IMSA and the Collegiate Racing Series (CRS) have come together to form the National Advisory Board for Motorsports Education (NABME), an initiative designed to help bridge higher education with the evolving needs of the motorsports industry.
Last weekend at VIR, two CRS member teams were on hand to help usher in the new venture with IMSA, featuring Mazda MX-5s from the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech.
Through NABME, IMSA will offer internship opportunities in engineering and partnership marketing for qualified students, subject to IMSA’s business needs and applicable policies. The inaugural internship recipients will be announced during IMSA’s annual State of the Sport presentation on Oct. 1, ahead of the season-ending Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
“Motorsports continues to evolve at an incredible pace, and developing the next generation of industry professionals is vital to sustaining that growth,” said IMSA President John Doonan. “Through NABME, we can help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience while providing students greater visibility into the diverse career opportunities available throughout our sport.”
“Creating meaningful pathways between education and industry has never been more important,” said CRS President Jack Hobbs. “By bringing together educators and leaders from across the motorsports industry, NABME will help students gain practical experience, professional awareness and valuable industry connections that can support successful careers throughout the sport.”
The Collegiate Racing Series continues its inaugural 2026 season next weekend, Sept. 4-6, at NCM Motorsports Park, following its first event earlier this month at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
