NASR has released a revised NASR media accreditation policy and process, which can be downloaded at www.nasr.com.au/mediaaccreditation.

There are now 3 types of media accreditation:

Journalists
Photographers
Videographers

And 3 levels of media accreditation:

Gold (for National level media)
Silver (for State level media)
Bronze (for club level media)

NASR media accreditation is designed to signify to track operators who is actively working and being published in speedway and motor racing media outlets and at what level. A list of all media and their corresponding level and main publication/s will be sent to all NASR insured tracks and posted on the NASR web site www.nasr.com.au/media.

In support of your application the following must be provided:

1. A letter of accreditation provided on an official letterhead signed by an authorised representative who endorses the application such as an editor. This recommendation is to ensure that the organisation is providing a representative who they believe will offer a tangible service to them, to NASR and to the sport in general.

No letter, no accreditation.

2. Copies of 4 published written articles or photos published from 4 events by the applicant, demonstrating positive support towards speedway and NASR. See criteria below:

Gold: Copies of published work from 4 National meetings such as Australian Championships or National Series (from at least 3 interstate tracks).

Please note: Gold Accreditation is designed to assist working members of the media to cover race meetings on a National basis. It indicates a higher degree of professionalism in a commercial sense and that the journalists or photographers work is being published in national motor sport publications on a regular basis. Attendance at a number of national speedway events is essential throughout the season.

Silver: Copies of published work from 4 meetings within your home State such as National and State Championships or National and State series (from at least 3 different tracks).

Please note: Silver Accreditation is designed to assist working members of the media to cover race meetings on a State basis. It indicates the journalists or photographer is competent, experienced and active as a speedway media member within their own state and their work is currently being published. Whilst not limiting the journalists or photographer to operations within their own state, they need to show venue operators, event organizers or promoters at interstate meetings that they have an assignment, which requires their presence and appropriate accreditation; and/or are striving to gain further experience in order to achieve Gold accreditation.

Bronze: Copies of published work from 4 Club meetings at your local track or local area.

Please note: Bronze Accreditation is designed to assists working members of the media to cover race meetings on a local basis. It is an entry-level category and indicates the journalists or photographer is competent and active at a club or local level.

On review of these NASR will determine the applicant’s suitability for Gold, Silver or Bronze Accreditation. An Officials Licence can be obtained for writers, photographers or videographers who do not supply material for media coverage, such as services for competitors.

3. For anyone who has not previously been accredited, a passport style photo needs to be attached to the application.

4. Media representatives will have to obtain NASR Officials Membership, which includes Personal Accident Insurance Cover. (The cost of which is included on the application form).

Please Note:

Media representatives must make contact with the speedway promoters/track operators at least one week prior to attending an event to obtain permission to attend the event. Please note: the earlier the better.

Specific requirements regarding coverage of the meeting and access to certain areas should be discussed at the time of contacting the track.

In the case of attending a major event, promoters may request to view a copy of any articles written or photographs taken about the corresponding event from the previous year; and/or fill out the tracks own media accreditation form. It is the discretion of the track operator/promoter to allow access of media personnel to specified areas and how many media members from each publication will be allowed access to these areas.

Members of the media holding NASR media accreditation or officials licence must conduct their duties in a professional manner and be considerate of fellow colleagues covering events.

NASR media accreditation is designed to signify to track operators who is actively working and being published in speedway and motor racing media outlets and at what level. A list of all media and their corresponding level and main publication/s will be sent to all NASR insured tracks and posted on the NASR web site www.nasr.com.au/media.

NASR provides photographers vests (in a standard and extra large size) and it is recommended NASR media Accredited photographers wear these vests.

The NASR media accreditation pass remains the property of NASR and may be revoked at any time.

NASR would like to thank members of the media for their continued support of speedway racing and we look forward to building closer relationships with all media representatives and organisations. NASR and track operators rely on media to help raise public awareness and professionalism of speedway. By everyone working towards a common goal, speedway will continue to grow and become more mainstream sport.