# Marshal (Flag Marshal) > Marshal (Flag Marshal) — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS. ## Definition A track-side official responsible for waving flags to communicate conditions to drivers, removing debris, assisting stranded cars, and ensuring safety during track incidents. Marshals are positioned at marshal posts around the circuit. - **Category**: Regulations - **TRAACKS page**: [https://traacks.club/glossary/marshal](https://traacks.club/glossary/marshal) ## Related Terms - [Yellow Flag](https://traacks.club/glossary/yellow-flag) - [Safety Car](https://traacks.club/glossary/safety-car) - [Black Flag](https://traacks.club/glossary/black-flag) ## Links - [Full glossary](https://traacks.club/glossary) - [TRAACKS llms.txt](https://traacks.club/llms.txt)