Racing is a multi-million pound industry supporting over 85,000 jobs[1].
What jobs are related to cars?
Here are 15 common careers in the automotive industry:
- Car detailer.
- Car rental agent.
- Tire technician.
- Vehicle inspector.
- Auto instructor.
- Auto body repair technician.
- Auto mechanic.
- Auto electrician.
Can racing be a job?
While some people are able to make a full time living working in motorsports, most people have primary “day jobs” and work in motorsports as a hobby or on the weekends. Making a career of motorsports requires a lot of sacrifice, hard work and long hours.
How do I get a job in racing?
Part 1 of 4: Learn the essentials of race car driving
- Step 1: Try driving a go-kart.
- Step 2: Get serious about karting.
- Step 3: Take a racing class.
- Step 4: Practice in your car.
- Step 1: Join the SCCA.
- Step 2: Get a race car for yourself.
- Step 3: Get your safety equipment and gear.
- Step 4: Start racing.
How do you start a career in horse racing?
Remember that horse racing is a tightly regulated industry and that you must always be in conformity with the law.
- Get a headquarters.
- Obtain a license.
- Join the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
- Purchase and breed horses.
- Register your horses with the Jockey Club.
What kind of jobs can you get in horse racing?
Careers in the horse racing industry can range from administrative positions to those working directly with racehorses on a hands-on basis. Administrative roles include bookkeeper, steward, and racing secretary. Roles that involve daily contact with horses include groom, outrider, and trainer.
What do you need to know about being a racing driver?
Understandably, this is not an average nine-to-five job. To become a world-beating racing driver, you will need to eat, sleep and breathe motorsport. You will be required to travel all over the world for races, which may involve working weekends and national holidays from time to time.
What kind of Education do you need to work in horse racing?
There are a wide variety of jobs in the horse racing industry. Some jobs, such as veterinarian, require extensive education and experience, while others, such as animal breeder, require only some experience and a high school education. Read on to learn about careers in this field.
Is there a job board for horse racing?
Delivered by the BHA, this job board is FREE to use for all Racing Employers and Job Seekers. The job board features a wide variety of live job opportunities in the racing industry. Register, Log In and Search for jobs now. Private stud with 17 quality Thoroughbred Broodmares requires an experienced Stud Groom.
