Wheelspin Raceway Code of Conduct

Last updated 28 October 2026

• What we all want
• Racing
• Marshalling
• Pits and tables
• Newcomers, juniors and parents
• Staying safe in the building
• Who to talk to
• Where the line is

1What we all want

First and foremost, we are all here to enjoy a good day's racing. These are the values behind everything else in this code:

• Everyone is welcomeWhatever their age, background or experience.
• Race fairWe play by the rules, win or lose.
• Respect the helpersMarshals and helpers mostly give their time for nothing.
• Look after it allThe track, the kit and each other.

2Racing

• Listen to the briefing. Safety points come up there first, so it pays to listen.
• If you crash, take your finger off the throttle straight away. Marshals will not touch a car with spinning wheels or one still pushing against the edging, because it can hurt a hand and damage the car, and track.
• If your car loses a wheel or its body comes loose, a marshal will take it off the track. Parts left on the carpet cause the next crash.

• Let faster drivers through and avoid intentional contact. Crashes do happen in racing, so let's all do what we can to keep things clean.
• On the rostrum, please stand so that everyone has a clear view.
• Think a decision was wrong? We ask that you talk to the race director once the race is over. We would rather talk it through than have it argued on the rostrum.
• Cheer good driving, whoever's car it is.

3Marshalling

Racing runs on drivers marshalling for each other, and it is harder than it looks at race speed. Your safety comes first.

• Walk to an incident. Do not run or jump onto the carpet, as this stretches and damages it.
• Walk alongside the barriers where you can, rather than across the lanes. If you have to cross, check which way the cars are coming from. They are quicker than they look.
• Stand behind the barrier at the incident so an oncoming car hits the barrier, not you.
• Put the car back facing the right way, where the driver can see it. Not behind a barrier, not behind you, and not on the racing line. Watching for traffic is the driver's job, so there is no need to hold the car until the track looks clear.
• Leave the track as quickly as you can, even if that means going out the opposite side and walking round. Fewer lane crossings means fewer chances of being hit.
• Simple fixes are fine, such as reconnecting a battery or refitting a loose body. Anything bigger, take the car off the track and switch it off if you can. A marshal is not a mechanic.

4Pits and tables

• We ask that you only bring the essentials into the pit area. It keeps the pits and walkways clear, which makes the day easier for everyone.
• Use a pit towel or mat on the tables. It stops them getting marked.
• Please leave your area clean and tidy when you pack away, so the next person starts with a clean table. Please take your rubbish with you.
• If you spot damage to the carpet, jumps or edging, tell us. It is quicker to fix when we hear about it early.

5Newcomers, juniors and parents

• A responsible adult stays with every child at the Raceway. The cars are quick and there is a lot going on.

• Everyone was new once. If you are a regular, give newcomers room and a hand.
• Parents, please cheer the effort as well as the result. Juniors take their lead from the adults around them.
• We take photos of winners, trophy presentations and group shots for our website and social media. If you or your child would rather not be photographed, tell a member of the team beforehand.

6Staying safe in the building

• Please follow the safety signs, the fire procedures and any instruction from the team.
• Charge LiPos in a LiPo bag or in the battery-safe box on the top shelf of the pit tables, and stay with them while they charge. A battery that fails on charge can catch fire.
• Do not drive or marshal if you have been drinking or taking drugs. The cars are quick and marshals are close to them.

• If you smoke or vape, please use the area outside, to the left of the warehouse door, and put your cigarette ends in the butt box on the wall. It keeps the entrance clear.
• Respect our neighbours. Please park considerately and keep noise down on the way in and out.

7Who to talk to

We listen to concerns and we treat them fairly. Nobody gets into trouble for raising one in good faith.

8Where the line is

These are the few things we do not accept, at any event and anywhere on site:

• Discrimination of any kind.
• Violence or threats.
• Abusive behaviour, bullying, harassment or intimidation of anyone.
• Breaking the safety rules in this code.
• Cheating, and deliberately damaging someone else's car or kit, or the track.
• Putting a child at risk. Anyone who works with young people here must take great care in how they contact them.

• Keep your language suitable for who is around you. No swearing around children, and nothing that will offend someone. Juniors race here too.

What happens next. If someone crosses the line, we follow three steps:

1. An informal conversation. A quiet word from us, so you know what the problem was.
2. A formal warning. We tell you clearly it is a formal warning, and we keep a note of it.
3. A ban. You can no longer race at or visit the Raceway, for a period of time.

For a serious breach, we can choose to skip steps 1 and 2.

See also our Raceway Health & Safety Policy and the Raceway FAQ. Ready to race? Book in here.