STEWARD
The person with the supreme control of a race meeting. The Steward is Motorcycling Australia’s representative. The Steward has the power to enforce penalties and adjudicate over the rules. It is rare for competitors to have any dealings with the Steward as the actual running of the meeting is done by the Clerk of the Course.
REFEREE
The person who has supreme control at a Speedway race meeting. The Referee has the same functions as a Steward but has more direct control over a meeting.
CLERK OF COURSE
The Clerk of the Course is responsible to the Steward for the running of the meeting. The Clerk of the Course will ensure that the circuit is safe, the officials are at their posts and refer to the Steward those difficulties that cannot be resolved at a lower level. If you have any questions regarding safety, legality or the running of the races direct them to the Clerk of the Course.
RACE SECRETARY
The person in charge of the administrative aspects of a meeting. Matters of entries and fees, grid positions, materials and equipment should be directed here.
MEASURERS & SCRUTINEERS
Responsible for determining the safety and eligibility of machines and riding gear.
STARTER
The Starter is responsible for the actual starting of the race as well as assessing the fairness of the start. He will decide if any riders ‘jump’ the start and inform the Clerk of the Course who will recommend any penalties. He may also declare a false start if someone is disadvantaged.
JUDGE
The function of the judge is to declare the order in which the competing motorcycles cross the finishing line.
FLAG MARSHALS
Responsible for signalling race conditions and instructions to riders and providing initial safety assistance.
ANNOUNCER
Commentates the races and broadcasts details about the races and contestants to the public. Announcers are not to show bias to any riders or offer advice and instructions to any riders. The announcer shall also broadcast any instructions from the Steward.
GRID MARSHAL
In charge of the safe and proper running of the pit area including the grid. The Grid Marshal ensures that the correct riders are on their appropriate row at the due time. He will refer problems to the Clerk of the Course.
OBSERVER
The observer or marker is an important official in the discipline of Observed Trials. His role is observe riders as they pass through sections of the course and record penalty points on a punch card or tally sheet.