Media Credential Guidelines & Approval Criteria

1. Purpose of Media Credentials

Media credentials are issued to qualified individuals and organizations to provide professional coverage of Camaro & F-Body Fest while ensuring safety, fairness, and event integrity.

2. Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

Operate a recognized automotive-focused platform (YouTube, podcast, blog, etc.)
Be a freelance photographer/videographer with a proven portfolio

3. Application Requirements

All applicants must submit:

Full name and contact information
Media outlet/platform name
Links to active platforms (website, social media, YouTube, etc.)
Examples of recent, relevant work (automotive or event coverage preferred)
Description of intended coverage (photo, video, interviews, live coverage, etc.)
Estimated audience reach and engagement metrics
Previous event coverage (if applicable)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

4. Approval Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

Relevance – Focus on automotive, motorsports, or car culture
Reach & Engagement – Audience size and interaction (not just follower count)
Content Quality – Professionalism, consistency, and storytelling ability
Event Fit – Alignment with Camaro & F-Body Fest brand and atmosphere
Coverage Value – Likelihood of meaningful exposure for the event
Approval is not guaranteed and is limited based on event capacity.

5. Credential Types

Media credentials may be issued in the following tiers:

General Media
Access to public areas and designated media zones
Photography and video permitted in approved areas
Trackside Media (Limited)
Restricted access to trackside or hot areas
Requires prior experience and safety acknowledgment
Featured Media / Partner
Expanded access including potential behind-the-scenes coverage
Reserved for select outlets or sponsors

6. Rules & Conduct

All credentialed media must:

Follow all event staff and safety personnel instructions
Stay within approved access areas at all times
Wear visible credentials while on-site
Conduct themselves professionally with attendees, drivers, and staff
Avoid interfering with event operations or participants
Obtain consent before conducting interviews

7. Content Usage Expectations

Approved media agree to:

Provide coverage that reflects the event accurately and professionally
Tag and credit Camaro & F-Body Fest and relevant partners when possible
Avoid publishing misleading, unsafe, or damaging content
Event organizers may request select media assets for promotional use (with credit).

8. Safety Requirements (Trackside)

For any restricted areas:

Mandatory safety briefing (if applicable)
High-visibility vest may be required
No access during active sessions without authorization
Failure to follow safety rules = immediate credential revocation.

9. Credential Revocation

Credentials may be revoked at any time for:

Safety violations
Unprofessional or disruptive behavior
Misrepresentation during application
Failure to follow event rules

10. Application Timeline

Applications will be collected up to 2 weeks before the event. Applications submitted after that time will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Application response time may vary.

11. Final Notes

Camaro & F-Body Fest aims to work with media who genuinely capture the spirit of the platform—the cars, the people, and the energy. Quality over quantity wins here.