So we come to the end of the “So You Want to Work in NASCAR?” series. Throughout the last several posts I have discussed some of the ways for you to obtain (and not obtain) that coveted position in NASCAR. While these are certainly not the be all end all of ways to get a job they provide a good base for starting out.

In the beginning the most obvious thing to do is to send your resume, or deliver it in person to the many team facilities throughout the Charlotte area. As discussed in the first post though, this is likely to yield little to no results. Often, the filing they will tell you they are doing with your resume translates to them throwing it in the garbage. Another tempting option are the many resume services that exist that claim they can help find a job. The short of it is, DO NOT DO IT. They are a waste of money and provide no more of a shot of getting that job than sending out a resume does. The claims they make are good, but often the results are not.

If you do not have the skills to go to work for a team right away, a good option is one of the many schools that offer training in various fields. The NASCAR Technical Institute is a heavily advertised, high priced option for those who have little technical skill. Remember though, while job placement is high, that is not placement for positions within NASCAR. In fact that placement is in the single digits. While many within the sport went to NTI, they were able to achieve that through hard work and persistence. If being on a pit crew is more your style, Pit Crew U might be the school for you. The tuition is reasonable and the placement rates are pretty good. While they are the largest training center, there are others in the area who offer similar services.

For those not wanting to be on the shop floor, several universities are now offering motorsports management degrees and engineering programs geared specifically towards motorsports. While they do offer a more focused program of study, they are all very new, making it very difficult to tell the success of placement. An advantage to some of the programs is the requirement of internships within the sport. That being said, it would probably be just as advantageous to get a non-motorsports degree from any other university.

So you have got all the experience you need to get a job, but can not get your foot in the door. The answer is to network and build relationships. This is perhaps the most difficult part of the journey, but once those connections are made, finding a position will be immensely easier. If this tool is truly going to be effective, it will be necessary to be in Charlotte. There is very little chance of finding a position if you are not in the heart of it all.

The lesson to all this is that it is not what you know, but who you know. Finding that first position will not be easy. This will be the point when you ask yourself how much you actually want to do this. But with time, effort and perseverance you might be able to break down the wall and begin a career in the fast paced world of NASCAR.

We here at the NASCAR Insiders hope these posts have provided some insights into the best way to get a job in NASCAR. Good luck with the job search and remember if you ever have any questions or would like advice regarding finding a job in the sport both T.C. and I are happy to help.

So You Want to Work In NASCAR? Intro

So You Want to Work In NASCAR? Part One

So You Want to Work In NASCAR? Part Two

So You Want to Work In NASCAR? Part Three

This is the final post in the So You Want to Work in NASCAR series. Please remember if you would like some advice, feel free to email either T.C. or myself. While we do want to give you the tools to find a job, we will not be serving as references or giving out information on open positions we know about. In other words we will not find you a job.

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