From:Internet Info Agency 2026-11-04 17:30:00
On November 4, a blogger shared recruitment information showing that a position titled "GF NASCAR Specialist 49231" has appeared on Great Wall Motor's recruitment platform. The position belongs to the Vehicle R&D Technology Center, with the work location in Baoding. According to the job responsibilities, the role involves overseeing technical strategic planning and R&D roadmaps for both NASCAR and IndyCar, leading performance development of the NASCAR Gen7 chassis and V8 engine (Coyote 5.86L), and being responsible for powertrain calibration and track validation of the twin-turbo V6 in IndyCar Dallara race cars. Additionally, the responsibilities include aerodynamic kit design, establishing vehicle dynamics tuning methodologies, optimizing race strategy through real-time telemetry data, and coordinating with NASCAR/IndyCar technical rule teams to ensure race car compliance. During the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026, Great Wall Motor Chairman Wei Jianjun announced at a motorsport culture day event that Great Wall will compete in multiple international racing events, and unveiled a PHEV NASCAR-style race car equipped with a V6 plug-in hybrid system, which will later be upgraded to a V8 hybrid system. As of now, Great Wall Motor has not officially announced a competition timetable or team partnership details.

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