Fastrak Internship Program
Do you have a passion for motorsports? Would you like to play a role in shaping grassroots racing in not only the southeast, but all across the nation? Fastrak Companies International is looking to help foster the next generation of leaders in the industry. Our new Internship Program encompasses all areas of grassroots racing as we continue to grow our brand beyond our current regions. The founder of Fastrak started Pro Late Model racing in America in 2004. The class was founded to make racing more affordable, by controlling one of the most expensive components, the engine. Since its inception, Fastrak has grown into two regional touring series, the Southeast and Mid-Ohio Valley. Fastrak also spawned the Ultimate Super Late Model Series, which is the premier regional Super Late Model series in the Southeast. Ultimate has grown to include the Battle of the Bluegrass, Mid-Ohio Valley and Northeast touring regions.
Now its your turn to join the Fastrak team and gain valuable experience in the motorsports industry at the grassroots level. Youll have the opportunity to learn from individuals with years of experience and pioneers of the sport. We are currently looking for interns for the following positions:
Public Relations
Office Management
Business Management
Executive Assistant
Race Directing
Officials
Technical Inspection Pre/Post Race
Registration/Scoring
If you are interested in a future in motorsports, there is no better place to start than with Fastrak Companies International. You will find what we are looking for in candidates for these positions attached. Please send your resume and portfolio of work (If applicable) to DJ Irvine, General Manager, at dj@fastrakracing.com.
Public Relations Internship
This position will work alongside the Public Relations Director. The goal is to give the intern applicable experience in Public Relations in a racing series and sanctioning body. Please submit writing samples along with resume.
Writing of press releases including the promotion of upcoming events, series announcements, race results, sponsorship announcements, etc
Managing social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter
Content creation
Analytics of website and social media outlets
Search engine optimization
Must be willing to travel with various series to events (majority of weekends)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
A willingness to learn
Photography and video editing a plus
You may even have the chance to announce an event
A genuine interest in motorsports
Office Management Internship
This position will work alongside the Office Manager. The goal is to give the intern applicable experience in an office manager role.
Handle incoming calls
Process reports after each event
Maintain database of drivers, sponsors, etc.
Prepare paperwork before each event
Sort incoming mail
Filing of members, tracks, contracts, etc.
Sponsorship fulfillment
Assist in day to day operations
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Willingness to learn
A genuine interest in motorsports
Business Management Internship
This position will work alongside the General Manager. The goal is to give the intern applicable experience in the operations of a racing series and sanctioning body.
Generate Profit/Loss reports
Generate projections
Assist with financial reports
Assist with developing strategies for growth
Assist in day to day operations
Work closely with all departments to ensure strategies are implemented
Assist in day to day operations
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Willingness to learn
Executive Assistant Internship
This position will work alongside the President/CEO. The goal is to give the intern experience in an executive assistant role.
Schedule meetings and appointments
Handle incoming phone calls to Executive
Complete necessary paperwork
Filing of paperwork and pertinent contracts
Assist in day to day operations
Work closely with Office Management
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Willingness to learn
Race Director Internship
This position will work alongside the Race Director during race day. The goal is to give the intern experience in race directing an event.
Manage crew of officials on race day
Budget expenses for race event
Conduct pre-race drivers meeting
Communicate with drivers through Raceceiver while on track
Communicate with officials during event
Coordinate with Track officials to ensure event flow
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to make split-second decisions
Willingness to learn
Must be willing to travel to race events
Genuine interest in motorsports
Previous motorsports experience a plus
Race Official Internship
This position will work alongside the Race Officials during race day. The goal is to give the intern experience in race officiating.
Assist with loading and unloading of Series trailer
Ensure that radios and trandsponders are charged and functional
Place sponsorship banners around speedway
Assist with pre-race technical inspection (body measurements)
Line up cars for hot laps, qualifying, heat races, feature
Responsible as a spotter for Race Director when cars are on track
Clean up of debris on track
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to make split-second decisions
Ability to multitask
Willingness to learn
Must be willing to travel to race events
Genuine interest in motorsports
Previous motorsports experience a plus
Technical Inspections Internship
This position will work alongside the Technical Director during race day. The goal is to give the intern experience in Technical Inspection on race day.
Check all series seals on engines to determine legality
Assist with all pre-race inspection
Assist with post race inspection
Take tire samples from fast qualifier and race winner
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Willingness to learn
Must be willing to travel to race events
Previous experience with 604 preferred
Registration/Scoring Internship
This position will work alongside Registration/Scoring official during race day. The goal is to give the intern experience in race registration as well as timing and scoring.
Good computer skills
Assist with registration
Assist with filing of race day paperwork
Manage transponders and ensure all are returned
Operate timing/scoring during event
Prepare lineups for hot laps, qualifying, heat races, features
Assist Race Director in lineups under caution
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Willingness to learn
Must be willing to travel to race events
Previous experience in motorsports a plus
