2010 Media Credentials Procedures

VIR is happy to invite all working members of the media to request credentials to any of our racing events during 2010.
To request credentials, please follow the procedure described below:

1. LETTER OF ASSIGNMENT

Please have your supervising editor or director provide a letter of assignment on company stationery (no photocopies please.) Emails from an outlet we are already familiar with are acceptable. The letter must state in what capacity you will be covering the event (i.e., newspaper reporting, radio broadcast, television coverage, online reporting, photography, etc.) and which event you will be covering. You must be 18 years of age or older to apply for a credential. If you'd like to cover more than one event, a separate letter is required for each event.

2. CLIPPINGS / PHOTOS

Please provide representative/sample clippings of stories you have written about VIR or other racing-related events with your letter if you have never covered a VIR event before. Photographers should provide samples of published work related to racing.

3. SPECIAL REQUESTS

Photographer's Vest

Any photographer on assignment from a newspaper, magazine or other publication will be considered for a photographer's pass. If you are working as a photographer and a reporter on the same weekend, please note this in your request.

Freelance Requests

Unfortunately, no freelance requests can be honored, due to insurance restrictions. If a freelance journalist is on assignment from a publication or team, that outlet must provide the request.

4. CREDENTIAL APPLICATION DEADLINES

Credential applications must be received three weeks prior to an event in order to obtain event credentials:

5. CREDENTIALS ISSUED

Media Credential

This credential is issued to members of the media and provides access to the facility, paddock, pits, tower and infield area.

Photo Vests

These vests are issued to identify photographers on assignment from a newspaper, magazine or online publication. It must be worn for access to track areas designated for photographers. The vests must be returned at the end of the weekend. Photographers in restricted areas without these vests may be requested to leave the premises.

Parking

All media credentials include a parking pass for designated parking areas.

6. MAILING ADDRESS

Mail, email or fax your requests for credentials to:

VIRginia International Raceway
1245 Pine Tree Road
Alton, VA 24520
434.822.7700 ext 116
434.822.8033 (fax)
Attn: Crista Walker
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Some events may utilize online credential registration. Check the track's web site for further information.
Confirmation of credential request / denial will be sent via e-mail to the managing editor / producer prior to the event. Requests received after the deadlines for events are subject to rejection without notification. A request for credentials does not guarantee that credentials will be issued.

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