Competitor Relations Officer
An official (abbreviated CRO) who mediates between the clerk of the course and the crews and advises entrants on questions of rules and regulations. Known in German as the Fahrerverbindungsmann.
The Competitor Relations Officer (CRO) mediates between the clerk of the course (Fahrtleitung) and the crews at a classic-car event. He or she is the first point of contact for entrants on questions of rules, regulations and procedure, and passes concerns or complaints on to the clerk of the course. This takes pressure off the organisation and helps the event run smoothly and fairly. In German the role is called Fahrerverbindungsmann (literally 'driver liaison man').
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Clerk of the course
The official responsible for the route and the scoring. Together with the organising committee he or she rules on disputes over classifications and penalties.
Sporting official
An official who oversees the safety of participants and spectators, coordinates timing and ensures compliance with the rules – responsible for a section and its marshals.
Drivers' briefing
The meeting before the start at which the clerk of the course explains the schedule, special features and safety points of the event. Often mandatory.