NASCAR seeks the exceptional, the talented and the driven to contribute to its success as one of North America's premier sports. Offering opportunities in various areas across the sport, NASCAR encourages innovation and creativity on and off the track.
About the Program
The NASCAR Next Internship Program is a paid opportunity designed for undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds and experiences who want to contribute to the fast-paced world of NASCAR. The program offers practical, hands-on experience across a variety of disciplines critical to both the sport and its business operations, providing students with a unique behind-the-scenes look at the motorsports industry.
Program Eligibility
To qualify for the NASCAR Next Internship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or be a recent graduate within the 2026 school year.
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Temporary visas will not be issued for this program.
- Be at least a sophomore in college at the time of application.
- Be willing to relocate to Florida, North Carolina, or other locations across the United States as required by the position.
Placement Details
Interns are assigned to a specific department or organization for the duration of the program, where they contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that support NASCAR’s operations and growth.
Depending on the department, interns may be based in the Daytona Beach, Florida, or Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina offices. A select number of placements may also be available with racetracks, race teams or external partners across the industry.
Interns typically work a full-time, 40-hour week (Monday–Friday) and may participate in occasional evening or weekend events as part of their experience.
Application & Selection Process
Selected interns are matched to roles based on their skills, experiences, and interests outlined in the application, as well as departmental needs.
The application process includes the following steps:
- Submit your application and select up to three areas of interest that best align with your career goals.
- Applications are reviewed by the recruiting team, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to complete a video interview submission.
- Finalists will be invited to participate in live interviews with the hiring team via Microsoft Teams during January and February.
The application window closes on December 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
Internship departments may include, but are not limited to:
- Accounting / Finance
- Business Development
- Communications
- Content / Social Media
- Corporate and Social Responsibility
- Data & Insights
- Engineering - Broadcast Production
- Engineering - Mechanical
- Growth Engagement & Inclusion
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Legal
- Licensing
- Live Event Production
- Marketing
- TV / Media Productions
- Non-profit / Charitable
- On-Air Talent
- Partnership Marketing / Strategy
- Racing Operations
- Risk Management
- Sales
- Sports Betting
- Track / Event Marketing
Apply Now!
Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.
We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!
NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.
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What We Do
Welcome to NASCAR! We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR! About NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, Americrown Service and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).
