Motorsports is the ultimate proving ground — where engineering expertise and passion for speed produce amazing results. Beyond the thrill of victory, motorsports teaches teamwork, innovation, and other skills that are prized in any industry.
Purdue University offers the only accredited motorsports engineering degree in the country. The program is headquartered in the Dallara factory just steps away from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Students complete the same rigorous engineering curriculum Purdue is famous for, while also getting unprecedented access to racing teams, expertise, and opportunities found nowhere else. Our graduates fill the rosters of IndyCar, NASCAR, Formula 1, IMSA, NHRA, and many other teams.
If you love motorsports, Purdue has options for you! From the fun of go-karting, to a dedicated career in motorsports, Purdue can help you achieve your goals.
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