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official jobs

Track Promoter

A track promoter is responsible for the comprehensive management of racing events, focusing on planning, promotion, logistics, financial management, and community relations to ensure successful and enjoyable race experiences.

Series Director

A series director plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the overall operations of a racing series. As the top Official in the Series, the Series Director handles race planning and scheduling, dispute resolution, and oversees all of the Series Officials and ensures that their duties are fulfilled.

Race Director

The role of a race director is critical to the smooth and safe operation of individual races. The race director is responsible for making real-time decisions during race events and ensuring that the competition runs smoothly while prioritizing safety and fair play.

Timing and Scoring

The timing and scoring team is responsible for accurately recording and disseminating essential race data during events. Their role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the competition, providing real-time information to fans, teams, and officials, and ensuring that race results are accurately documented.

Technical Official

Technical officials are responsible for ensuring that vehicles competing in a race meet the established rules and regulations for safety, fairness, and performance. Their primary role is to conduct inspections, enforce technical guidelines, and provide oversight to maintain a level playing field for all participants.

A saftey Official sits perched on an ATV watching the track waiting for anything that might happen.

Safety Team

The safety team plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of drivers, teams, officials, and spectators during race events. Their primary focus is on preventing accidents, responding to incidents, and providing medical assistance when needed.

A tractor uses an implement to prepare the racing surface of a dirt track.

Track Crew

The track crew is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of the racing surface. Their work contributes to creating a fair and competitive environment for drivers while also prioritizing the safety of participants and spectators.

Race night format

Typical Dirt Racing Format

Pit Gates Open

Early in the day, the pit gates open for teams to set up and prepare their cars. This time is used for unloading, technical inspections, and any necessary adjustments or repairs.

Driver Registration and Draw

DIRTcar Officials register drivers before a dirt race event
Drivers register for the event and draw for their starting positions in the heat races. This process can vary by track and event but usually determines the initial line-up.

Drivers' Meeting

A Super DIRTcar Series official addresses drivers at a driver's meeting before a dirt racing event. A mandatory meeting where officials review the rules, procedures, and any specific details or changes for the night’s racing.

Hot Laps (Practice)

A DIRTcar Street Stock takes a lap during Hot Laps at a dirt racing event Short practice sessions for drivers to get a feel for the track conditions and make final adjustments to their cars.

Qualifying (Time Trials)

A DIRTcar Pro Late Model takes a qualifying lap during a dirt racing event Drivers individually take timed laps to set the starting order for the heat races. Fastest laps generally earn better starting positions.

Heat Races

DIRTcar UMP Sportsman cars race side by side during a heat race at a dirt racing event. Short, competitive races (usually 8-12 laps) where drivers race to qualify for the main event. The number of heat races depends on the number of entries. Top finishers in each heat secure a spot in the feature race, with their finishing positions determining their starting positions.

Last Chance Qualifiers (Consolation Races/B-Mains)

DIRTcar Street Stocks compete during the Last Chance Qualifier race at a dirt racing event. Races for those who did not qualify through the heat races. These races (often 10-15 laps) give drivers another opportunity to make it into the main event. The top finishers from these races fill the remaining spots in the feature.

Intermission

A fan is recognized as the Fan of the Night during a break in the action at a dirt racing event. A break in the action for track maintenance, fan activities, or additional events like autograph sessions or special presentations

Feature Race (A-Main)

DIRTcar UMP Modifieds fly Summit Racing flags before the Feature at a dirt racing event The main event of the night, typically 20-50 laps, depending on the track and the event. The feature race is where the top qualifiers compete for the overall win and prize money.

Victory Lane Ceremony

A DIRTcar Xtreme Outlaw Midget driver celebrates in victory lane with a checkered flag and confetti after winning a dirt racing event. Post-race celebration for the winner, including interviews, trophy presentations, and photos.

Post-Race Inspections

DIRTcar Officials from the WOrld of Outlaws Late Model Series inspect the winning car after a dirt racing event. Technical inspections of the top finishers to ensure compliance with the rules. Any violations can result in disqualification or penalties.

Additional Elements

- Support Classes: Often, there are additional races featuring different classes of cars, such as modifieds, stock cars, or sprints, running a similar format alongside the late models.

- Fan Interaction: Throughout the night, tracks may engage fans with activities such as contests, merchandise sales, and interactions with drivers.

The flags

In Dirt Racing, flags are used by race officials to communicate with drivers and other track personnel. Each flag has a specific meaning and serves as a way to signal various situations during a race.

Green Flag

The green flag signals the start of the race or the restart after a caution period. When the green flag is waved, it indicates that the track is clear, and racing can resume.

Yellow Flag (Caution Flag)

The yellow flag is displayed when there is a hazard on the track or an incident has occurred, and caution is required. Drivers must slow down, maintain their positions, and refrain from passing until the track is cleared and the green flag is displayed again.

Red Flag

The red flag is used when there is a serious incident or unsafe conditions on the track, and the race needs to be stopped immediately. All drivers must come to a complete stop on the track until the situation is resolved and further instructions are given.

Blue Flag w/ Yellow Stripe

The "Move Over" flag is essential for ensuring fair and safe racing, as it helps prevent unnecessary congestion and potential accidents on the track. When a driver sees the blue flag with a yellow stripe, they should be aware that they are about to be lapped by faster competitors and should move to the side of the track or take an alternative line to allow the faster drivers to pass.

Black Flag

The black flag is shown to a specific driver, indicating that they are being penalized or disqualified for a rule violation or unsafe behavior. The driver must leave the track and report to the pit area as instructed.

White Flag

The white flag signifies that there is one lap remaining in the race. It informs drivers that the next flag they will see is the checkered flag, indicating the end of the race.

Checkered Flag

The checkered flag is displayed at the finish line, indicating the end of the race. The first driver to cross the finish line when the checkered flag is shown is the winner of the race.

Environment, What to Wear & Bring / New Fan Checklist

Your first visit to a dirt track can be intimidating if you don't know what to expect — or what to bring! Be sure to check the weather, and be prepared to maximize the excitement with this handy checklist.