Race Official

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR XFINITY Series™, and NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series™), four regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. NASCAR is a company driven by technology and innovation, both of which are central to competition and are at the core of our sport.  The sport’s impact is demonstrated with a strong corporate and media footprint. In 2017, more than 1 in 4 (28%) FORTUNE 500 companies continue to invest in NASCAR; while 58 million unique TV viewers, 55 million unique visitors to NASCAR’s in-house operated digital properties and 12 million followers on social platforms consume the sport at home. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. 

Job Description

The Primary responsibility of this position is to officiate the race event by directing competitors on the proper procedures for participation in practice, qualifying and the race.  

Great opportunity for those with:

  • Local track expereince and/or military expereince
  • Must be comfortable with travleing every weekend
  • Must live in Charlotte, NC or be able to relocate within 1 year of hire

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Primary responsibilities:          

  • Proficient understanding of the pit road rules and all race assignment positions pertaining to officiating the race.
  • Successfully pass the pit road officials exam as administered.
  • Ability to Officiate the race on pit road or in other locations using applicable technology.
  • Assist with traffic control, crowd control and credential verification.
  • Implement and apply the appropriate procedures during practice, qualifying and the race including pit road and other race assignments in a consistent, timely, authoritative, and professional manner.
  • Establish and maintain proper communications with the assigned crew chief(s) and / or Race Control as required.
  • Properly execute and confirm any directive from Race Control.
  • Display willingness and ability to learn new software programs created for race officiating.
  • Competent use of standard technology such as keyboard, mouse, windows-type applications, etc.
  • Maintain equipment to avoid damage and ensure that hardware is properly stored for use at future events.
  • Competent understanding of radio use, procedures and etiquette.
  • Attend meetings, educational seminars and team building exercises.
  • Handle issues appropriately in the garage and pit areas.
  • Report any conflicts with teams, team members, policy, and procedures to your supervisor.
  • Provide input/solutions for improvement to current policy and procedures.

Other responsibilities:

  • Work one or more assigned inspection station(s) for initial through post-race inspections.
  • Assist in pre and post work day operations to include assembly and disassembly of inspection equipment.
  • Unload and load haulers, as requested.
  • Assist with transportation of vehicles, as requested.
  • Use the Mobile Inspection Application to capture all inspection infractions.
  • Assist R&D personnel as required (i.e Roamer arm help, or help with any race equipment that has been impounded for further evaluation)

Perform other duties as assigned. 

Approximate travel 90%.

Local track expereince and/or military expereince preferred