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Top Fuel/Funny Car Specialist

National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
United States
May 22, 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 The Top Fuel/Funny Car (TF/FC) Specialist reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the Technical Services team. The TF/FC Specialist is responsible for technical inspection, data analysis, and rules compliance for the TF/FC categories at NHRA National events. Additional involvement across all NHRA classes is expected. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a technical inspector for Top Fuel and Funny Car at NHRA National events. Capture and analyze performance data using data acquisition systems. Generate detailed pre-event plans and post-event technical reports. Collaborate with race teams, manufacturers, and NHRA Technical Department staff to: Approve new products. Develop technical and safety rules and requirements. Collect, manage, and analyze performance and safety data. Provide technical assistance to racers, teams, and manufacturers via phone and email. Support other racing classes at National events as part of the Technical Inspection team. MINIMUM SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience is required. Strong understanding of automotive systems and components. Hands-on motorsports experience preferred but not required. Proficiency in data acquisition and analysis systems. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Able to thrive both independently and in a team-oriented environment. Must be able to perform effectively in high-pressure situations, including direct interaction with race teams during times of disagreement or dispute. Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines. Excellent customer service skills. Must maintain a high quality in all work including accuracy and timeliness. Excellent ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and all levels of management both in writing and verbally. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work at a computer as needed. Ability to talk on the phone as needed. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, pull, run, and/or climb stairs as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs. Must be able to work outdoors in potentially extreme temperatures for 12-14+ hours as needed. Willing and able to travel extensively (approximately 25 weekends per year). Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under NHRA insurance policy. Must be flexible with meal and rest periods. 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, and/or disability.