Beginners

©GTAD Event spaceA ton of fun events make yourday extremely enjoyable! Golook the drivers’ talk shows,the Race Queens’ appearanceson stage and the exhibit ofvarious cars. The SUPER GTofficial shop is in this areafeaturing team merchandise,model cars, official SUPER GTmerchandise and more. Thereare also places to eatintroducing snack and yummylocal dishes.D©GTA©GTA©GTA©GTAProfessionalsworking at the circuitIntegrity of physical infrastructure sure isconductive to success in a race though itowes to a team of dedicated specialists.They all feel a strong sense of commitment toassume respective positions. No event canhappen without their loyal support.Specialists❶Race directorThe race director overall manages the logisticsof the race. He is authorized to make everydecision about the race control including whichflags should be indicated, and whether to issuepenalties for each case. In SUPER GT. Eachcircuit has its own race director.❷MarshalsMarshalls (a.k.a. officials) are observers in thefield whose primary role is overseeing the saferunning of the race. This can be achieved bywaving flags to signal the condition of the trackto drivers, and rushing over to the scene of anaccident to ensure safety.❷❸Medical teamThe medical team joins SUPER GT throughoutthe season to be on stand-by at all times duringrace weekends just in case of accidents andemergencies. They also serve as a “familydoctor” to keep drivers fit.Vehicles❹Pace cars/Marshal carsA vehicle driven by the official to lead all cars ingrid order maintaining speed and position untilthe starting signal is given. Another major role isto keep the track safe bygoing on patrol duty tomonitor the track for signsof danger.C❶B❺Ambulances and helicoptersBoth are on stand-by in case ofaccidents. Ambulances are posted aroundthe track to rush to the scene of injury.Helicopters are also kept ready outsidethe circuit at all times for any severe caseto transport quickly to hospital.❻©GTANissan SkylineCrossover, SubaruOutback and Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybridact as FRO in the 2015 SUPER GT season.❻TransportersLorries loaded with all the teams’equipment, cars parts and tools, requiredfor the race to transport them from circuitto the other are called transporters. Thetransporters are mostly in the liveried, andhave plenty of fans.SUPER GT emergency system: FROSUPER GT has its unique emergency one-stopsystem called FRO (First Rescue Operation). It ismade up of an emergency medical specialist, awell-trained rescue worker, a fire warden, and aset of fire extinguishers all located in a single car.Three cars currently serve as FRO in this season.FRO provides strong support for more quick rescueactivities.9