From engineering positions with major race teams to marketing, hospitality and content-production roles, several NASCAR-related jobs recently surfaced in an online search.
For many NASCAR fans, working in the sport can seem like the ultimate career opportunity. While drivers and crew chiefs receive most of the attention, the racing industry depends on thousands of people behind the scenes, from engineers and mechanics to marketing specialists, content producers, hospitality teams and administrative staff.
A recent online search by The Daily Downforce uncovered several NASCAR-related openings across race teams, sanctioning organizations and companies connected to motorsports. The positions included opportunities with NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Team Penske, RFK Racing, Trackhouse Entertainment Group, 23XI Racing, Speedway Motorsports and others. The openings ranged from highly technical engineering jobs to seasonal roles that could provide an entry point into the racing industry.
Important: These positions were located through online searches and third-party employment websites. The Daily Downforce has not independently confirmed that every position remains active. Job postings may be changed, removed, or filled at any time. Readers should confirm availability through the employer or application page before applying.
One of the most interesting opportunities was a full-time YouTube Video Producer position with NASCAR in Charlotte, North Carolina. Listed as a senior coordinator role, the position focused on producing content created specifically for YouTube.
Company: NASCAR
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Job type: Full-time
Advertised salary: $48,396 to $71,798
View the NASCAR YouTube Video Producer listing
Team Penske recently advertised a full-time NASCAR Performance Engineer position in Mooresville, North Carolina. The role involves working alongside race engineers, engineering personnel and crew chiefs to identify, test and implement improvements to the team’s race cars. Given the technical nature of the position, candidates would likely need extensive experience in engineering, data analysis and race-car performance.
Company: Team Penske
Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Job type: Full-time
Advertised salary: Not listed
View the Team Penske Performance Engineer listing
RFK Racing is also seeking a full-time Vehicle Development Engineer in Concord, North Carolina. The position carries an advertised salary range of approximately $79,465 to $114,953 per year. It would likely involve race-car development, testing, and simulation while working closely with the team’s competition and engineering departments.
Company: RFK Racing
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Job type: Full-time
Advertised salary: $79,465 to $114,953
View the RFK Racing Vehicle Development Engineer listing
Hendrick Motorsports recently listed a full-time Mechanical Design and Development Engineer position in Charlotte. The job appears to center on designing, developing, and improving mechanical components used in the organization’s racing operation, with an advertised salary range of approximately $70,000 to $75,000 per year.
Company: Hendrick Motorsports
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Job type: Full-time
Advertised salary: $70,000 to $75,000
View the Hendrick Motorsports engineering listing
Ford Motor Company recently advertised a full-time Vehicle Test Engineer position connected to its motorsports program in Concord, North Carolina. The role focuses on vehicle development, testing, and performance evaluation, with a listed salary range of approximately $86,600 to $166,200 per year.
Company: Ford Motor Company
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Job type: Full-time
Advertised salary: $86,600 to $166,200
View the Ford Motorsports Vehicle Test Engineer listing
For those interested in working directly with race cars, an Assembly Shop Mechanic position supporting 23XI Racing surfaced in Huntersville, North Carolina. The role would involve assisting with the assembly, disassembly, and servicing of race cars and their components, potentially offering an opportunity for an experienced mechanic to move into NASCAR race-team operations.
Company: 23XI Racing
Location: Huntersville, North Carolina
Job type: Not specified
Advertised salary: Not listed
View the 23XI Racing Assembly Shop Mechanic listing
Trackhouse Entertainment Group also appeared to be searching for a Hospitality Manager in Concord, North Carolina. The position would focus on creating and executing premium experiences for corporate partners, VIP guests and other stakeholders, with responsibilities potentially including race-weekend hospitality, sponsor activation, guest management and event logistics.
Company: Trackhouse Entertainment Group
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Job type: Not specified
Advertised salary: Not listed
View the Trackhouse Hospitality Manager listing
MPi, a company connected to the motorsports industry, recently advertised a Communications and Marketing Specialist position in Mooresville, North Carolina. The role involved digital marketing, communications, partner relationships, and managing the company’s public presence. The advertised salary range was approximately $45,000 to $90,000 per year.
Company: MPi
Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Job type: Full-time
Advertised salary: $45,000 to $90,000
View the MPi Communications and Marketing Specialist listing
An entry-level Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator opportunity also appeared in Huntersville, North Carolina. The position was described as an opportunity for someone looking to build a career in sports marketing, partnership activation, communications, and brand management. The role was classified as an internship, although the available search information did not identify the company or provide compensation details.
Company: Not identified in the listing
Location: Huntersville, North Carolina
Job type: Internship
Advertised salary: Not listed
View the Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator listing
Hendrick Motorsports also advertised a full-time Human Resources Coordinator position in Charlotte. The position would serve as a point of contact for employees, candidates, visitors, and vendors while assisting with administrative and human resources responsibilities. The advertised salary range was approximately $45,666 to $61,132 per year.
Company: Hendrick Motorsports
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Job type: Full-time
Advertised salary: $45,666 to $61,132
View the Hendrick Motorsports HR Coordinator listing
Speedway Motorsports recently listed a full-time Administrative Assistant position connected to INEX and U.S. Legend Cars in Harrisburg, North Carolina. The job involved customer service, administrative coordination, and supporting day-to-day operations, with an advertised salary range of approximately $32,752 to $42,706 per year.
Company: Speedway Motorsports
Location: Harrisburg, North Carolina
Job type: Full-time
Advertised salary: $32,752 to $42,706
View the Speedway Motorsports Administrative Assistant listing
NASCAR Racing Experience advertised seasonal event-staff positions at Charlotte Motor Speedway. An employee in this role would work trackside and help customers participate in NASCAR driving experiences, potentially providing an entry point for someone looking to gain experience at a NASCAR facility while interacting directly with race fans.
Company: NASCAR Racing Experience
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Job type: Seasonal
Advertised salary: Not listed
View the NASCAR Racing Experience Event Staff listing
Another seasonal opening with NASCAR Racing Experience involved selling and upgrading driving-experience packages during events at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The listing displayed an annualized salary range of approximately $37,642 to $55,098, although candidates should confirm the actual seasonal compensation, schedule, and expected hours directly with the employer.
Company: NASCAR Racing Experience
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Job type: Seasonal
Advertised salary: $37,642 to $55,098
View the Customer Engagement Representative listing
Anyone interested in pursuing one of these jobs should verify the position through the employer’s official website before submitting personal information. Applicants should check whether the job is still accepting applications, whether the opening is also listed on the company’s official careers page, and whether the advertised salary and job classification remain accurate.
The candidates should also review the requirements for education and experience, along with any travel expectations or race-weekend commitments. Third-party employment websites can sometimes continue displaying job listings after an employer has stopped accepting applications, so finding a position in search results does not necessarily mean the company is still actively interviewing candidates.
Working in NASCAR involves considerably more than what happens behind the wheel. The positions listed in this search reveal the breadth of careers available throughout the industry, spanning race engineering and vehicle development to video production, marketing, hospitality, administration and customer service.
Some of these openings may have already been filled or removed. However, they still offer a sneak peek into the plethora of skills NASCAR organizations and motorsports companies are looking for. Before applying, candidates should confirm each position directly with the employer and carefully review all application requirements.
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