8/26/2025
WISSOTA
WISSOTA Seeks New Head Technical Advisor
After the untimely passing of longtime tech director Bill Engelstad, the WISSOTA Promoter's Association is actively looking to fill the role of Head Technical Advisor going into the 2026 racing season and beyond.
WISSOTA, headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, is the sanctioning body of nearly 50 tracks across seven states and Canada, featuring eight competition divisions and nearly 3,000 competitors across a region spanning from Idaho to Wisconsin and everywhere in between.
The WISSOTA Promoters Association exists to benefit its Member Tracks to enhance safe, profitable and successful dirt track racing, through unified, cost-effective rules, policies and procedures, enacted within a democratic environment.
We ask anyone interested in this position to please email their current resume, with references and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in working with WISSOTA, to the WISSOTA General Manager, Nikki Cook, before November 1st, 2025, at nikki@wissota.org. Please reach out to Nikki directly with any additional questions.
Thank you.
Head Technical Advisor WISSOTA Auto Racing
Location: Remote
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: WISSOTA Board of Directors and WISSOTA General Manager
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Technical Advisor to oversee and guide the technical performance, vehicle compliance, and engineering strategy for our dirt track racing program. This individual will play a key role in ensuring competitive performance, safety, and adherence to all relevant technical regulations and specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Performance Optimization
• Direct suspension tuning, chassis setup, gearing, tire selection, and overall mechanical optimization tailored to race cars.
• Analyze and interpret track conditions, weather, and surface changes to make real-time adjustments.
• Oversee data acquisition systems, driver feedback, and telemetry (if applicable).
• Knowledge of car setup
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure all WISSOTA cars meet technical regulations for the class/division for WISSOTA.
• Stay up to date with rulebook changes and communicate implications to WISSOTA Tech Committee and WISSOTA Board of Directors.
• Work with track tech inspection officials to preemptively resolve any compliance concerns.
• Team Leadership & Technical Direction
• Supervise track tech officials in all technical aspects of race prep.
• Provide mentorship and technical training to support tech development.
• Coordinate offseason tech seminars to stay up to date with upgrades and innovations.
• Research on all upcoming and new parts in the racing world.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
• Lead problem-solving efforts during race weekends and tech sessions.
• Oversee tech seminars schedules, rebuild intervals, and part sourcing.
• Strategic Planning
• Collaborate with WISSOTA Board of Directors and Tech Committee on performance strategy and development goals.
• Help build long-term plans for race car evolution, technology integration, and competitive edge.
• Provide input into budgeting decisions for technical equipment and upgrades.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in dirt track racing.
• Proven history of technical leadership in a racing environment.
• Strong knowledge of suspension dynamics, engine tuning, and dirt track vehicle components.
• Familiarity with various rulebooks (e.g., DIRTcar, IMCA, USRA, etc.).
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and result-oriented environment.
• Mechanical, automotive, or motorsports engineering background preferred.
• Good person communication skills, phone skills and computer skills.
Preferred Skills:
• Welding, fabrication, or machine shop experience.
• CDL or towing capability for support equipment (optional but helpful).
• Networked within the racing industry for sourcing parts, tools, and technical insight.
Working Conditions:
• Evening and weekend availability required during racing season.
• Travel to regional or national events as needed.
• Hands-on and physically active role at large WISSOTA events.
• Attend quarterly Board meetings, WISSOTA MPH & 100, WISSOTA Annual Meeting and PRI event in December.
Compensation:
• Competitive salary - TBD
• Travel expenses, apparel perks
Submitted By: Jacy Norgaard
