Motorsports Management

Fuel Your Future in Global Motorsports and Beyond with Northwood University.

At Northwood University — America’s Automotive University — we’re putting business education in high gear with our new Motorsports Management concentration.

Inspired by the precision and intensity of racing, this program prepares students for leadership in the $50B+ global motorsports industry. With a focus on business, students gain the tools and connections to power the industry forward. It’s where the passion of the track meets the professionalism of the boardroom—developing graduates ready to shape the future of motorsports worldwide.

Please note that this concentration is pending approval by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Northwood University, Your Winning Team

This program isn’t just about racing, but it’s about equipping students with the skills, network, and confidence to accelerate into leadership in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.

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Business Focused & Engineered for Racing

A Northwood business degree tuned specifically for motorsports.

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Pit Lane Access

Exclusive internships, mentorships, and insider networking with top teams, sponsors, and series officials.

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High-Performance Curriculum

Marketing, data analytics, sponsorship activation, and global event ops — all applied to the paddock.

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Trackside Experience

Hands-on learning at world-class circuits, from on TV to reality.

An Investment That Pays Off

With dedicated career services, scholarships, and unmatched industry partnerships, we ensure that every opportunity fuels real-world results.

Your motorsports career starts at Northwood University, where passion, performance, and free-enterprise leadership converge.

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What Jobs Can You Get in Motorsports?

At Northwood, students’ passion becomes a career path. Graduates can accelerate into roles such as:

Team Manager
Sponsorship & Partnerships Director
Event & Track Operations Coordinator
Data & Performance Analyst
Series & Sanctioning Body Leadership

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Amazing student experiences

Right from a Northwood Student

My internship with Hendrick Motorsports put me right on pit road. I wasn’t just learning, but I was contributing. Northwood gave me the keys to my dream career.

– Sarah, Class of 2026