should not be positioned next to or within a cars reach of a big jump. they should be in the corner after the landing. They should also recomend in all drivers meeting that when marshaling you should where gloves (nitro or electric doesnt matter), covered shoes (no sandals or slip-ons) and most importantly some clear safety glasses.

when marshalling always remember to watch YOUR section NOT the race.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by rootar

Marshals should not be positioned next to or within a cars reach of a big jump. they should be in the corner after the landing. They should also recomend in all drivers meeting that when marshaling you should where gloves (nitro or electric doesnt matter), covered shoes (no sandals or slip-ons) and most importantly some clear safety glasses.

when marshalling always remember to watch YOU section NOT the race.

+100

[maxair45]

I've seen people get hit in the head with cars(mostly slashes). Its not fun at all. There is an older guy at our track that got hit in the head with a T4 that had the one long body clip going across to both body posts and the end of the clip caught the guys head and he ended up needing to get stitched up. My local rack doesn't let just anyone marshall anymore. you need to be a racer(no fans), and above a certain age. I've personally had my finger mangles when a 8 yr old kid didn;t have a gear over on his slash and when I went to marshall him he hit the throttle.

Now if they hit the throttle I just watch them and wait until they are done. I think people need to see where they are at, where the cars are coming from, and not stand by the jumps. Some common sense will save you in the medical bills.

Lucky for me, I've not encountered much incident thus far. I've learnt to keep my hands protected with Pit Gloves. Saves you from hot engines and easier pick up. I always keep my eyes on the track and be on my feet. This way, I can better appreciate the situation and be ready to act against anything.

[BL_RV0]

Wow that sucks to hear. Worst marshalling "accident" that happened to me when was a 1/8 nitro buggy flipped over and went WOT while upside down and gave my knuckles alot of tire burn.