Education
Together, IMSA and CRS have jointly established NABME to help ensure academic programs more closely reflect the skills, experiences and professional expectations required throughout today’s motorsports industry.
National Advisory Board for Motorsports Education
A collaborative effort designed to strengthen the connection between higher education and the evolving needs of the motorsports industry.
Why NABME exists
As universities across the United States continue expanding motorsports-focused academic programs, industry leaders have identified a growing need to better align educational experiences with workforce expectations. NABME was established to address that challenge by fostering collaboration between educators and industry stakeholders while supporting curriculum development, experiential learning opportunities and workforce readiness initiatives.
What NABME does
Industry alignment
NABME brings together leaders from across motorsports, including engineering, race operations, manufacturing, safety, marketing and business disciplines, to help guide the development of future industry talent.
Experiential programs
CRS, the “National Championship for Collegiate Motorsports,” is a platform that provides students with practical experience through the design, preparation, operation and management of race programs.
Four areas of work
Curriculum Development
Guiding relevant, industry aligned programs.
Experiential Learning
Providing hands-on opportunities for real world motorsports education.
Industry Insight
Ensuring education consistently meets the current needs of industry.
Workforce Placement
Creating pathways for careers and industry opportunities.
Educate. Experience. Innovate. Inspire. Drive the future of motorsports.
Established by IMSA and the Collegiate Racing Series
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and Collegiate Racing Series (CRS) announced the joint establishment of the National Advisory Board for Motorsports Education (NABME) on August 27, 2026.
At Virginia International Raceway, CRS Mazda MX-5 race cars representing Virginia Tech and the University of Tennessee – two of more than 80 colleges and universities currently participating throughout the CRS program – were on display in the paddock, highlighting the hands-on learning opportunities that are central to the new initiative.
Leadership
NABME is guided by a Board of Chairmen and an Industry Advisory Committee drawn from racing series, manufacturers, engineering and technology companies, safety specialists and academic partners.