This 10-week, full-time, paid summer internship program is designed to expose diverse college and university students to the many career opportunities within the motorsports industry. In addition to NASCAR, this program involves several NASCAR sponsors and licensees, NASCAR teams and tracks, and other motorsports-related companies. Nearly 200 interns from across the country have participated in this program, some of whom later accepted full-time positions in the industry.

The Program is designed to support deserving students with an interest in the NASCAR industry, who are of Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, or of other racial minority descent.

The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program is coordinated by the NASCAR Diversity Affairs Department. More information is available at www.diversityinternships.com.

Class of 2008

The NASCAR College Tour
The NASCAR College Tour is a college awareness initiative geared towards students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions and national conferences and events that attract diverse students. Information about internships, mentorships and about NASCAR as sports are distributed in addition to participation on panels and other educational forums.







Supplier Diversity Program

NASCAR has a supplier diversity and minority vendor program to foster a more diverse supplier base. The program invites women and minority-owned businesses to be considered equally as subcontractors and suppliers for all goods and services purchased at NASCAR. NASCAR is a member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council with local membership with the Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council and the Florida Minority Supplier Development Council.

NASCAR supports a wide range of events and causes supported by a cross section of civil rights and professional organizations across America, including the NAACP, National Council of La Raza, League of United Latin American Citizens and National Urban League

This annual event recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments in the area of diversity across NASCAR and the motorsports industry in five categories: Individual, Drive for Diversity participant, NASCAR Diversity Internship Program participant, College/University and Corporate Partner.

2009 Award Recipients

Partnership with the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI)

NTI is a partnership between NASCAR and the Universal Technical Institute, Inc., that provides training necessary to excel as an entry-level automotive service technician, with additional training provided for the skills needed to enter the motorsports industry. The school awards diversity scholarships with funding provided by UPS; some graduates have gone on to work with race teams in the industry.

NASCAR Diversity Affairs Opinion Leader Program

This outreach initiative builds greater awareness, participation and support of NASCAR in key race markets by inviting local business and community leaders for a track immersion experience. By defining mutual goals, we seek to build sustainable partnerships and life long race fans.

NASCAR Scholarship Program - Wendell Scott Award

Wendell Scott Scholarships are given in tribute to former NASCAR driver Wendell Scott. NASCAR contributes annually in his name to the United Negro College Fund and the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities.

In addition to developing and supporting these important initiatives that encourage diversity throughout the industry, NASCAR has a Diversity Council and an Executive Steering Committee for Diversity. The Diversity Council is comprised of representatives from throughout the NASCAR industry, while the Executive Steering Committee is made up of executives from major corporations. Both bodies work to promote diversity at all levels of the sport and create meaningful opportunities for women and ethnically diverse people both on and off the track.