The High Performance Expo’s (HPX) Recruiting Hub, sponsored by Hendrick Motorsports, is the meeting point where tomorrow’s talent, today’s educators and auto industry leaders can connect in one place. Event organizers say that prospective students looking to plan their next step and companies seeking qualified graduates will find value in attending the inaugural High Performance Expo from June 3-5 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The HPX Recruiting Hub provides answers, contacts and opportunities.
HPX is free to all instructors and students with a current school ID. Here is what students, companies, attendees and parents can expect when visiting the Recruiting Hub, sponsored by Hendrick Motorsports:
- Explore real-world college programs that can turn a passion or interest into a profession.
- Talk one-on-one with college admissions teams about curriculum, scholarships and campus life.
- Get college prep guidance on applications, financial aid and automotive career paths.
- Meet employers in need of talent now, and network with important industry connections.
Exhibitors and employers looking for talent can:
- Meet college representatives who feed qualified talent into the automotive industry.
- Spot and meet future hires before graduation, and build relationships early with prospective employees.
- Partner with schools on co-ops, apprenticeships and research projects tailored to identify and develop a pipeline of future automotive talent.
“Hendrick Motorsports believes in investing in the future of our industry. The High Performance Expo’s Recruiting Hub is an incredible opportunity to connect aspiring professionals with the resources, guidance and mentorship they need to turn their passion into a career,” said Alba Colon, director, Technical Partnerships, Hendrick Motorsports. “Whether it’s students exploring college programs, parents seeking direction or employers looking for top-tier talent, HPX provides a platform to help build the next generation of automotive excellence.”
Institutions of higher learning and prospective employers scheduled to attend HPX include:
- Hendrick Motorsports – Concord, NC
- General Motors Performance Power Units – Concord, NC
- Universal Technical Institute – Mooresville, NC
- Motorsport Technical School (MTS) – Indianapolis, IN
- Belmont Abbey College – Belmont, NC
- Central Piedmont Community College – Charlotte, NC
- Forsyth Technical Community College – Winston- Salem, NC
- Jefferson Community & Technical College – Louisville, KY
- Rowan- Cabarrus Community College – Concord, NC
- School of Automotive Machinists & Technology (SAM Tech) – Houston, TX
- Global Girls Development Foundation – New York, NY
- Wyoming Technical Institute (WyoTech) – Laramie, WY
“We understand the future of the automotive aftermarket industry depends on the industry’s ability to recognize and nurture talent,” said Dana Teague, HPX general manager. “By identifying and investing in skilled development today, we ensure innovation, expertise and growth for tomorrow. From technical mastery to leadership development, identifying and fostering talent is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity in the racing and automotive aftermarket industry.”
About HPX
The inaugural High Performance Expo, the exclusive business and enthusiast show hosted by the North Carolina Motorsports Association, will be held from June 3-5, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center. The event will bring together all segments of the automotive aftermarket industry for the first time in the heart of the auto racing community.