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Motorsports Technology

Application Code: 
1619
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training applicable to the motorsport field. Program includes brake systems, alignment procedures, electronic controls, engine overhaul, and transmission overhaul. A major emphasis in the program is to teach the students fabrication and set-up on various types of race vehicles.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the motorsports technology program must meet the following physical requirements.Must be able to follow all safety standards in each shop.

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds to eye level without assistance.
  • Must be able to communicate orally with a person six-10 feet away.
  • Must be able to diagnose mechanical failures that are distinguished audibly.
  • Must be able to visually read information retrieved from our informational sources, computers, and manuals.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
Accreditation/Certification: 

Students may take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams.

Articulation Agreements: 

Two-year BOCES graduates who have an 80 percent class average, have a letter of recommendation from their vocational instructor, and present a portfolio may be allowed to advance beyond minimum requirements and improve the grade for the college courses, pursue individual interests within a course, or sample course work in a separate automotive program to broaden their experience.

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.

Career Opportunities: 
  • Chassis Specialist
  • High Performance Motorsport Technician
  • Crew Foreman
  • Pit Crew Member
  • Engine Builder
  • Transmission Builder
Transfer Opportunities: 

Upon successful completion of this program, students may continue in Alfred State's BBA program in technology management.

Typical Semester Layout: 

Students receive 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training of which 1,400 hours are lab work. There are one-and-one-half hours of lecture with four-and-one-half hours of lab work each day, five days per week, 15 weeks a semester.

First Semestercredits
AUTO 1109 Brakes, Steering, and Suspension Systems 9
AUTO 1124 Automotive Welding 4
AUTO 1135 Automotive Basic Electronics & Component Overhaul 5
      18
Second Semestercredits
AUTO 3409 Engine Service 9
AUTO 4449 Drive Train Service 9
      18
Third Semestercredits
AUTO 3506 Intro to Motorsports 6
AUTO 3504 M/S Fabrication I 4
AUTO 3514 Racing Suspension 4
AUTO 3524 High Performance Tune-up/Electronic 4
      18
Fourth Semestercredits
AUTO 3535 High Performance Engine Building 5
AUTO 3544 M/S Aerodynamics 4
AUTO 3534 High Performance Steering, Brake & Chassis 4
AUTO 3545 M/S Fabrication II 5
      18
Employment and Transfer Rate: 
100%
Employment and Transfer Survey Details: 
Survey Details200820092010
Receiving Degrees 15 12 10
Responding to Survey 13 (87%) 11 (92%) 6 (60%) 
Employed 10 (77%) 9 (82%) 3 (50%) 
Employed in Field 2 (22%) 8 (89%) 3 (100%) 
Transferred 3 (23%) 2 (18%) 3 (50%) 
Unemployed & Seeking Employment -- -- --
Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment -- -- --
Employment and Transfer Salary Information: 

$20,000 - $29,999 (1)
Prefer not to disclose (2)