Who is your favorite flagman?

**TerryM** · 02-26-2019, 01:45 PM

Yes, I know it’s an odd question.

My pick is Wil Dykes, a young man who flags at a few tracks here in South Georgia. Our sport needs young blood — drivers, fans, owners, announcers, and even flagmen. Wil is the best.

**MRM** · 02-26-2019, 02:11 PM

If you're talking all-time, mine is Clifford Bransom that used to flag at Atomic and went on the flag for UDTRA.

**RiffRaf67** · 02-26-2019, 02:12 PM

Doug Clark is the best in the business

**CIRF** · 02-26-2019, 02:24 PM

I was going to say Doug Clark but Mr. RiffRaf beat me to it. I'm with you 100% RR76!

**RiffRaf67** · 02-26-2019, 02:41 PM

Haha CIRF. His boy Justin Clark isnt too shabby either.

**CIRF** · 02-26-2019, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by RiffRaf67

Haha CIRF. His boy Justin Clark isnt too shabby either.

I have yet to attend a race that Justin has been the starter but I've heard nothing but good.

**dirtluver** · 02-26-2019, 03:37 PM

Jim Whittington fairbury and former Kankakee flagman..

**gumby_32d** · 02-26-2019, 04:48 PM

The guy who stands on the front stretch at Belle-Clair

**Mud Packer** · 02-26-2019, 05:15 PM

Tom Hansing, USAC chief starter and also assistant starter for IndyCar. As good as they get.

**flagone** · 02-26-2019, 06:20 PM

Wil is near the top of my list as well. Very energetic and animated. Really gets into it and I appreciate that enthusiasm.

Clifford Brabson was awesome. Dave Farney is great. Ronnie that was at East Bay was the original animated man. Doug Clark was a badazz.

**b1eagle** · 02-26-2019, 06:47 PM

Robbie Checkers Williams at the Gap and all around east tn.

**Raceready** · 02-26-2019, 09:33 PM

With out a doubt : SPANKY HALL !

**IZZOJR16** · 02-26-2019, 11:57 PM

lol ahhhhh we need some racing don't we.........

**IZZOJR16** · 02-26-2019, 11:58 PM

who is your fav restart cone fetcher?

**IZZOJR16** · 02-27-2019, 12:17 AM

On a sidenote, saw a flagman almost ran over by Kevin Weaver at Kankakee. Flagman was so upest with Kevin Weaver for refusing to line up right after a 1st lap caution during heat race. Flagman literally climbed down flag stand on to the front stretch giving Weaver the black flag. Weaver flew down the straightaway and swerved at him. Flagman jumped back and fell on his b#tt. Needless to say Weaver was tossed from the fairgrounds. Weaver hauler was leaving fiargrounds before the heats were over.....

**TS3g** · 02-27-2019, 07:18 AM

This guy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3A4uX7truc

**Josh Bayko** · 02-27-2019, 07:22 AM

Dave Farney

**Bob Hubbard** · 02-27-2019, 07:28 AM

The Track has to have 3 things IMO to make it all work ….. One is a good Loud speaker system …..Two a Good announcer to relate whats happening on the track ….. The Flagman to do his job while making it look fun to the fans ….