MEDIA ACCREDITATION WILL BE OPEN IN APRIL

Media accreditation will OPEN FROM 01.04.2024

No accreditation will be accepted after 03.07.2024



Welcome to the DRIFT MASTERS GRAND  PRIX 2024 RIGA STAGE.  We thank you for your continuing interest and coverage of DMEC IN RIGA. DMEC AND LATVIA DRIFT exclusively retains (or otherwise has the rights to) all broadcast, cable, video and intellectual property rights emanating or derived from its events, including, without limitation, all images, audio, internet content, streaming video or other mediums, whether now or hereafter created Latvia drift Property).

Before applying for a media pass for event, you must have read those rules in full and ensure that you agree with and will comply with all rules laid out in this document for the event for which you are applying for a media pass for. Any rebroadcast, reproduction or otherwise any use of Latvia drift Property, including, but not limited to, filmed, videotaped, audio or Internet related material(s) gathered on-site is prohibited without the express written permission of Latvia drift in each instance.


RULES GOVERNING MEDIA PERSONNEL PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE  If you wish to apply for a media pass for  event, you must have in place your own insurance, which covers you to a minimum value of 3500. This is to ensure you are fully covered by insurance in the event of any injury to or caused by you at a event. Note: Camera equipment cover on top of the aforementioned insurance is optional and as such, is not something you are required to have. It is also not something that is supplied by organizer and in no case will organizer or any staff, volunteers, drivers or other personnel associated with either series be deemed liable for damage to a photographer’s equipment during an event.


AGE LIMITATION In order to gain a media pass for event, the person applying for a media pass MUST be at least 18 years of age on the day of the event for which they are applying.

MEDIA BRIEFING Regardless of whether or not you have been present at a media briefing at any previous event, if you have been granted a media pass for any such event, you must be present for media briefing on all days of the event for which you have been granted a media pass, in order to sign on for the event and to hear the full media briefing. The times of any media briefings will be communicated to all media personnel who have been granted a media pass for  event in the days running up to the event, via the email address provided by them during the application process. If you are not present for briefing and sign-on at the correct time on each day of a event, you will not be allowed on track for that day.


HIGH VISIBILITY CLOTHING Any media personnel who have been granted a media pass for a  event must wear a high visibility (hi-vis) vest or jacket at all times when on track , about that media will get information after accreditation will finish.


SAFE STANDING ZONES Although media personnel who are allowed on track for an event will have been granted a media pass for that event, this media pass only allows media personnel to stand in certified safe zones and not in any available trackside area. All available media safe zones will be identified for and communicated to all media personnel during media briefing on each event day. During the course of event, the track manager or any member of staff may deem an area previously certified as a media safe zone as no longer safe, and may take steps to remove media personnel from any such areas for the remainder of the event. Any such decision is to be deemed final.


CROSSING THE TRACK At no time during an event can any media personnel cross a live track to move to another certified media safe zone. This is extremely dangerous to not only you, but also potentially to drivers, marshals, track staff and spectators. The only time at which any media personnel will be allowed to cross the track will be during a break in action, either at the end of a run or session, or if the track is stopped for any reason. However before crossing you must always request permission to cross from the nearest track marshal to you and you are only free to cross after receiving permission from them.

THE USE OF DRONES - information will follow, there will be permission to fly in practice times, NO FLYING WHEN IT'S LIVE, SO QUALI AND TANDEMS!

ALL BROADCAST, AUDIO AND INTERNET RELATED COVERAGE AND/OR COLLECTION OF MATERIALS, INCLUDING HIGHLIGHTS, IS PERMITTED

DECISION MAKING Although it may seem like common sense to most, the most important thing for all media personnel to be aware of is not to make senseless, stupid or ill-advised decisions. As is always the case, motorsport is dangerous and anything is liable to happen at any moment. Please always ensure you are alert when standing in a trackside media position and that you or your actions are not putting you or any others in harms way. If any media personnel are seen to be behaving in a way that is not fitting for someone in such a position, this may lead to complaints being made from spectators, online viewers or even insurance representatives and may hamper future events for all media personnel. We do ask that you please be aware of this and are aware that you must abide by all rules imposed upon you and that you do not make any senseless decisions at any time.

REGARDING PHOTOGRAPHY:
To be eligible for media accreditation for big races and serials in Latvia, photographers must work for an accredited media outlet, or affiliated team, sponsor or freelancer entity that staffs ,or is involved in at least 75% of the Latvia drift races. Photographers are reminded that the Latvia drift holds all trademarks and copyrights to its events and as such photos taken or depicting those trademarks and copyrights of an Latvia drift event, its venues, drivers, teams, sponsors and trademarks can be used only for news and non-commercial/non-retail promotional purposes, which are in keeping with prevailing moral and ethical standards within the community at large. Any other use must be approved in advance in writing by the Latvia drift. Applications for photo hard card must be made directly to Latvia drift .

We will not accept photographers from foreign countries, who dont't have previous experience in other National our drift serial races, at least 1 years experience need to have in drifting as media representative.

Photographers are reminded that pre-race photographers' meetings are mandatory. Photographers approved by Latvia drift to work in "hot" access zones during the race must wear long pants and closed toed shoes at all times when on track.

Media confirmations will be sent out 2,5 week prior to event applied for. Media applications must be submitted NO LATER than 1 month prior to the event for consideration using this online form.

