It seems that most agree auto race workers are essential to more enjoyable, more efficient, and safer auto racing. Without their dedication and skills, safe racing would be unlikely. This is an important point: a person does not need to be a driver/rider to become involved in racing. Ask around; someone you know is involved in racing in some form, as a worker, mechanic, engine builder, competitor, or other specialty. Depending on the part of America they inhabit, dedicated teams of these workers are referred to as corner workers, corner crews, turn marshals, corner marshals, track safety workers, flagging and communications workers, and by other titles.

Volunteer workers are not organized by gender. Men and women work together to meet whatever need manifests itself, getting dirty digging wrecked cars out of barriers, rebuilding tire walls, fighting fires and keeping the event organized and operating. To see a complete explanation and better understanding of the specific requirements, responsibilities, duties and expectations of cornerworking, visit this excellent page at Wikipedia.

Some of Hallett's Cornerworkers only work a few events each season. They use the excuse that they have real jobs, or some other nonsense, but many work every available opportunity. ( See Schedule ) Like anything else, there is some turnover of staff here due to any number of circumstances, but some have been around Hallett on and off for more than 15 years. Some workers make use of the RV hook ups on premise and some commute.

Below are just some of the intriguing, current and past Cornerworkers of Hallett. Click on the thumbnail image of each individual for a larger or different photo. More photos and information about each will be added with a read more... link in each box as time progresses.

Art Horn - Originally hailed from Alabama, usually can be found at Sta. 11, outside track gate. (milling in the garden area) Art has been around Hallett for about 15 years.	Clifford Morelock - #22 Race Car. Rumor has it Clifford was born on the track, or at least nearby. Certified Ford & Do-it-all Handyman, he can be seen racing when not working on it. read more...	LaVern Morelock - Also see Clifford. LaVern works a lot in Timing & Scoring as well as braving the bunkers. She also offers lots of good Motherly advice!
Tim Turner - Can usually be found at Sta. 10, inside gate near the much coveted shade tree. Makes lots of new friends in August. WAS NOT a race fan, but is now in his 5th year at Hallet. Read More...	Sami Campbell - aka B***h Sami, usually works Start-Finish & Central Control. Also assists Scott & Shayne Stephens, track owners, in operations. Sometimes related to Clifford & LaVern.	Danny Maxwell - gets a lot of action at the Bus Stop turn. (3) We're not sure if drivers have problems with this turn, or they think Danny is a bear! Actually, he's a Teddy Bear.
Brad Turner - Turn 1 can often witness the most action & excitement. (Could lead to drinking). He also works full time at the track and lives on premise for security. When there is not an OU game on. read more...	Eric Martin - Wrecker Driver, finds this kind of rescue work relaxing in comparison to his wild family. We have a special place in our hearts for Eric because of his other job. He's the Bud Man!	Debbie Maxwell - see also Danny Maxwell. Debbie has a clear, great radio voice for communications. She keeps a close eye out on the track... and from what we hear, every thing else too! Usually found around Sta. 6 or 7.
David Pratt - Fire & Rescue. Member of the Iowa Tribe, 25 yrs of firefighting. Always ready for action, whether racing related or not. Read more...	Jim Hughes - Tire Wall Specialist extraordinaire! Has been a fixture around Hallett for years, but is working less now. Something about women & religion?	Griddy Bob - aka Techie Bob.. Usually spotted in Tech or Grid. Some times attempts driving a PorchE' in High Speed Touring. Once Black Flagged for being too short to ride!
Marnie - Usually works on the Grid during COMMA and seems to always be ready to help out wherever help is needed at any racing event. Riding in the wrecker?	Troyce Ward - Doesn't often work the track events due to her professional job, but we understand she is a great Golf Cart Tour Guide and often socializes after the events.	Janet - After missing several events due to a leg injury, (tangled with a Mule) Janet can now usually be found on the Grid during COMMA.
Eve Prim - Has probably done about everything you can do to help at Hallett...for a long time. She was once even Mike Stephen's Secretary. Excellent corner worker.	Ken Harkin - has a long history of being involved with racing, including Central Control at Hallett and filling in on the corners.	Janet's Rick - Grid
Bill and Sandy Sartin - Sandy on Start/Finish, Bill on the Grid, or team them up on a corner. With the purple jeep for towing or the big Motor Home for Hosting, these CU fans seldom stopped.	Karen Fearing - SCCA Corner Worker. Can't get much more hands-on experience than this one.	Bob Brooks - Not active due to health, but I'm sure all agree that Hallett would not have been the same without Bob @ Sta. 3.
Fish (Owens) - Wonder why they call him that? Big guys are good to have on corners, usually can be found at Sta. 9 but wherever needed. Especially for a TV.	Teresa Owens - Looking for Fish! Usually on Sta. 6, 7 or 9 close to Mom. See LaVern	Rick & Tom Wozencraft - Rick works most COMMA Events and a few others when he can, but Tom no longer frequents due to the tragic loss of his Son. read more...
Malcolm Joyce - Drives #3 in Open Wheels, works corners during COMMA one day and races the next. DO NOT PASS IN THE BRAKING ZONE when Malcolm is working!	Barbara Joyce - Timing & Scoring. Also see Malcolm. Good provider of fruits & veggies, not to mention excellent desserts!	Sophia Hutchens - Timing & Scoring. And you've got to love her Texas Caviar!
Ted Vanlaningham - We're not really sure what he did. Could be seen frequently riding around on a golf cart with a track radio or huddling near the ice chest or grill.	Neal Kennedy - is sometimes known as the Voice of Hallett. Currently a general assignment reporter for KRMG of Oklahoma.	Tom Kishner - Pace Car
Jon Jones		Clyde Coman - Birds Eye Photography. Spot the Bucket Truck, awesome photos, damaging to the landscape! Usually beats all rescue teams to the scene, to help, not to photograph. DANGER, Sometimes races COMMA in Highway Patrol Camaro.

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