United States Grand Prix · Circuit of the Americas · Oct 22–25, 2026

Work the fastest weekend in Texas.

Undergrads staffs every front of house position in the VIP suites and premium bars at COTA. Four days, serious pay, a crew that shows up. Apply in four minutes.

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First call time Thu Oct 22, 5:00 AM CT
Shifts
Thu · Fri · Sat · Sun
4 days, ~13–14 hrs each
Pay
$15 / hr
All roles. Bartenders keep cash tips.
Orientation
Mon & Tue
Oct 19–20, paid, in person or virtual
The weekend

What you're signing up for

A real hospitality shift at one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. VIP guests, long days, and the biggest payout of the year.

Where

Circuit of the Americas

Austin, TX. You park at Lot S (7651 Kellam Rd, Del Valle), check in at the blue Undergrads booth, and shuttle to the track. Walk back at the end of the day (15 min) and beat the traffic.

When

Four race days

Thursday through Sunday, Oct 22–25. Call time 5:00 AM. You're done after the last session clears, usually 12 to 14 hours later. Lunch is provided.

Who

Undergrads crew, all four days

We staff ~200 people a day. Priority goes to people who can work all four days. Do that and you're first in line for our next events.

What Undergrads runs

Every front of house seat

We partner with the track's hospitality operator to run service across the premium areas. You'll be assigned to one zone and one exact location so you always know where to be.

Trackside Suites

Private suites lining the circuit. Buffet service, bars on the roof deck, 50 to 100 guests per suite. Our largest zone.

Club SI

Premium club with cocktail service and luxury buffet. Its own orientation and its own crew.

Morgan Stanley Suite

Single high-touch corporate suite. Small, polished team.

Dell Tech Tent

Satellite hospitality tent with a dedicated lead.

Concessions Bars

Wonderland, Lonestar, Terrace and Waterloo. High-volume bars with POS and electronic tips. Tight, self-contained teams.

Back of House

Prep cooks supporting the suite kitchens. Chef jacket and pants required.

Three Undergrads bartenders in black behind a wooden bar under a tent at COTA
Concessions bar crew, 2025
Sunset over the COTA paddock with the Texas flag and team tents
Paddock at close, Sunday
Roles & pay

Pick your position

Every role pays $15/hr. Bartenders keep their cash tips on top. Pick the role that fits and we'll place you.

VIP Suite Bartender 21+
$15/hr + cash tips

Real bar experience required. Limited spots.

VIP Buffet Server
$15/hr

Keep a private suite looking perfect. Most spots.

VIP Barback
$15/hr

Ice, stock, restock. Keep the suite bars moving.

VIP Suite Support
$15/hr

Running, bussing, table flips between suites.

Concessions Bartender 21+
$15/hr + tips

High-volume bars with POS.

Prep Cook
$15/hr

Back of house. Bring chef whites.

Not sure?

Apply anyway. We'll match you to a role at your interview.

Apply now

Paid orientation Mon or Tue of race week, in person or virtual. Paid within two weeks after the event. Refer a friend, earn $10 for every day they work.

How it works

Four steps to the grid

The application takes about four minutes. Have your availability for Oct 22–25 handy.

  1. 1Apply (4 min). Pick your role and the days you can work.
  2. 215-minute group interview. You'll get a link to pick a time by text.
  3. 3Paid orientation Mon Oct 19 or Tue Oct 20, in person or virtual.
  4. 4Get your assignment: day, zone, exact location, call time.
Start the application

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