Vice President of Race Engineering and Competition ...

Vice President of Race Engineering and Competition Strategy About the Company Join a prestigious organization dedicated to the promotion of thrilling open-wheel racing events. Industry Sporting Goods Type Privately Held Founded 1909 Employees 51-200 Categories Sporting Goods About the Role The organization is eager to find an accomplished Vice President of Race Engineering and Competition Strategy to spearhead our engineering and technological vision for our premier series of open-wheel racing. In this pivotal role, you will be tasked with developing and executing vehicle performance strategies, overseeing race engineering operations, and ensuring technical integrity on the track. As a senior leader, your strategic acumen will be essential in enhancing the series' competitiveness, promoting high performance, and ensuring that our races are safe, engaging, and exhilarating. You will be the primary technical authority, harmonizing technical direction and sporting regulations with our organizational goals while driving future engineering initiatives, including the design and integration of next-generation chassis. Candidates must possess a minimum of 10 years of senior engineering experience within top-tier motorsports, specifically in open-wheel racing. Expertise in vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, powertrain systems, and race operations is crucial. The role also requires exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a talent for clearly communicating complex technical concepts. A proven history in motorsport engineering, particularly in open-wheel formats, alongside a comprehensive understanding of sporting and technical regulations is essential. The ideal candidate will have a visionary approach, a commitment to safety and integrity, and the capability to steer long-term projects to success. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Motorsports Engineering, or a related discipline is required. Hiring Manager Title SVP, INDYCAR Competition & Operations Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Engineering

Created: 2026-03-06