Craig J. Curione
Lexington
Summary
Secure a management role in a stable organization with long term goals. I am well versed in a variety of duties, including management of various programs and departments, Metal Fabrication, Mechanical Assembly, Precision Assembly, seating/cockpit safety, Pit/Paddock Setup for efficiency and performance, and management of all-levels of employees.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prototype Fabricator
Hendrick Technical Solutions
08.2022 - Current
- Work alongside engineering staff to help solve design, fixturing, and manufacturing/production issues that arise. Build turnkey prototypes for Hendrick Technical Solutions and GM Defense.
Owner
Curione Motorsports
01.2008 - Current
- Complete build and maintenance of club racing BMWs, contract work for teams in IMSA GT, IMSA Prototype, and contracted crew chief for AER, Champcar, and BMW club racing. Previously owned Hurricane Racing Engines from 2008-2013 (sold).
Program Manager
United Race Parts, LLC
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Program Manager for NASCAR Pit Gun program. Master service technician for Paoli and Greaves product line. Provided pit support to Team Corvette racing, both domestically and overseas. Eventually transitioned to service and quality control manager.
Fabricator/Pit Crew Member
Richard Childress Racing
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed hard fabrication area for NASCAR race car fabrication in the fabrication department. Performed as the lead fly-in pit crew member on Cup and Xfinity teams as Tire Carrier.
Pit Crew Member #78 Car
Furniture Row Racing
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Pitted race car as Tire Carrier on race days for NASCAR Cup team, managed pit department at east coast facility, and maintained chassis setup on equipment. Multiple NASCAR Cup wins and playoff contenders.
Heavy Fab/Pit Crew #56 Car
Michael Waltrip Racing
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Pitted race car on NASCAR Cup race days and acted as fabrication engineer within the race shop.
Final Fab/Templates/Pit Crew #10 #19 Cars
Evernham Motorsports
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Development of driver safety/seating, final template checks, setup, and various special projects within the race shop.
Fabrication/Drive Seat Prototypes/Pit Crew #24 Car
Hendrick Motorsports
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Multiple championships and wins as participating pit crew member and shop fabricator of the NASCAR 24 team (Jeff Gordon). Assisted in development of Hendrick carbon fiber safety seat, as well as develop carbon molds for special projects, brake ducts, oil cooler ducts, and seat pours with BSCI. Completed all car seating for Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, as well as developed safety innovations and protocols that are still in use today.
Education
Motorsports Technology and Machining
Niagara Vocational Center (NiCap)
Sanborn, New York01.1987
Skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Blueprints and specifications
- Troubleshooting
- Quality inspections
- Accuracy
Certification
Certification Title – Service Technician, Issued by Paoli International, 2019
Forklift Certified - Hendrick Technical Solutions, 2024
Awards
10-time Mechanix Wear MVP Pit Crew of the Quarter, 2013 – Mechanix Wear MVP Pit Crew of the year, 3 NASCAR Cup Series Championships (Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR #24 car), 56 NASCAR Cup Series Wins, 6 NASCAR Xfinity Series Wins, 3 NASCAR Truck Series Wins, 2 ARCA Series Wins, ABCD Engineering award for bridge construction and design – College Category
Ability Summary
Experienced in directly supervising and coordinating the activities of motorsports employees. Ability to manage and coordinate motorsports programs in all areas (i.e., ground zero, buildup of inventory, assets, and lead personnel to achieve program goals). Skills include design, engineering, chassis setup, mechanical assembly, fabrication, welding, logistics, and customer relations. Known for working above and beyond to complete objectives to ensure all deadlines are obtained.
Timeline
Prototype Fabricator
Hendrick Technical Solutions
08.2022 - Current
Program Manager
United Race Parts, LLC
12.2017 - 05.2020
Fabricator/Pit Crew Member
Richard Childress Racing
12.2015 - 12.2017
Pit Crew Member #78 Car
Furniture Row Racing
01.2012 - 01.2015
Heavy Fab/Pit Crew #56 Car
Michael Waltrip Racing
01.2010 - 01.2012
Owner
Curione Motorsports
01.2008 - Current
Final Fab/Templates/Pit Crew #10 #19 Cars
Evernham Motorsports
01.2006 - 01.2010
Fabrication/Drive Seat Prototypes/Pit Crew #24 Car
Hendrick Motorsports
01.1997 - 01.2006
Motorsports Technology and Machining
Niagara Vocational Center (NiCap)
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