William Sawdey
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Lead Race Mechanic and Crew Chief with extensive experience in Drift racing, chassis tuning, and building competition spec racecars. Excelling in high-performance vehicle diagnostics and repairs. Proven ability to train junior mechanics and enhance team efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, ensuring optimal vehicle functionality and safety under pressure. Committed to achieving excellence in all aspects of automotive performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Race Mechanic
RCP Racing
08.2024 - Current
- Completes full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Diagnosing and repairing high-performance vehicles, ensuring optimal functionality and safety.
- Training junior mechanics on advanced diagnostic techniques and equipment usage.
Crew Chief
Gatsby Racing
02.2021 - Current
- Leading team in executing race day strategies, ensuring optimal performance under pressure.
- Oversaw equipment inspections and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborating with engineering teams to optimize vehicle setups for varying track conditions.
- Managing team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
Fleet Manager
Gatsby Ventures
03.2020 - Current
- Optimizing fleet operations through effective route planning and scheduling.
- Implementing maintenance programs to enhance vehicle reliability and reduce downtime.
- Developing and enforced policies for vehicle utilization and driver performance standards.
- Maintaining accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
Mechanic
Exotics Racing
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Diagnosed and repaired high-performance vehicles to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues effectively.
- Mentored junior mechanics, providing guidance on repair techniques and best practices.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Welder and Machinist
US Army
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints for structural integrity
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during complex projects.
- Maintained detailed records of production runs and machine settings for reference.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Machinist
Micar Fabrication
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Education
Welding/Machining -
United States Army School of Ordinance
Fort Lee, VA03-2015
High School Diploma -
Palo Verde High School
Las Vegas, NV06-2014
Skills
- Data informed troubleshooting and rapid problem solving
- Custom Fabrication for race applications
- Well versed in MIG and TIG welding procedures
- Preventive maintenance for high performance vehicles in high stress environments
- Pre-race inspection, post race analysis and failure mitigation
- Led training and technical development of junior mechanics within a competitive motorsports environment
Accomplishments
- Provided race preparation and technical support in collaboration with Red Bull Ireland during their inaugural season in Formula drift.
- Collaborated with many brands for multiple builds in SEMA such as Yellow speed racing, Sparq, and Sunoco fuel.
- Custom fabricated and race prepped competition vehicles contributing to multiple podium finishes nationwide in professionals drift series, including Formula Drift
Timeline
Lead Race Mechanic
RCP Racing
08.2024 - Current
Crew Chief
Gatsby Racing
02.2021 - Current
Fleet Manager
Gatsby Ventures
03.2020 - Current
Machinist
Micar Fabrication
02.2017 - 07.2017
Mechanic
Exotics Racing
01.2017 - 03.2020
Welder and Machinist
US Army
06.2014 - 06.2018
Welding/Machining -
United States Army School of Ordinance
High School Diploma -
Palo Verde High School