Motorsport Hub Manager

Smedley Group•Dallas, TX

About The Position

FAT Karting League is a high-performance motorsport business built around competition, precision, and experience. We deliver organised racing environments where attention to detail, consistency, and teamwork are critical to success — on and off the track. As a growing organisation, we’re building more than just a karting league. With plans to expand into other areas of motorsport, we’re creating opportunities for people who want to grow with the business and develop their careers as we scale. We’re looking for driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced, energetic settings, take pride in high standards, and are motivated by responsibility, progression, and being part of something that’s moving forward. This role offers the opportunity to lead a major regional championship, develop professionally within a growing motorsport organisation, and play a meaningful part in the future of grassroots racing in the United States. As Motorsport Hub Manager, you will be responsible for the operational performance of the Texas championship, overseeing planning, budgeting, mechanical preparation, staffing, and race weekend delivery. The role is split between office and workshop-based administration and trackside leadership on event weekends. During the hot summer months, you will also support FAT Karting League’s wider US operations, travelling with the kart fleet to other regions of the country to assist other hubs.

Requirements

Experience in motorsport, karting, or live sports event operations (preferred, not essential)
Proven experience working with budgets and an understanding of the importance of cost control
Strong organisational and planning skills
Confidence leading teams in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
Clear communication skills and a calm, professional approach under pressure
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
A valid US driver’s license
Weekend availability is essential during the Texas racing season
Willingness to travel extensively across the Texas for race events
During the summer months (approximately three months of the year), the Texas kart fleet relocates to other regions in the southern United States
Availability and willingness to travel nationally during this period to support other US hubs is a key part of the role

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the Texas Hub, ensuring alignment with HQ standards and processes
Be based in the workshop or office a minimum of three working days per week
Plan and deliver race events annually across the Texas
Maintain accurate schedules, reports, and planning documentation using Microsoft 365 tools
Manage event budgets, with a strong emphasis on cost control and financial discipline
Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
Lead the mechanical team in the preparation, maintenance, and readiness of the kart fleet for each event
Ensure all equipment is maintained to a consistently high standard
Oversee the introduction and implementation of technical upgrades as they are released
Work closely with engineering teams to ensure smooth rollout and reliable race-weekend execution
Lead all aspects of race weekend execution, including track coordination, staffing, scheduling, and contingency planning
Act as the senior on-site decision maker during events
Ensure events are delivered safely, professionally, and within budget
Maintain compliance with internal processes and performance targets
Recruit, train, and manage full-time and part-time staff for hub operations and events
Set clear expectations and provide direction before, during, and after events
Conduct post-event reviews to drive continuous improvement
Ensure a high-quality experience for drivers, families, and partners
Act as the escalation point for customer issues, resolving them calmly and professionally
Work closely with sales and marketing teams to support event occupancy and customer satisfaction