Race Preparation Analyst

About RFK Racing

RFK Racing, in its 39th season in 2026, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport’s most iconic names, Jack Roush, along with NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988, and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass 300 wins and capturing eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C., and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content, and experiential marketing campaigns.

RFK Racing is seeking a Race Preparation Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate would be responsible for supporting the competition team by preparing, analyzing, and delivering data and visual tools to enhance spotter and driver communication, situational awareness, and race execution. Working in concert with the drivers, spotters, race teams, and analytics groups, this role bridges engineering, data visualization, and communication strategy to optimize on-track performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain driver prep materials such as track notes, data overlays, video comparisons, and event reference guides.
• Collaborate with crew chiefs, race engineers, spotters, and analytics department to align prep content with current car setups, strategy, and communication plans.
• Review aerial footage, SMT data, and onboard video to identify traffic patterns, passing zones, pit entry/exit lines, and caution markers.
• Ensure consistent documentation, communication, and delivery of pre-event materials across all teams.
• Support post-event reviews to identify communication and awareness improvements.
• Create concise post-event reviews highlighting key visual or communication-based decision points.
• Serve as a primary or secondary spotter as needed for races or test events.
• Bachelor’s degree in Motorsports, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Strong understanding of NASCAR race procedures, spotting roles, and communication flow.
• Spotting experience strongly encouraged (NASCAR national series preferred).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with data and video analysis tools (MoTeC, SMT Team Analytics, or similar).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with spotters, drivers, and race teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed to race and test events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Motorsports, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Strong understanding of NASCAR race procedures, spotting roles, and communication flow.
• Spotting experience strongly encouraged (NASCAR national series preferred).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with data and video analysis tools (MoTeC, SMT Team Analytics, or similar).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with spotters, drivers, and race teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed to race and test events