As we were touring the PITS for the NYC race earlier in July, it struck me how many team members it takes to keep these teams and cars in motion. And Formula E is growing… quickly. All this adds up to opportunity in FIA Formula E careers.
One common belief is that to initiate a career in the motorsports industry, you need to have a keen interest in auto racing from an early age and the proper understanding of the equipment used in the different areas that comprise the motorsports industry.
Yes? You sure? Because, a career in motorsports can be difficult… But…. motorsports IS one of the most exciting and fascinating fields to make into a career. And there are hundreds of career opportunities within motorsports encompassing constant breakthroughs in technology such as autonomous, electric, hybrid technology, and more.
Mike Fragomeni, the founder of Top EV Racing, is developing a beast of an electric dragster with the goal of competing with its noisy, ground-shaking counterparts – top fuel. Yes, there’s nothing quite like having your pants shake as the nitro cars blast past you but…
In today’s highly competitive world, it has become more important than ever before to make a good first impression. This is especially true in your journey to a career in the Motorsports industry where the right qualifications, and even more importantly, the right kind of attitude and enthusiasm are critically reviewed by employers.
If you’re looking to get into a motorsports career, you’ll have your hands full. Meaning, it’s not easy. It’s a very competitive area and while having experience with technology and academics is expected, it is just as important to have “winning” personal characteristics as well.
I hear it over and over with my colleagues and with interviewees. “Go to events”. “Go to tracks”. “Say yes to opportunities”. “Form personal relationships”. “Talk to people; have lunch”. “Get out there”. “Make yourself known”. Networking, it’s called. Social Media, it sure ain’t. Not a collection of online “likes” at all. Is Networking the […]
If you ask a typical motorsports job candidate what business they’re in, they’ll reply back with “I’m in motorsports engineering” or “manufacturing” or “aerodynamics”, or “information technology”, etc, etc. Actually…. they’re all wrong. Job candidates are in the business of “sales” whether they know it or not because like in any sales situation, they need […]
