NASCAR: Updated List Of Job Openings (February 2017)
The 2017 season is less than two weeks away and the Daytona 500 is less than three weeks away. As NASCAR prepares to kick off the new season, there are still teams looking to solidify their race operations and fill a few more open slots before the cars get back onto the track.
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
- Contact: Kris Stewart – email: kris.stewart@experis.com
Job description: The main responsibility of this position will be to provide direction for performance improvements of our top-tier NASCAR engines through detailed analysis of the gas exchange and combustion processes. The primary duties will include conducting high-fidelity CFD calculations of: cylinder filling and emptying, fuel spray, in-cylinder mixture formation and combustion processes, as well as optimization of the relevant geometries. The selected candidate will work closely with other team members within the Design/Calculation group, and our Development engineers to ensure the relevance of the calculations, good correlation with experimental data, and to provide results within demanding time schedules. The successful applicant will also be responsible for developing advanced calculation methodologies to enable quicker turnaround times from initial concept/idea through to having final results/reports available for review.
- Dover International Speedway is hosting four job fairs in preparation for its two NASCAR tripleheader weekends on June 2-4 and Sept. 29-Oct. 1 and the Firefly Music Festival on June 15-18. Energetic, flexible and motivated people are sought for temporary positions during these events. The job fair schedule, hosted at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino:
Saturday, February 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Diamond Rooms 2 and 3 (fourth floor).
Saturday, March 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Diamond Rooms 2 and 3.
Tuesday, April 18, 4-8 p.m., Diamond Room 3
Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Diamond Room 3
The job fair will just be recruiting for temporary event positions only. Among the positions available will be:
Security
Shuttle drivers
Hospitality workers
RV/Camping representatives
Firefly brew crew
No part-time or full-time positions with Dover International Speedway or Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will be included in these job fairs.
More info at doverspeedway.com
- NASCAR Xfinity team, JD Motorsports is seeking the following position: Marketing Account Representative. Job duties include:
” Cold calling, face to face meeting, telemarketing, networking, etc., to generate new sales opportunities
” Execute and follow through will all details of sponsorship agreements
” Applicants should possess excellent time management skills, professional and proactive sales personality, and an ability to work as a team player.
” The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management or related fields as well as a successful sales portfolio.
Email resumes to jobs@jdavismotorsports.com
- Due to expanding operations, Spraker Racing Enterprises has immediate openings for the following positions at their shop in Mooresville, NC:
Tire Specialist
Mechanic
Fabricator
Please send resume to: sprakerracing@aol.com or call (704) 799-1300
Spraker Racing Enterprises
305 Performance Road
Mooresville, NC 28115
- NASCAR XFINITY team JD Motorsports is seeking the following positions: Truck Drivers (mechanical experience a plus) and Mechanics for their 2017 season. Must be able to commute to Gaffney, SC. Email resumes to jobs@jdavismotorsports.com
- ThorSport Racing (NASCAR Truck Series) is currently seeking qualified fabricators, mechanics and race engineers with race team experience. Must be willing to relocate to Sandusky, Ohio.
Email resume to: jobs@thorsport.com or call (419) 621-8800
- 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
- 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
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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