2026 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

See the form at the bottom of the page to sign up. Make sure you read all policies and rules in between before submitting an application.

PLEASE NOTE: ROUND 4 / STRATOBASH APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN TIL AUG 19TH.

Spec-D Media Applications

If you are interested in being added to an event roster as media personnel, please read through the following information and basic rules for entry. If you can meet all criteria and wish to apply, fill out the form below.

As of right now, spots will be approved as we see fit. If / when spots are limited, priority will be given to those whom shoot for websites, editorials, or those whom have covered drift events on the regular for Spec-D in the past.


NOTICES:

  • If you have previously registered to shoot media with Spec-D least season, you must sign up again this season. 
    • Returning Media personnel, the form has been changed below so that you are only required to submit necessary information if returning to shoot for this season. You are no longer required to re-upload samples of your work. 
  • If you are applying as media for a team or driver, please include it in your application notes.
  • SPEC-D IS NOT LIABLE FOR EQUIPMENT DAMAGES OR MISPLACED EQUIPMENT / GEAR. THIS IS A MOTORSPORT THAT IS DEBRIS RIDDEN BY NATURE. BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION, YOU UNDERSTAND THIS RISK. 

Basic Entry Requirements / Info

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Safety Requirements:
    • Supply your own high-vis safety vest
    • Closed toed shoes / socks are a must
      • ABSOLUTELY NO CROCS
      • On days with extreme heat, we will discuss in media meetings if shorts are allowed on track.
        • This comes with an extended risk to you as a media person, due to bits of rock, hot rubber and other track debris become more of an immediate risk to the surface of your skin. 
    • Pants that cover your legs from the shoe to the waist are a must
  • Must use professional / hobbyist drone, video, or camera equipment (DSLR / Mirrorless)
    • ABSOLOUTLEY NO CELL PHONE USE ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF SPECTATOR AREA'S
  • Must be present for at least one media meeting before being allowed hot track access on event dates
    • This is a must - failure to attend will result in denial of access to the hot track for various safety reasons. In this instance, you will be allotted the same access as a spectator: (Grandstands, pits, concession and vendors areas.. etc), and will not receive a media badge. 
  • Media badge must be worn on the concourse for access to hot track areas on event dates
  • Completion of Spec-D's waivers and the Venue's waivers.

PLEASE NOTE. 
No Smoking / Vaping in any areas on the hot track.

  • Staff attain the right to ask you to leave the premises at any time if:

    • your actions on the hot track are disrespectful to others
    • you are disobedient to rules and guidelines
    • you are causing safety concerns
    • you are purposely causing a delay of show
    • you are directly putting yourself in a path of danger
    • you are interrupting production of the livestreams
    • you are littering on track

Media Usage and Credit Policies:

SPEC-D holds rights to all media, photos, and content produced at our events. Failure to provide access to content for use upon request will result in denial of your applications / from future events.

Content taken at any Spec-D event posted online must meet the following criteria:

  • We would love for photographs taken to feature the Spec-D watermark in one of the corners of the image, in addition to your own watermark. We understand this is not something everyone wishes to do and we respect that.
    • Being said, we would like to note that watermarking photos ensures that your hard work is not taken and miscredited to someone else, helps promote the event and your work as a photographer / videographer. We always value the work the media teams bring to our events and just want to ensure you get the recognition you deserve as well. 
    • Logos for event watermarks will be available usually a few weeks before an event, please see the Discord for the most up to date information, or as an alternative logos can be sent out with event information packages. 
  • Use the collaboration feature / tag on social media as much as possible - Posts last forever, story tags disappear after 24 hours.
    • If using collaboration posts on Instagram, we will approve the requests as best we can. When this is done, your post shows up on our instagram page and gains you access to all of our followers - and the post stays up on the page for as long as you have the post on your account. (Subject to appropriate content throughout)
  • Reels / videos / photos - tag the appropriate social media account (drivers included, driver sponsors if possible. A list of driver instagram profiles will be available near the date of each event.) 
  • Photographs and video material can be used for blogs or personal social media accounts - please send us a link to your site or posting so we can share it with the rest of our followers / cross post it online.
  • Refrain from posting any content of drivers or passengers with limbs outside the vehicle.
  • In the event of an accident or collision on course, please do not rush out to the hot track! Let emergency crews and track staff deal with the situation at hand. 
  • You may take photos of accidents or collisions - but before posting anywhere please get driver / Spec-D permission.

Share photos / content to the appropriate platforms:

    YouTube:       https://www.youtube.com/@specddriftseries
    instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/specddriftseries/
    Facebook:     https://www.facebook.com/specdca
    TikTok:           https://www.tiktok.com/@specddriftseries

If you are interested in sharing reels / videos with us to upload to YouTube / social media (with credits to you as the creator) - please reach out to @elektrik.media on instagram to share materials and information.

For print / reposting / online usage:

Spec-D would like digital archives of at least 10 - 20 of your best pieces of media to repost / reshare online and for use in social and in physical media.
Select media may be used in physical items such as books, autograph cards, calendars / other printed oddities - or digital media such as social media posts, website banners, website galleries and event posters (with credit to the original photographer where applicable unless otherwise specified - compensation can be negotiated for certain materials.

NEW for 2026
We are thinking of making an open media meld upload area. The concept behind this is anything you would like to share as a creator can be placed in this area and used with credit where used in the future. This may include in print, instagram posts, livestream content or much more. MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON. 

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