The Flagging and Communications Chief is responsible for the establishment and operation of the Flagging and Communications organization at each Time Trial event.

4.2.1. The purpose of the Flagging and Communications Organizations is to provide safe course control by:

A. Informing the Competition Director and other officials, through the communication network, of the condition of the course and the participating cars, and of any situation requiring decisions and/or action by the Time Trials Officials

B. Relaying information and instructions from the Competition Director to the persons operating the various emergency vehicles and equipment around the course as well as to the drivers and turn personnel

C. Undertaking emergency action needed to protect the lives and property of drivers, workers, or spectators in the event of an accident

D. Maintaining a clear course

E. Ensuring a sufficient number of corner stations established and manned to keep the entire course under observation at all times and to protect all areas of the course not immediately visible to oncoming drivers

4.2.2. Each corner station should be located in accordance with the following considerations:

A. The flaggers have a clear view of the area to be covered

B. Maximum visibility of the flagmen to the oncoming drivers

C. Maximum protection for the corner station crew from out-of-control automobiles

4.2.3. Each corner station shall be staffed with a minimum of one person unless otherwise approved by the event Safety Steward. Personnel should be properly dressed while on station. This means no shorts, tank tops, halter tops, beach wear, etc. while the track is “hot.”

A. It is highly recommended that any person on station acting as a first responder should be wearing long sleeves and pants.

4.2.4. Each corner station shall be equipped with at least the following:

A. Device for communicating immediately, privately, and without interference with the Central Control Station, other corner stations and other stations as appropriate

B. A full set of road racing flags is recommended, and at a minimum, the following flags:

1. Black Flag

2. Yellow flag

3. If passing is allowed at any event, then a Blue Flag (blue with diagonal yellow stripe) is also required.

C. One dry chemical fire extinguisher of at least 10-pound size although two (2) 10-pound extinguishers are recommended at all events

D. Broom (push type) and absorbent materials (e.g., grease sweep, oil dry, etc.)

4.2.5. The grid area should be equipped with the same number and type of fire extinguishers as the corner stations for all events.

4.2.6. If a start/finish station is used, this station should also have a Green Flag, a Checkered Flag and a Black Flag.