*NOTICE* This is an in-person opportunity. In order to be considered, you must have the ability and willingness to be on-site in Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship. At this time, there are no remote options. Thank you!
POSITION TITLE: Technology Intern
DEPARTMENT: INDYCAR Technology
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Technology
POSITION LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORKER CATEGORY: Intern
DURATION: May - August 2025
COMPANY SUMMARY:
Penske Entertainment is a leading provider of world-class sports and entertainment. The organization consists of three prominent entities:
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
- INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
- IMS Productions is a multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.
The Penske Entertainment experience is fast-paced, diverse and impactful. Through its business units, the organization reaches audiences on an international scale, focused on delivering exceptional experience from start to finish. Employees of Penske Entertainment are challenged daily in a demanding, yet rewarding environment that is best suited for dedicated professionals who want to reach their ultimate potential amid the excitement, tradition, and pageantry of the World’s Greatest Race Course and the premier open-wheel racing series.
DLMP SUMMARY:
Penske Entertainment's Diverse Leadership in Motorsports Program (DLMP) is dedicated to providing unique and enriching opportunities to ethnically and/or racially diverse college students who hope to secure full-time employment in the sports and entertainment industries after graduation.
DLMP interns will be a part of the broader College Program, working and learning as members of their respective departments to receive valuable hands-on experience within those fields while receiving ongoing access to programming designed to support a well-rounded experience.
Participants will develop both their personal and professional skills by forming meaningful relationships with experienced professionals, working collaboratively with their cohort, and expanding their knowledge of the Indianapolis community while serving as ambassadors of Penske Entertainment.
In addition, DLMP interns specifically, will engage in a variety of activities focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. This enhanced programming includes time with various leaders in the broader Indiana sports community to learn about their organizations, their DEI efforts and feedback on the skills and experiences that sports, and entertainment organizations are looking for.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This technology internship will dive deeply into INDYCAR Technologies including:
- Timing and Scoring
- Race Control
- I.T and Networking
- Data Acquisition and Distribution
In addition to working hand in hand with the INDYCAR Technology Team, this internship will get to experience other areas of INDYCAR by shadowing staff in the following areas:
- Operations
- Engineering
- Track Safety and Medical
- Transportation
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Duties will be assigned per each event to match the area the intern will be working each event.
- Special projects will be assigned to be completed by the end of the internship.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No Supervisory Responsibilities
Education
- Must be a current student with at least one year of college completed. Technology education preferred.
Skills/Experience
- Science, math, and any technology studies (STEM) during high school/college.
- Volunteer experience during high school/college related to technology or racing.
- Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to cultural competency.
- Ability to uphold and consistently demonstrate the Penske Entertainment Standards.
Travel/Work Hour/Flexibility
- General office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
- Travel to INDYCAR race events which requires longer hours and weekends.
- Penske Entertainment acknowledges that the need for flexibility varies across all companies/departments and is not best addressed by a one size fits all flexible work policy. As such, the company encourages supervisors to work with their employees to leverage flexibility as needed to support a healthy balance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be capable of walking 10000+ steps during each event.
- Must be able to drive both gas and electric powered utility carts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- During event times, the environment will be both indoor and outdoors.
- During non-event times, the environment will be indoors.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Penske Entertainment provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or events.
