Re: Clearing the track
 

Those of us old enough to remember also had Buster up there motioning for us to get our tails up there, and get ready to go. Didn’t want cross Buster.
I always got a smile and a nod, or small wave from him up there. Figured I was following instructions well enough. LOL

Re: Clearing the track...in a timely and prudent manner!
 

With regard to what certainly appeared to be a rather petulant act, I would have immediately invited him in for a discussion.

If the discussion did not prove fruitful, I would have extended my best wishes towards his upcoming sabbatical.

My thoughts were centered around the two competitors immediately behind and I could likely recite at near verbatim the starting line crew dialogue.

Re: Clearing the track
 

I sometimes find the drive and ask him what broke on the car and if he needs any help to fix it.Most of the time it nothing.Then I explain to him how he is putting the next two drivers out of their routine. They usually clue in then.