# NABME — National Advisory Board for Motorsports Education

> Bridging academic preparation with professional readiness across all disciplines of motorsports.

NABME is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit joint initiative of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the Collegiate Racing Series (CRS) (EIN: 41-4364827). The board was established to close the gap between university motorsports programs and professional industry expectations.

## What NABME Does

- Provides guidance on accreditation standards for motorsports education programs
- Informs curriculum development and identifies emerging skills required across the sport
- Establishes shared benchmarks that allow institutions to innovate while ensuring professional readiness
- Convenes periodic summits to review progress, share insights, and guide future workforce strategy

## Disciplines Covered

Engineering, race operations, manufacturing, safety, marketing, business, and technology.

## Guiding Principles

1. Industry Relevance
2. Hands-On Experience
3. Safety
4. Leadership Development
5. Collaboration
6. Accessibility
7. Continuous Improvement

## Founding Partners

- IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) — John Doonan, President
- CRS (Collegiate Racing Series) — Jack Hobbs, President

## Committee Composition

IMSA leadership, CRS leadership, professional race teams, vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers, university faculty, and industry safety experts.

## Job Board

NABME operates a motorsports job board at https://thenabme.org/jobs featuring career opportunities from committee member companies (Roush, Penske, Mazda, FARA, AiM, Safecraft, OMP/Bell, IMSA). Listings span all 7 NABME disciplines and include full-time, internship, co-op, and entry-level positions. Students can submit profiles for private matching to opportunities.

## Guides
- [Motorsports Education Accreditation](https://thenabme.org/motorsports-education-accreditation)
- [How to Get a Job in Motorsports](https://thenabme.org/how-to-get-a-job-in-motorsports)
- [College Racing Programs USA](https://thenabme.org/college-racing-programs-usa)

## Contact

- Website: https://thenabme.org
- Job Board: https://thenabme.org/jobs
- Email: info@thenabme.org