Chicago Performance and Tuning
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Full-time
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Lombard, Illinois, United States
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$30 - $40 / hour
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1m ago
About Us: Chicago Performance and Tuning Co. is first and foremost a coalition of motorsport enthusiasts that have a passion for sportscar racing. Regardless of where we campaign, we all move towards the goal of bei...
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Main tasks
Assemble, service and operate cars at events around the globe and at the team base
Build up cars for Rallying and Racing according to the priority of requests.
Take over responsibility for preparation and m...
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Take the Quiz NowRace team roles form the core of trackside operations, from race engineering to pit crew and strategy specialists. These positions combine technical expertise with high-pressure race weekend performance.
Race Team - Salary Insights
- Race Engineer: £45,000 - £100,000 ($57,000 - $126,000)
- Performance Engineer: £40,000 - £80,000 ($50,000 - $101,000)
- Strategy Engineer: £45,000 - £90,000 ($57,000 - $113,000)
- Number 1 Mechanic: £35,000 - £70,000 ($44,000 - $88,000)
- Pit Crew Member: £30,000 - £60,000 ($38,000 - $76,000)
Salaries vary significantly based on racing series, team size, and success-based bonuses.
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Race Team - Common Specialisations
- Race Engineer - Managing car and driver performance
- Strategy Engineer - Developing race tactics
- Performance Engineer - Analysing and optimising performance
- Number 1 Mechanic - Leading car preparation
- Pit Crew Member - Specialized pit stop roles
- Data Engineer - Real-time performance analysis
- Systems Engineer - Managing car electronics
- Tyre Engineer - Optimising tyre strategy
Race Team - Typical Requirements
- Engineering degree for technical roles
- Experience in motorsport operations
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Extensive travel availability
- Team leadership abilities
- Quick decision-making skills
Race Team - Career Development
Common career progression paths include:
- Data Engineer → Performance Engineer → Race Engineer
- Junior Strategy → Strategy Engineer → Chief Strategist
- Number 2 Mechanic → Number 1 Mechanic → Chief Mechanic
- Pit Crew → Lead Mechanic → Team Manager
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