Also called: Flag Marshal, Corner Worker
Waves flags to communicate with drivers and keeps racetracks safe.
Flaggers stand at corners or the start line, signaling caution, debris, or the checkered flag. Corner workers rush to crashes to help. Many are volunteers at club races; pro series pay.
Estimate; often part-time.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Training through racing organizations like SCCA.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing slowly. Small niche.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Digital light panels and track systems supplement flags; safety calls at corners stay human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Volunteer as a corner worker with SCCA or ask local tracks about paid flagging shifts First: Track or SCCA flagging training, usually a day or two
Classes: Physical education, Speech, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2023.
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