Track Race Official, Bowman Gray Stadium

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package focused on wellness

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Track Race Official to oversee pit area operations during races and ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and track procedures.

You will supervise pit activities, coordinate pit stops with teams and drivers, maintain equipment readiness, and communicate clearly with officials and crews to support safe, fair competition throughout race events.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management abilities to oversee pit area operations.
• Excellent decision-making skills under pressure during live racing events.
• Clear verbal communication to relay instructions to drivers, crews, and officials.
• Keen observation to identify safety hazards and procedural issues.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours in alignment with race schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pit area activities to ensure safety protocols and track regulations are followed.
• Coordinate pit stops during races with teams and drivers for smooth entry/exit.
• Maintain and coordinate readiness of pit equipment, fueling stations, and tools; coordinate repairs as needed.
• Enforce safety guidelines, assess penalties for infractions to maintain fair competition.
• Maintain accurate records of pit stop timing, fuel usage, and incidents for post-race reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Observation

Outdoor work

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At NASCAR, you will find a community of passionate individuals who care about our sport and are united in seeing it grow. Bowman Gray Stadium is hiring for Track Race Official. This position will be responsible for overseeing pit area operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating pit stops during races.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise all activities within the pit area, including team operations, equipment usage, and fueling procedures, to ensure adherence to safety protocols, track regulations, and race procedures.

Enforce safety regulations and guidelines within the pit area, such as fire safety protocols, fueling procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements, to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries during pit stops.

Coordinate pit stops during races, communicating with teams and drivers to ensure smooth entry and exit from the pit lane, managing pit lane assignments, and overseeing pit crew activities to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Ensure that pit equipment, including fueling stations, tire changers, air hoses, and other tools and supplies, is properly maintained, functional, and readily available for use during races, coordinating repairs or replacements as needed.

Maintain clear and effective communication with pit crews, race officials, track personnel, and other stakeholders, relaying instructions, updates, and safety advisories to ensure consistent and accurate information flow throughout race events.

Respond promptly and decisively to on-track incidents or emergencies near the pit area, following established procedures for evacuating personnel, securing equipment, and coordinating with track safety personnel to ensure a swift and effective response.

Conduct pre-race driver briefings to communicate race procedures, track conditions, and expectations regarding sportsmanship, safety, and pit stop protocols, fostering a cooperative and well-informed racing environment.

Enforce racing rules and regulations consistently and impartially, addressing infractions or misconduct by drivers or teams, and assessing penalties or sanctions as necessary to maintain fairness and integrity in competition.

Maintain accurate records of pit stop timing, fuel usage, equipment usage, and other relevant information, documenting incidents, penalties assessed, and any notable occurrences to support post-race debriefings and incident reviews.

Approximate travel 0%.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Extensive experience in motorsports, preferably as a driver, pit crew member, or race official, with a comprehensive understanding of racing rules, pit stop procedures, and safety protocols.

Strong leadership and management skills to oversee pit area operations, delegate tasks effectively, and inspire confidence and cooperation among pit crews and other personnel.

Excellent decision-making skills to assess complex situations, evaluate risks, and make timely and informed judgments under pressure during live racing events.

Clear and concise verbal communication skills, along with the ability to convey instructions, updates, and safety advisories to drivers, crew members, and other stakeholders with professionalism and clarity.

Keen observation skills and attention to detail to identify potential safety hazards, equipment issues, or procedural errors that may impact pit stop performance or race outcomes.

Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in alignment with the race schedule and event calendar.

Dependable and punctual, with a commitment to fulfilling assigned shifts and responsibilities according to the race schedule and event calendar.

• We offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees.

NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conducting recruitment and hiring activities in a fair, ethical, and legally compliant manner. In support of this commitment, all employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, and are made without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including socioeconomic, marital, parental, or caregiving status.

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

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