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MEDIA SERVICES
NHRA MEDIA SERVICES
MEDIA CREDENTIALS
All requests for NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series must be sent to NHRA Communications
Department, 2035 Financial Way, Glendora, Calif., 91741.
Requests from media members must be event-specific, typed on company letterhead, include
an outline of proposed coverage, and must be signed by the editor/director. Requests must be
received at least two weeks before the start of the event for domestic media and one month
for international media. All first-time applicants must submit examples of prior coverage for
consideration. Requests from freelance media or photo agencies will not be considered.
If granted media credentials to cover an NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, future consideration
for credentials will be based on proof of coverage of that event (tear sheets, audiotape,
videotape, etc.). NHRA welcomes and appreciates coverage from members of the media. However,
application for credentials does not guarantee approval. Members of the media are responsible
for confirming credential approval before the event.
TRACK MEDIA SERVICES
The NHRA media relations staff will provide extensive on-site assistance to working media.
Members of the media will find work areas at all tracks on the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.
Some tracks have more media work area than others. Those members of the media who are
filing on deadline will have space priority at all tracks. At all events, members of the media may
obtain entry lists, which contain competitors’ names, car numbers, race team sponsor affiliations
and hometowns. NHRA media relations team members provide an event-specific press kit and
updated statistical supplements. In addition, qualifying and eliminations summary reports and
pit notes will be made available throughout the event. Following qualifying and eliminations,
top drivers and newsmakers of the day will be available in a designated interview area. Inquire
at the media center for details. While on assignment at an NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series
event, members of the media are expected to act in a professional manner and should not seek
autographs at any time. All special arrangements such as phone lines and computer needs should
be directed to the respective tracks.
PHOTO SERVICES
Only accredited photographers on assignment for recognized news media will be permitted to
photograph NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series events. All photography is restricted to news use
only. Commercial photography is prohibited except with express written permission by NHRA.
Freelance photographers without specific assignments will not be permitted.
In order to facilitate trackside access, photographers should confirm NHRA photo policies a
minimum of two weeks in advance of each event.
Due to safety regulations, the following additional guidelines have been established for media
granted access to the trackside photo area.
• Shirts (fully-covered shoulders) must be worn.
• Open-toed shoes are not permitted.
• Photographers are not permitted over the track wall at any time during the event.
All photographers who have been granted media/photo access to an NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing
Series event must read and sign the NHRA photo policy, wear an assigned photo vest, and follow
all instructions of NHRA personnel directing the race.
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