Also called: NASCAR Hauler Driver, Motorsports Transporter Driver
Drives the giant tractor-trailers that carry race cars and tools to every track, then helps the crew at the race.
On Wednesday you drive the team’s hauler from North Carolina to a track in Texas, carrying two race cars and spare parts. At the track you park in the hauler lot, set up the lounge and work area, and help the pit crew all weekend.
Estimated; top-series teams pay more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. CDL plus years of clean driving; motorsports experience helps.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: None required, Motorsports Technology.
Growing slowly. Each team has only a few drivers.
Low risk for 10 years. Team trucks will keep human drivers who also work as crew.
Classes: Auto shop, Driver’s education, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-3032.
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