NASCAR: Updated List Of Job Openings (January 2017)

Nov 18, 2016; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup teams work on their cars in the garage during qualifying for the Ford Ecoboost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2016; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup teams work on their cars in the garage during qualifying for the Ford Ecoboost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports /
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2016 has come and gone and 2017 is now here which means that NASCAR will be returning to the track soon. Before the 2017 NASCAR season begins there will be plenty of teams looking to fill out their remaining job openings.

Have you ever wanted to work in NASCAR? Well, now might be your chance!

Each month we bring to our readers an updated list of job openings from NASCAR and their teams. Each month we highlight some of the more exciting openings in the sport as well as some that our readers might be interested in applying for. If you have ever dreamed of working with a NASCAR team or NASCAR themselves you might consider applying for one of the openings below.

Here is a list of some of the current openings with NASCAR and some of NASCAR’s premier teams.

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NASCAR Job Openings

  • *NEW* Richard Petty Driving Experience – Instructors
    • Richard Petty Driving Experience is looking for candidates to become instructors at their Las Vegas location. Full bodied stock car experience is preferred, but some racing experience is necessary. Candidates can send resume or bio to careers@drivepetty.com
  • *NEW* NASCAR – Media Specialist
    • NASCAR Media Ventures seeks a talented professional to join our team in the position of Media Specialist I based in our Charlotte, NC office. The Media Specialist I is responsible for content ingesting and file distribution to internal and external clients. Learn more about this role and our team by applying for consideration at  www.nascar.com/careers
  • Ford Racing – Truck Series Program Engineer
    • “We are looking for a seasoned race engineer. This role serves as liaison between NASCAR and Ford affiliated truck teams, while supporting the teams on a technical level with simulation and testing. The position will be located in Concord, NC.” Significant travel will be required to NASCAR races. Basic Qualifications:
      Bachelors of Science in Engineering
      3+ year’s work experience in an automotive engineering capacity
      2+ years of theoretical or applied vehicle dynamics theory, to include graduate level education OR professional experience
      More info at corporate.ford.com
  • BK Racing – Manager, Partnership Sales
    • The position will be responsible for Sponsorship business development, assist with the onboarding process of new sponsors, assist with Sponsorship renewals, and work with new sponsors on activation and social & digital campaigns. Applicants must be able to work out of the BK Racing shop in Huntersville, NC, during the week and travel to the races on weekends to assist with at-track sponsorship services. This is a full-time position and will report to the Chief Marketing Officer. BK Racing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants can send inquiries to doug.fritz@bkracing.com
  • Richard Childress Racing – Design/Structural Engineer
    • Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years’ experience in 3D modeling, drafting, and a minimum of one year experience in finite element analysis. Knowledge of PTC products to include Creo and Windchill would be a plus. Interested individuals should submit resume/CV to Christina Orr at corr@rcrracing.com
  • NASCAR – Manager, Media Planning
    • The Manager of Media role is responsible for day-to-day oversight of NASCAR’s media strategy, planning and scheduling. The selected candidate will also support the development and execution of NASCAR consumer marketing campaigns. Learn more about this role and our team by applying for consideration at www.nascar.com/careers
  • Richard Childress Racing – Design/Structural Engineers
    • Richard Childress Racing is seeking experienced design/structural engineers. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years’ experience in 3D modeling, drafting, and a minimum of one year experience in finite element analysis. Knowledge of PTC products to include Creo and Windchill would be a plus. Interested individuals should submit resume/CV to Christina Orr at corr@rcrracing.com
  • Roush Fenway Racing – Pit Crew Coaches
    • Roush Fenway Racing is currently seeking experienced pit crew coaches to add to its Human Performance Department. Candidates should have significant over the wall experience (preferred tire changing or jacking) at the NSCS level and be driven to encourage team members to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques in order to maximize their potential. Interested individuals must act as role models with strong character and possess the ability to motivate and inspire confidence from team members. Please contact Scott Bowen at OTWJobs@roushfenway.com.
  • Roush Fenway Racing – Tire Changers
    • Roush Fenway Racing is currently seeking experienced NSCS tires changers. Interested individuals should have a minimum of two years NSCS experience or multiple years combined at the NSCS, NXS and NCWS level. Please contact Scott Bowen at OTWJobs@roushfenway.com.

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All of the above listings were taken from the team’s official websites or from official NASCAR postings. Please respond via the email addresses provided by the teams