Life as a Race Mechanic

Follow along with my job as a motorsport mechanic getting the Oreca Lmp2 Racecar ready for testing, pitstop practice and daily work at the Yas Marina Formula 1 Circuit.
Follow me on Instagram: @themotorsportmechanic
Thumbnail photo credit instagram:
@sergeysavrasov

[@frguitar777]

That is the best video of "racing" on youtube. tks for sharing this man 👊 full respect for you guys

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks will get some more videos up soon

[@ldtenenoff]

these r the best vids with the most Badass hotrods on the planet and u get to play with them every day just to dam kool man. so thank you and lots lots more vids please lots and lots more vids

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks I do enjoy my job getting to work with these cars

[@DuongNguyen-cd7yz]

Thank you for the video! Definitely one of the coolest video i've ever watched.

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ITOzann]

Favorite channel ever! Thank you for the content - we get to live our dreams through your POV 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks, as we say Living the dream

[@KrumntheMerciless]

Great video,keep em coming. Love from Italy.

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks will get more videos done soon

[@tomeksliwinski4162]

thanks for sharing its amazing to watch for a person who never been even to the race track but love racing

[@saltyprocrastinator]

A rare and amazing insight within the endurance paddock, can't wait to see more!

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks, more coming soon

[@tonykartracer8032]

Great stuff, mate...... thanks for letting us get a peek into the life of a racing mechanic, interesting stuff. Channel definitely deserves more subscribers.

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks will keep more coming

[@thejerkyshack8040]

Thanks for sharing. It really is awesome to get different perspectives from all levels of racing.

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks

[@StudioBoosterPack]

"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe shit" killed me

[@jeps1332]

Great insights into what's going on behind the scenes. Thanks for the vid!

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks More to come

[@matteostopiglia1671]

Great video mate! Would definitely love more insights and to see the way you guys work😍Keep em' coming👌

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Cheers I plan on making more videos soon

[@matteostopiglia1671]

@@TheMotorsportMechanic I'll be waiting for them

[@lewismackey5847]

brilliant video mate, keep them coming!

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks, will do

[@65sneaky]

That was good man. Love the Team work

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks

[@fwrdr]

Great content! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks more to come soon

[@marktucker208]

Loved these 2 videos, makes me regret ruining my life. My dream was to work as a mechanic in motorsport, did 3 years at college, loads of work experience, then got a full time job working on Porsche Cup Cars, BMWs in Britcar, threw it all away because of immaturity. Would love to get back into it but ive been out for 10 years. Wish i could find a job within motorsport. These videos were great.

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks and it's never too late to start again.

[@effisjens1776]

I never realized how good those orecas look up close, almost putting my #41 WRT Oreca diecast to shame 😅. Those flyby's also bring back memories of my visit at Spa for ELMS back in 2021 where only recently i learned the LMP3 car i got a close up from post-race was a Nielsen car 🤣. Deffinatly hoping to repeat it! PS. Nielsen racing are an absolute vibe online. Great to see that energy also going around in the garage!

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks, hope you get to another race this season.

[@PepinCar]

this is great!

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks

[@bobuncle8704]

I am so glad to have found this channel. New sub for sure. Great content. Lots of toys I now need Question, wouldn’t it be easier to use a power bleeder on the brakes?

[@tacklefatkids]

Thanks for the video amazing insight truly a job you must be committed, brilliant and passionate for. I'm from the United States going to school right now on the path to move onto a motorsport technical school and break into the industry even by volunteering my free labor and time to local teams. Seems like an actual dream to be working for victory and amongst your team under such high pressure 24/7.

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks and sounds like you have a good plan to get into the industry and start a career like mine, good luck

[@chrisweller1549]

Just subscribed. Looking forward to more videos.

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Awesome Thank you!

[@singlecams]

I loved the video 😎

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks

[@pspuser1991]

Holy shit please make more of this!

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Will do as soon as the European season gets underway

[@kalebvieira2557]

Not bad spannering for a cameraman 😮

[@jackvickers200]

Hey mate loved the vid. Hope you do more soon

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks more coming soon

[@WilliamsSupport]

Being following Nielsen Racing for quite some time but great to see this behind the scenes insight. Got to admit that Sports car racing, even though I follow F1, has a far more fan friendly feeling to it. One day hopefully I can get to a race where Nielsen cars are running maybe 2024 Asian Le Mans series.

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks, Yes it is friendly and good fun. Yes try and get to a race its always a good event.

[@stijnpaspont]

aaaaand subbed

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Thanks

[@jamiepursall]

Are the lights meant to be flashing?

[@jucieclan4618]

how does one enter this profession?

[@willmaddison9750]

Not bad filming for a mechanic 😮

[@backtothegrid3531]

so what stops the wheel nuts from cross-threading when you do them back up?

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

I can do a video explaining the features of the wheel nuts and stub axle to stop them cross threading if you like.

[@12th.jahlil]

Are the wheel guns magnetic? Is that how the wheel nut stays in the socket?

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Yes they are, have a look at my most recent video it will explain all 👍

[@aftermarket6944]

thats so amazing how do I get involved in the endurance racing as a mech

[@pitlanegreece]

im also mega interested in becoming a race mechanic please let us know!!

[@sjoqvistsimon]

In Sweden there are schools financed by the state that is mechanic schools with racing orientation (one of them being at Ring Knutstorp, where I go right now.). You start the school between 15-18 years old and the education is 3 years long. Through the education you are able to get great internships mainly in Sweden but in some cases out in Europe. I know from colleagues in my team that If you live in Spain or Italy you can pay for an mechanic education with racing orientation. You can start these type of educations at any age (I think) and I think the education is around 3 years long. During your education you can be apart of a racing team during your internship. The teams can be a low class racing team for example Clio cup or Ginetta GT5 all the way to GT3 or F4 teams out in Europe depending on how you perform and your dedication. What I personally think is the thing you gain the most from in the education in Sweden is the contacts. Because if you push and are dedicated you can get in contact and internships with great teams you never would have a connection to otherwise. Also what you learn in school is not really how it works out on the track or in the workshop. During your internship you learn the most valuable and important skills to become a better mechanic and what you learn in school gives you basic knowledge of how a car works and some mechanical skills although many things are outdated:/ Hope this helps, unfortunately I don’t know where you guys are located otherwise I hope it can help someone else😁

[@dickfitzwelliner2807]

What was put on the wheel at 6:45? I couldn't understand all of what he said

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

It is a earth strap to ground the car whilst refuelling.

[@dickfitzwelliner2807]

@@TheMotorsportMechanic ohhhhh ok cool, thanks for the info tidbit!

[@dickfitzwelliner2807]

Only 3 guys to change tires??

[@TheMotorsportMechanic]

Yes the championship has regulations that only allow 3 people for wheel changes