Motorsports Sportscar Race Strategist

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent role as a Motorsports Sportscar Race Strategist in Brighton, UK, focusing on developing cutting-edge race strategy software within the esteemed GM Motorsports Program. The position combines insights from data science and modeling to support various racing series, including IndyCar and NASCAR, while ensuring collaboration with technical teams and exposure to live race events.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in top-level motorsports series.
• 2+ years with strategy tools.
• Ability to travel within the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine race strategy tools using data science techniques.
• Enhance AI/ML models and create tire degradation models.
• Support strategy decisions during races with real-time applications.

Skills

Data Science

Modeling techniques

AI/ML

Python

MATLAB

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science

Tools

simulation platforms

machine learning libraries

big data tools

Job description

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Motorsports Sportscar Race Strategist, Brighton

Client: General Motors

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring reporting to Concord, NC three times a week and supporting weekend live race events with a flexible schedule.

The GM Motorsports Program seeks a race strategy analyst to develop race strategy tools and support teams in IndyCar, NASCAR, WEC, and IMSA series. Initial focus will be on merging existing AI/ML-based tools and adapting them for different racing series, with opportunities to develop cutting-edge race-strategy software and support live race events.

Responsibilities include:

• Applying Data Science and Modeling techniques to develop and refine race strategy tools.
• Enhancing AI/ML models and developing simulation platforms.
• Creating tire degradation models and visualizations for insights.
• Collaborating with technical teams to implement and validate tools.
• Supporting strategy decisions during races and developing real-time applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 7+ years experience in top-level motorsports series, including 2+ years with strategy tools.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar; experience with AI/ML and big data tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills, and ability to travel within the US.

Preferred Qualifications: Tire modeling, simulation workflows, machine learning libraries, and big data experience.

About GM and benefits details are included in the full description.