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MRA Safety Crew and Support Staff – Join Us!

The MRA Safety Crew is a critical part of the MRA’s racing weekends and safety operations and without the safety crew and support staff, there would be no racing.  The MRA is now looking for motivated racing fans that want to be a part of our dedicated safety crew and support staff for most of the racing season.

Who we are looking for:

  • Do you love motorcycles?
  • Are you a friend or family member of a racer?
  • Are you interested in motorcycle racing but your aren’t quite ready to make the leap?
  • Can you be available for most/all of the MRA  season events (including the Race School)? Season Schedule
  • Are you able to talk on a radio and fit enough to wave flags?
  • Do you have transportation to the racetrack?
  • Are you 18 years old* or older?

If you answered “Yes” to the above questions, YOU are who we are looking for! This is your opportunity to be up close and part of the racing action and we need you. Safety crew members are critical for the MRA’s success and you are treated as a crew member with respect. We will train you, we will feed you, and we will encourage you with incentives to keep you coming back.

* Due to restrictions with our Liability Insurance, there are limited duties available for anyone under the age of 18, but if you are under 18 and still interested in being a part of the crew, reach out to our Race Director.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

  • PUNCTUALITY – Safety crew members MUST be punctual and arrive at the race track early and be unpacked and ready to go at 6:30AM for the safety crew meeting and to receive assignments for radios and corners they will be in charge of. Camping is also typically an option at most racetracks.
  • CLOTHING – You should wear white clothing (blue/black jeans are okay, white painters pants are preferred) and comfortable closed-toed shoes (you’ll be standing a lot). No bright colors – no yellow, orange, pink or red clothing especially.
  • COMFORT ITEMS – We suggest bringing a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, too (and allergy medication if you need it). You can bring a folding/camp chair so you can take a break (when the track is cold only, no sitting while the track is hot).
  • SCHEDULE – We can’t lie about this – the days are long and we pay per day, not by the hour. You will need to arrive and are part of the safety meeting at 6:30AM, then the track goes cold (races are over) at about 5PM-6PM. At track layouts where we use Air Fencing, most of the safety crew helps break down the soft barriers (airfence) as well. Airfence pack-up happens after the track goes cold. Helping with airfence setup Friday evening adds $25 extra in your pay for the weekend.
  • POSITIVE ATTITUDE – We are looking for team players that will lift others up and are serious about racer safety.

Two Levels of Crew Members (based on responsibility):

  • Corner Crew – Flagging in a corner, or assisting/training with a Leadership Crew member.
  • Leadership Crew – The critical roles that underpin a race day, usually filled by Crew members with tenure and experience:
    • Race Control
    • Timing and Scoring
    • Start/Finish
    • Pre-Grid
    • Crash Cart
    • Mobile Response

Positions We need Filled:

  • Our goal is to increase our roster size and train new members so we develop a cohesive team of Crew Members with tenure and experience that can be cross-trained on Leadership Crew positions. This requires having a safety crew roster with some depth so that we can fill spots when individuals are unable to attend an event. For these reasons we are looking for crew members for all positions.
    • Corner Marshals
    • Start/Finish
    • Pre-Grid
    • Timing and Scoring

Benefits, Pay, and Requirements:

  • Pay Rates
    • Corner Crew Member – $175 per day.
    • Leadership Crew Member – $225 per day.
  • Payment Terms
    • All Safety Crew are paid as 1099 independent contractors and are not considered employees of the MRA.
    • Payment is available by electronic payment only, which streamlines our bookkeeping and taxes.
    • We never pay with cash. Electronic pay is available through Zelle (preferred), Paypal, and Venmo.
    • Payment is made once at the end of the race day.
    • Lunch is included. If you have specific meal requirements or allergies please let us know so we can attempt to accommodate you.
  • Requirements
    • Before being added to the crew, all members must complete and sign paperwork and waivers.
    • Because of the physical nature of the safety crew’s role, you MUST be physically fit enough to push a motorcycle, be be able to walk, wave flags, talk on the radios, help push a broom to keep the track clean, help with airfence, etc.

Perks & Bonuses:

  • Safety Crew Members who work at least 4 events (including the Race School) are eligible for the following:
    • Associate Membership with the MRA – This gives you voting rights in the annual MRA Board of Directors election in November.
    • Year-End Bonuses – a share of a year-end bonus (from voluntary donations), presented at the MRA Awards Banquet (post-season).
    • Banquet Attendance – a discounted ticket to the MRA Awards Banquet, which includes dinner.
    • Recognition at the MRA banquet.

How To Apply:

  1. Go to mra.motorsportreg.com (opens in a new window).
  2. Click the “MRA Safety Crew & Support Staff” link (near the top of page).
  3. Click the “Register now” at the bottom of the page, and complete the form to apply. 

If you have any questions, contact the MRA Race Director:

Mike Henk
303-523-1330
racedirector.mra@gmail.com