

2025 Career Forum | Hosted by IMS, INDYCAR & IMS Productions

About this event
About This Event
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, INDYCAR, and IMS Productions invite you inside the iconic track for a one-of-a-kind career event connecting you directly with leaders in the sports and entertainment industry. This is your chance to make face-to-face connections with recruiters and hiring managers who are actively looking for their next great hire.
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or career changer, you’ll gain insider tips, build meaningful connections, and learn exactly what employers are looking for—right from the people who do the hiring. Plus, enjoy free professional headshots and take part in fun giveaways throughout the event to make the day even more rewarding.
All of this unfolds against the backdrop of one of the most legendary venues in the world, complete with the unmatched energy and hospitality that only the Racing Capital of the World can deliver.
*Most positions will be focused at the entry and intern levels*
Organizations Scheduled to attend so far:
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- INDYCAR
- IMS Productions
- Andretti Global
- Cadillac Formula 1 Team
- Spire Motorsports
- United States Auto Club
- Indy Eleven
- NCAA
- Indianapolis Indians
- BEST Crowd Management
- PRI – Performance Racing Industry
- Women in Motorsports North America
- Bullpen Tournaments
- CSP Global
- GM Performance Power Units
- Hallett Sports & Entertainment (Indy Fuel & Fishers Freight)
- Lafayette Aviators
- 500 Festival
- Dallara USA
- USA Track and Field
- Purdue University Sport Management
- WISE Indianapolis
- Team Penske
- Sports Management WorldWide
- Group 1001
Schedule and Offerings:
Day-Of 9/23/2025
Event [3-6:00 PM]
3:00 PM – Doors Open – Employers available for networking as attendees arrive
3:30 PM – Welcome Remarks
3:35 PM – Featured Panel: From Foot in the Door to Front of the Line: Launching Your Sports & Entertainment Career – Stories and strategies from a mix of industry professionals on breaking in and moving up.
- Michael Kaltenmark – (Sr. Director, Marketing – Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
- Ellen Saul – (Vice President, Premium Services – Indianapolis Motor Speedway + 2025 TeamWork Online Best Boss Award Recipient!)
- Kristin Weeden – (Chief Talent Officer – Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
- Mackenzie Williams – (Sr. Director, Marketing – INDYCAR)
- Louis Kissinger – (General Manager, IMS Operations – Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
4:30 PM – Breakout Session: Career Pit Stop: Standing Out in Every Conversation – Practical, interactive session to help attendees identify strengths, build confidence, and make a strong impression with employers.
-Hosted by Jimmie McMillian – (Chief Diversity Officer & Senior Corporate Counsel – Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
5:00 PM – Career Fair Open Networking – Attendees meet with employers, take headshots, and explore opportunities.
6:00 PM – Closing Remarks
Please bring several copies of your resumes to this event!
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO BE ON-SITE AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTORSPEEDWAY ON 9/23 FOR THIS EVENT OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Parking for this event is free – placards will be emailed in advance of the event and should be displayed in your vehicle upon arrival.
Attendee grants irrevocable permission to the host and TeamWork Online to use, publish, distribute, and/or alter attendee’s image, likeness, voice, actions, and statements in any medium including audio, video, or images of the event for any purpose without further authorization or compensation and waives all claims related to such use unless prohibited by law.
Additionally, by registering for this event, you are authorizing TeamWork Online to share your profile with employers attending the event. If you do not have a TeamWork Online profile, one will be created for you after you register for the event.
Details
- Date:
- September 23
- Time:
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Cost:
- Free
- Event Category:
- Business
Venue
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- 4790 West 16th Street Indianapolis, IN 46222 United States + Google Map