Car Chief AO Racing Team

AO Racing is looking to add a talented Car Chief to its multiple championship winning LMP2 Program.

Leading a Team of Mechanics:

• Lead a team of mechanics on our Oreca 07 LMP2, ensuring work gets done and meets AO Racing’s standards and the car is ready for each event.

• Work closely with Team Manager, Race Engineer, and Crew Chief to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with the team of mechanics to put these in place.


• Delegate and monitor work for mechanics, ensuring everything is completed in the correct timeline.


• Lead by example and motivate your crew through a culture of safety, craftsmanship, responsibility, and dedication.

Vehicle Preparation:

• Direct car preparation for each event, ensuring all development tasks and part tracking are complete.


• Refine practices across all build departments and maintain an up to date deep technical knowledge.

• Utilize HH Data Management for build, setup, and event information.


• Perform and lead team in accurate vehicle setup and set down.

At Track Tasks:

• Responsible for ensuring that the mechanics and the car are ready to execute all phases of the event:

• Vehicle service and preparation.


• Setup changes, diagnostics, and repairs between sessions.

• Lead the crew during pit stop execution and go over the wall to service the car during Pit Stops.


• Accurate post-event teardown and event-related information will be meticulously recorded, leaving no detail behind.

 Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional appearance of cars, equipment, and workspace.


• Interaction with AO’s growing fan base and sponsors.

• Involvement with the teams’ long-term planning and continued education and leadership training.


• Stay current on technical specifications, event procedures, and pit lane rules.

What you’ll need: 

• 10+ years in motorsports with focus on vehicle preparation, development, and event execution.


• 2+ years as a car/crew chief in professional racing.


• Prototype race car experience and training is plus


• Oreca P2 experience is a plus


• Expertise in disassembly, inspection, and reassembly to technical specifications; strong understanding of setups and safety systems.


• Excellent communication and leadership skills.


• Proficiency in machining (lathes, mills, drill presses, band saws).


• Ability to work safely with hazardous materials; knowledge of emergency procedures.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.


• Experience in car setup and parts lifeing per manufacturer parameters.


• Valid US passport and international travel.

Why AO Racing?

There are many benefits that come with working with us as a Full-time employee such as:  

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees and their eligible family members.


• Life Insurance


• Retirement Plan


• All travel expenses covered


• Modern, clean, and well-equipped shop


• Great team environment and work ethic


• Race team uniform and equipment


• Tuition Assistance Program


• AO Racing Merchandise discount program


• On-Site Gym


• Competitive Pay & Bonus Program