Dragway Manager

Job Title: Dragway Manager

Department: Dragway

Bristol Dragway Responsibilities:

• Lead all Track Prep & Maintenance across Bristol Dragway events
• Assist with securing staffing for Bristol Dragway events.
• Assist with NHRA operational needs pre- and post-event of the Thunder Valley Nationals
• Assist with Pre-Event & Post-Event setups (Vendor Midways, Finish Line Banners, Track/Staff Related Needs)
• Race Director (All Dragway Events)
  1. Leader of Dragway Racing Operations Staff.
  2. Ability to lead and manage others
  3. Enter data into back computer for Compulink
  4. Organize tech cards
  5. Run racing reports through 1320go for promoters and our own events.
• Lead person on Timing System & Compulink Setup/Issues for all events
• Manage Day-To-Day Dragway Supply Needs from An Operations Perspective (Glue, Tire, Fuel Shed, Track/Pit Maintenance)
• Lead on Event by Event season recaps and playbooks
• Assist other BMS departments that Speedway and Dragway needs
• Assist with Promoter Relationships
• Oversee the placement of staff during events
• Oversee the nightly closing of the facility after events

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with other BMS events throughout the season including NASCAR
• Assist with management of North Lot events (including Autocross & Drifting)
• Lead with special projects including NASCAR Transporter Parades, Fan Zone Stages, NHRA Autograph sessions, etc
• Assist Sales department with hospitality needs, including set up and tear down
• Travel to other SM tracks and events to assist with needs
• Lead Series Race Control during Speedway special events.

Requirements:

• Dragway Racing Event Management experience, including Track Prep, Timing System Management & Maintenance, and Race Direction
• Motivated leader with upbeat personality and great people skills.
• Must be able to handle long hours and high stress situations within events.
• Reside within a local proximity of Bristol Dragway or be willing to relocate to the area
• Have a driver’s license, your own transportation and pass a background check
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other necessary computer skills
• Strong work ethic with mechanical knowledge (fixing equipment issues, troubleshooting, etc.)

Notes:

• Year-Round Full Time Position
• March – October Race Season – 6+ days a week depending on Event Calendar.
• October – February Off Season – 5 days a week (normal office/business hours, closed on weekends)