Pit Control Operations

National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
United States, California, San Dimas
140 Via Verde (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2025
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 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 Under the direction of the NHRA Director of Event Security and Logistics and the Pit Control Team Lead, measure and mark parking areas that are utilized at NHRA National Events, for race team pits, hospitality, and midway vendors. Pit Control Operations will be assigned to a group or class of professional or sportsman racing competitors. This entails work which can include long hours (12-14+) outside in potentially extreme weather, and in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Ensure proper lines of communication between NHRA Race Control and the appropriate pits. Communicate with assigned groups/classes of competitors to ensure timely response to staging areas before qualifying and elimination rounds. Act as a liaison for teams and vendors and the appropriate personnel from NHRA or the racetrack. Perform additional NHRA Pit Control and NHRA Safety Safari duties as needed. LOCATION: NHRA National Event locations DATES: March - November 2025 FLSA/SALARY: $10 per hour or state minimum wage (whichever is higher) Minimum Skills/Education/Experience Requirements High school diploma preferred. Ability to work well within a team and independently. Ability to read, write, understand, and follow directions in English. Excellent ability to communicate effectively with vendors, racers, and all levels of management within NHRA. Must have prior work experience with NHRA, preferably in the racing operations area. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Must have strong organizational and time management skills. Physical Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to talk on the phone as needed. Must be flexible with meal and rest periods. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, pull, run, climb stairs, and lift as needed. Ability to lift 40-60 lbs. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under NHRA insurance policy. Must be able to work outdoors in potentially extreme temperatures for 12-14+ hours per day. Must be able to travel nationwide via on the road or air. Must be available to work non-business hours, including weekends as needed. 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.