What are the responsibilities and job description for the Race Operations position at National Hot Rod Association?
Who We Are
At the National Hot Rod Association, we crave speed. We race the fastest vehicles in motorsports at speeds of more than 300 mph, with power exceeding 11,000 hp—NHRA is the most extreme sport on the planet! At NHRA, we believe in Speed for All, which provides competition opportunities for all drivers, from street-car owners to professional racers. NHRA also offers career-driven opportunities off-track and behind the scenes. We serve content to our highly engaged audiences on-site at events, on the Fox broadcast and Fox Sports networks, at NHRA.com, through our live streaming service NHRA.TV, and within the pages of our publication, National DRAGSTER. Our team supports the infrastructure of local grassroots-level racing all the way up to the professional touring series all across the country, as well as our corporate offices and remote functions. At Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, we host over 170 days of track activity between our famous ¼ mile drag strip and our 7/10-mile oval track.
At the National Hot Rod Association, we crave speed. We race the fastest vehicles in motorsports at speeds of more than 300 mph, with power exceeding 11,000 hp—NHRA is the most extreme sport on the planet! At NHRA, we believe in Speed for All, which provides competition opportunities for all drivers, from street-car owners to professional racers. NHRA also offers career-driven opportunities off-track and behind the scenes. We serve content to our highly engaged audiences on-site at events, on the Fox broadcast and Fox Sports networks, at NHRA.com, through our live streaming service NHRA.TV, and within the pages of our publication, National DRAGSTER. Our team supports the infrastructure of local grassroots-level racing all the way up to the professional touring series all across the country, as well as our corporate offices and remote functions. At Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, we host over 170 days of track activity between our famous ¼ mile drag strip and our 7/10-mile oval track.
If you are looking to join a dynamic and high-speed organization in the sports and entertainment space, have the drive to innovate and the satisfaction of seeing your work in action, read on…
The Job
We seek personnel to assist with track prep, various areas of the staging lanes, and on the drag strip (ready line, water box, and start line) at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. As a member of the Race Operations Team, you will be an essential part of the guest experience. Your job will be to keep our fans, racers, and crew members safe and informed while still maintaining a fun and friendly atmosphere. This entails the weekend of March 6-9 and may include long hours (12-14 ) outside in potentially extreme weather, and in a fast-paced environment.
LOCATION: Gainesville Raceway
DATES: March 6 - 9, 2025
FLSA/SALARY: Hourly / Minimum wage
Requirements
The Job
We seek personnel to assist with track prep, various areas of the staging lanes, and on the drag strip (ready line, water box, and start line) at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. As a member of the Race Operations Team, you will be an essential part of the guest experience. Your job will be to keep our fans, racers, and crew members safe and informed while still maintaining a fun and friendly atmosphere. This entails the weekend of March 6-9 and may include long hours (12-14 ) outside in potentially extreme weather, and in a fast-paced environment.
LOCATION: Gainesville Raceway
DATES: March 6 - 9, 2025
FLSA/SALARY: Hourly / Minimum wage
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be flexible with meal periods.
- Must be able to enforce all facility policies and procedures, including start line policies, to ensure a safe environment for all guests.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, pull, run, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under NHRA insurance policy.
- A general knowledge of racing is preferred.
- Must arrive on time and ready to work at shift start.
- Ability to work well within a team and independently.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, racers, crew members, and guests.
- Must be able to handle sounds at a high volume.
Equal Opportunity Statement
NHRA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
