There are few industries more exciting than motorsports.
People across the globe adore the thrill and passion that come along with motor racing, whether it be through NASCAR, Formula One, drag racing, motorcycle racing or a host of other competitions.
It’s a growing field, and if you’re interested in it, you can totally make a career out of it!
So, where do you start?
Well, that’s where we can help. We’ve gathered together this list of 34 motorsports career resources that will help to put the pedal to the metal (sorry for the pun) and kick your career into another gear (sorry for the pun, again)!
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Where can you start in your search? In this section, we’ll outline some general resources to help you gain some background information
This is a wonderful compendium of all the motorsports jobs that are available in the United States and around the world. You can break it down by industry, location and several other factors to find just the right job you’re looking for.
For those who are desiring of a job in the racing industry, this is absolutely the best site to search for a job on. You can break down the listings by sector and location, and the site even has a listing for “Weekender Jobs.” This will definitely be a site that you will bookmark and return to on a weekly, if not daily, basis.
If you’re looking for a career in motorsports, you might as well start off by going to the “Motorsport Career Association,” right? This is a great place to start to look at all the resources the industry has to offer you, especially if you’re looking for a career overseas.
For those in England or Europe, or even those in America who may look for a career change overseas, the UK’s “Motor Sports Association” is the place to start to start gathering your resources for the job hunt.
One of the most important things about being a part of an industry is being informed and aware about the industry you’re trying to get into. Motorsport.com is one of the first places to go on a daily basis to get enlightened and entertained for your job search - or just your job itself.
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to fix the latter!
Plenty of schools around the globe offer degrees and programs in motorsports - everything from engineering and technology to management and repair.
Here’s a listing of only some of them:
This highly esteemed Community College in the heart of North Carolina - true NASCAR country - offers well-regarded courses in motorsports management technology. They boast a presence in many of the more successful racing teams, including Hendrick and Penske, along with NASCAR.
One of the U.K.’s most prestigious motorsports programs, a division of the Bedford College Group, offers a diverse range of studies and practices for people interested in the industry.
Few states are more associated with the sport of racing as Virginia. Head to the heart of the South, and this college - part of Patrick Henry Community College - boasts classes to educate you on fabrication, racing engines and plenty of other fields.
Offering itself as the “only training program in the country that’s sponsored and endorsed by NASCAR,” the Universal Technical Institute’s NASCAR Tech training program is a fast-track to a career in the industry. The classes for this program are offered at the Institute’s high-tech campus in Mooresville, Tennessee.
One of the more comprehensive motorsports programs throughout the U.K., this program offers a detailed and diverse range of courses for those who want to pursue this career.
Situated about an hour south of the Vegas Strip, the Spring Mountain Motor Sports Driving School offers several different classes perfect for anyone who may be interested in driving for a career.
Another Indiana-based school offers a program described as student-based, with impressive results; the program description lists off alumnae who have gone on to careers with some of the industry’s biggest names. A nice fit for anyone based in the Midwest, or anyone looking to establish a career in or around Indianapolis (gotta love that Indy 500!).
You may remember Butler University as that Indiana school that had Brad Stevens and Gordon Hayward and came this close to beating Duke in a championship game. However, they also offer a tremendous motorsports program, geared towards students interested in the science of the industry and looking for careers with automotive companies.
It will be very tough to just jump straight into a motorsports career, if you’re not either experienced or educated. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to fix the latter!
Plenty of schools around the globe offer degrees and programs in motorsports - everything from engineering and technology to management and repair.
Here’s a listing of only some of them:
There aren’t too many brands that define class and luxury better than Porsche; they also have an extraordinary and talented motorsports team. On this page, you’ll be able to find the motorsports jobs that may be available for the company; be sure to check the overseas websites if you’re interested in a career internationally.
The venerable Japanese company has a strong presence in the racing world, and there are plenty of jobs in their motorsports division available both in the United States and overseas.
The Italian brand that helped to popularize high-concept design and performance is known for their motorsports and racing construction. They’re the elite of the elite; this site has all of their career options, including several in motorsports.
One of world’s landmark auto manufacturers is also one of its biggest motorsports providers. Of course, for a large company, there are plenty of non-motorsports careers listed, but you can definitely find some if you poke around.
Mazda, another Japanese company, is well-known for their excellent motorsports industry; their website claims that “more Mazdas are road-raced than any other car brand on any given weekend.” This career page contains the listings for their motorsports job openings.
Audi, out of Germany, is well-known for their top-notch car design and construction, has a tremendous motorsports division - just look for their presence at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans every year. There are plenty of motorsports career openings listed here on the USA career pages; be sure to check out the other international divisions for more opportunities.
Few things could be cooler than working for some of the more popular racing teams out there! If you’re interested in a position with some of the bigger racing teams across the United State and the world, take a look at the links we’ve gathered for you here:
This NASCAR racing team is one of the biggest and most popular in the entire United States.
JR motorsports, spearheaded by the famed Earnhnardt family (featuring Dale Earnhardt and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr) has been one of the most successful racing teams in the world. Go ahead and try for a career with one of the best!
After famed and Superbowl-winning coach Joe Gibbs left the NFL in the 1990s, he turned his attention to a second passion - auto racing - and developed one of the more popular racing teams in the country. The website gives a good overview of their history, values and careers that may be available.
If anyone is interested in working behind-the-scenes or in management at one of the tracks where you can see this type of racing, the International Speedway corporation operates many of the biggest in the world. Their comprehensive career page offers plenty of options for those interested.
Don’t forget, motor sports aren’t just for car people! There are plenty of jobs in the industry who may prefer the vehicles of “Easy Rider” to the ones popularized by “The Fast and the Furious.” Here’s a list of outlets you may find to kick-start (sorry, again, for the pun) your career in motorcycle racing.
Anyone want to look for a gig in the motorcycle racing industry? The “Motorcycle Industry Jobs” website has a great collection of all of the jobs in the field.
One of the most recognizable brands and names in the motocross world, Fox Racing is an industry powerhouse that should be at the top of the list for any people looking for a motorcycle racing field career.
Feld Entertainment is the powerhouse behind the Monster Supercross series, among many, many other outlets. If you’re looking for some behind-the-scenes management options for the motocross field, this is an excellent place to start with.
For those intrigued by the potential to work for motorcycle racing, KTM Group is one of the top options out there.
Social Media + Other Outlets for Motorsports Careers
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Don’t forget what a valuable resource social media will be in your career search! There are some fantastic online resources on social media that can really help to give a boost.
This LinkedIn page for Recruitment in Motorsport, or RIMS, can give a kick for anyone who’s looking for a career overseas, especially in the blossoming English market.
The “Motorsports Career Advisor” group on LinkedIn is a nice tool for anyone new to the industry to network with other people who may be established - or just coming into - the motorsports industry.
It’s always good to see what recruiters have to offer you. The Motorsports recruitment group can help put their people to work for your careers.
If you’re on Twitter, this feed retweets the companies in the industry once they send out their job searches on Twitter. An extremely valuable feed.
The online home for many of the jobs that are posted on the Motor Sport Jobs website. Again, a very important follow for anyone interested in breaking in to the industry.