How Many Texans Does It Take to Raise a 3,200-Square-Foot Flag?

Working Life is a monthly column in which Texans talk about their jobs. Austin Lee, who is 33, oversees the raising of the iconic Texas and American flags at the Austin–area speedway as its senior director of campus services.I grew up in San Antonio working on lawn mowers, building fences and decks, doing a little tile work—but nothing like what we do here. I started learning concrete and other trades, and after about two years at Circuit of the Americas, I took over the welding department, then worked my way up to management.We’re always busy. It’s a large property, about 1,500 acres. We’ve got painters, fabricators, landscapers; there’s 28 of us total. Between events there are car clubs and private rentals coming to the track. No…

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