Pit Crew
Niche job board web app for the motorsport and racing industry, connecting job seekers with racing teams
Pit Crew
Overview
Pit Crew is a niche job board for the motorsport and racing industry. It connects job seekers with racing teams and organisations, giving the motorsport community a focused place to find roles and talent.
Key Features
- Specialized Job Listings: Motorsport-focused job postings
- Professional Profiles: Profiles showcasing motorsport experience and qualifications
- Applications: Apply to listings and manage candidates
- Authentication: Secure sign-in with NextAuth
- Forms: Smooth listing and application forms built with react-hook-form
- Clean UI: Interface built with Radix UI components
Technical Stack
- Framework: Next.js, React, TypeScript
- Data: Prisma ORM over NeonDB
- Auth: NextAuth
- Forms & Validation: react-hook-form, Zod
- Styling: Tailwind CSS, Radix UI
Architecture
The application follows a modern full-stack Next.js architecture:
- Frontend: Next.js with React and Radix UI components
- Data Layer: Prisma ORM over NeonDB (serverless Postgres)
- Auth: NextAuth for authentication and sessions
- Forms: react-hook-form with Zod validation at the boundaries
Challenges & Solutions
- Industry Focus: Built a job board tailored to the motorsport niche
- Form UX: Used react-hook-form with Zod for reliable, validated submissions
- Auth: Integrated NextAuth for secure user management
- User Experience: Designed clear interfaces for both job seekers and teams
Impact & Results
- Career Opportunities: Connects motorsport professionals with relevant career opportunities
- Industry Growth: Supports growth of motorsport industry through talent acquisition
- Professional Development: Provides resources for career advancement in motorsport
- Community Building: Fosters professional community within motorsport industry