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PWR Performance Products Pty Ltd

WI · On-site

Manage and maintain all IT systems across HQ, workshop, and trackside environments. * Set up and support race-weekend IT infrastructure, including: * Network connectivity (wired and wireless)

RMS - San Antonio, TX

Hostler Driver

Von Ormy, TX

$18/hr

We'll train you for roles moving trailers and containers to and from the railroad trackside. Summary/Objective: The Hostler Driver is responsible for driving a truck, called a Hostling Tractor, which ...

GMPPU

Reliability Group Lead Engineer

Concord, NC · On-site

$93K - $117K/yr

The Reliability Group Lead Engineer will guide a team of engineers and analysts working with development, operations, and trackside functions to deliver the tools, processes, and improvement ...

Ilmor

Racing Development Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

Provide trackside support for race, test, and development events, ensuring optimal engine performance and reliability. * Review, analyze, and interpret engine and vehicle data to identify performance ...

Ilmor

Racing Development Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

Provide trackside support for race, test, and development events, ensuring optimal engine performance and reliability. * Review, analyze, and interpret engine and vehicle data to identify performance ...

Wabash Solutions Inc

Systems Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$75 - $85/hr

Applications may include machine vision, trackside inspection, railcar identification, autonomous platforms, robotics, drones, distributed sensing, and AI-enabled monitoring. The ideal candidate has ...

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How much do trackside jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for trackside in the United States is $57,593.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20,500.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trackside?

A Trackside job involves working directly at a racetrack, supporting the operations of motorsports teams, event organizers, or broadcast crews. Responsibilities can include vehicle maintenance, data analysis, logistics, or media coverage. These roles require quick decision-making, technical expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Depending on the position, travel and irregular hours may be necessary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the trackside position?

To thrive as a Trackside professional, you need strong technical knowledge of racing vehicles, mechanical aptitude, and experience in motorsports or automotive engineering. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, data acquisition systems, and safety protocols is essential, and certifications such as ASE or motorsport-specific training are often preferred. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability under pressure distinguish top candidates in demanding race-day environments. These skills are vital to ensure seamless vehicle performance, support team operations, and enable fast, safe decision-making during high-stress events.

What is a typical work environment and schedule like for a trackside role?

Trackside professionals typically work at race circuits, testing facilities, and garages, often traveling with their team during race seasons. The role involves long hours, including weekends and evenings, especially on event days, with a fast-paced and high-pressure environment requiring quick problem-solving. Team collaboration is central, as you’ll coordinate with engineers, drivers, and other crew members to optimize performance and address issues on the spot. While challenging, this hands-on and dynamic setting offers unique opportunities for skill development, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and career growth within competitive motorsports organizations.

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Infographic showing various Trackside job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,593 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

IT Technician - Trackside

Mooresville, NC • On-site

Penske Racing South
Spectator Sports • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Team Penske is looking for a talented professional to join our team as an IT Trackside Technician / Systems Administrator. This role ensures proper server and network operations to successfully utilize technology as a competitive advantage.  This includes proactive server maintenance, retrieval of data, data syncing, backup/restore, and troubleshooting/repair as needed.  Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic methods and tools, as well as requiring individual in-person assistance.  This is an in-office position.  

 Responsibilities

  • Travel with and support the team to at-track events and testing facilities.
  • Setup/monitor/teardown trackside IT systems at all race & test events.
  • Support and maintain trackside IT inventory, examples include several Hyper-V hosts, around 100 Windows VMs, laptops, peripherals, network gear, intercoms, and radio equipment.
  • Utilize monitoring and diagnostic tools to maintain a reliable network and aid in quick issue resolution/failover solutions.
  • Analyze trends to prevent future problems and implement failover options.
  • Strong Documentation skills, examples include the creation of help documentation, tutorial videos, frequently asked questions, recording/tracking inventory, and documenting the problem-solving/failover processes.
  • Ability to wire and test network and coax wires.
  • Ability to diagnose radio and antenna issues.
  • Additional duties may be assigned.

 Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of Systems Administration experience.
  • Associates degree in engineering or technology-related field, or comparable work experience.
  • Ability to lift 40-plus pounds without restrictions.
  • Ability to work weekends and travel as required; mostly race weekends with some weekday travel required.
  • Exceptional level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure situations and with minimal supervision.
  • Self-starter and highly motivated to succeed.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • A+ Certification required within 90 days of start date.

This position is subject to periodic drug screenings during employment per sanctioning body guidelines.