GENERAL RULES:

  1. Please make sure that the “Website URL” link you provide to your work contains samples that we can review. They don’t have to be of drifting, but we need to make sure you have semi-professional equipment and knowledge of photography our video. We do not let anyone onto the track, and to be able to provide you with credentials we’ll need to see a sample of your work. Please do not link to forums.
  2. Your credentials can be suspended or revoked at any time if any of the below rules are broken.
  3. Long pants and close toed shoes are required on track and in the pits at all times.
  4. In return for a media pass entry and on-track access, we ask that you abide by the following rules in order to keep the program safe and successful:

On-Track

  1. Media Pass- different media wristband together with other wristband and media vest MUST be displayed at all times while on site.
  2. You are required to attend the Media Meeting BEFORE the track goes hot (Usually happens around the same time as the drivers meeting, 30 minutes after the gates open). Failure to attend this meeting will result in no track access for the day
  3. A wall or concrete barrier our tire wall, our land wall, must be between you and the cars at all times.
  4. Wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. No shorts or sandals are allowed on-track or in the pits.
  5. Never cross the track unless you have been cleared to do so by a corner worker, or an official. We ask media to time their movements to not delay the on track action. Usually the best time to ask to cross is during a run-group change. When in doubt, ask a staff member!
  6. Do not approach on-track wrecks, ever. Emergency personnel are moving to and from accidents and we need anyone non-essential to the driver(s) well-being out of the way.
  7. Be smart. Don’t do anything stupid or careless that would put you, your fellow photographers, a driver, or a track worker at risk.
  8. Last but most importantly, always listen to track officials! Failure to do as they say will result in your media credentials being suspended or revoked.
  9. You always need to be ready for different situations, you can’t stand with back to track, you need to take car for your own safety in track, and remember that your life is more important as good Picture!

Off-Track

  1. Upload of content is required within two weeks of the event. We will be checking your registered website regularly throughout the year.
  2. For competition events coverage of the opening ceremonies and podium is mandatory and posting media from theses ceremonies is required.
  3. For events with car shows, coverage of the cars in the shows is required.
  4. Give equal coverage to all drivers in the photos you post online.

RULES WHAT EACH MEDIA WILL SIGN IN RACE DAY AT ENTRANCE:

YOU ARE SIGNING FOR:

In addition to the general rules agreed to and accepted by the MEDIA when filling out the online registration form for race by filling out the questionnaire , the MEDIA confirms and agrees to all the rules, is familiar with them, and will comply with them:

• I have familiarized myself with the LAF Sports Code  and all annexes to the MEDIA rules and DMEC media booklet rules, this document and I agree to obey them.

• I certify that I am physically and mentally fit to participate in drift event and competent to do so.

• I acknowledge that I understand the nature and manner of training, as well as the potential risk associated with motor sports and accept such risk.

• I possess the basic skills and knowledge required for the relevant discipline to which this application relates

• I am aware that if my health condition can negatively affect me to be as MEDIA, I cannot go to  track, unless I have notified the organizer of this inability in writing, who, based on such information

• Any MEDIA application completed by a person under the age of 18 has been approved by the consent of that person's parent/legal guardian/guardian whose name and surname are listed as having completed this application;

• I understand that motorsports are dangerous and that accidents can and do cause death, disability and property damage. I understand that these risks may result in personal injury or other damages to me, and I acknowledge and accept these risks.

• By completing and accepting the application, I agree that neither one nor any combination of LAF, the promoter, track owners, or other managers, supporters and their respective officers, officials, representatives and employees (“Parties”) shall bear any responsibility for any loss or damages that may be caused or have occurred as a result of me taking part in event as MEDIA, including but not limited to property damages, economic, financial losses or consequential consequences, for any reason. Nothing in this paragraph is intended or shall be deemed to exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury;

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to defend and hold harmless each party for any loss or damage in any way arising from my participation in the Event,

• I certify that I will observe the ethical principles of MEDIA, respect the work of the organizers, and observe generally accepted societal norms.

• I certify that I will observe the ethical principles of MEDIA, respect the work of the organizers, and observe generally accepted societal norms.

• I confirm that the Organizer has the right to use photo, video and audio materials created during the drift competition. For advertising purposes, this also includes the publication and reproduction of materials, as well as the transfer of materials to third parties for advertising purposes;

• I confirm that the Organizer collects, stores and destroys my personal data for the purposes of organizing the races. I also give my consent for my data to be transferred to third parties involved in the organization of drift training for the said purpose;

• By completing the drift training application form, participants and/or drivers waive any claims for any kind of compensation that may arise due to accidents. Waiver applies to LAF and the Organizer, officials and other participants and/or drivers.

  • All freelance photographers / videographers must be assigned by an approved media outlet
  • Media Applicants must be over the age of 18 at time of even
  • must be accompanied by a press jacket from organizer
  • Life insurance- life insurance coverage should be no less than 3500 eur, and papers need to take with you on race!
  • Organizer of the event have the right to get all your materials on request
  • Media accreditation form what you send is valid without signature
  • Submit to the organizers and track employees' warnings and bans during the race

IMPORTANT THINGS

1.     YOU NEED TO BE IN TRACK IN MEDIA VEST AND WITH SPECIAL MEDIA WRISTBAND, WITHOUT THEM TRACK WORKERS WILL ASK YOU LEAVE TRACK LAYOUT

2.     IF YOU ARE RACE TRACK, YOU ARE TAKING ALL YOUR LIABILITY FOR YOUR LIFE AND SAFETY,AND WITH YOUR SIGNATURE YOU ARE TAKING ALL RISKS TO YOU OWN

WE ARE GIVING YOU MEDIA VEST IF YOU NEED AND DON’T HAVE IT, AND TAKING SAFETY MONEY FOR THAT 20 EUR, YOU WILL GET MONEY BACK WHEN YOU WILL BRING BACK MEDIA VEST, YOU CAN GIVE THEM UNTIL 17:00 IN PLACE WHERE YOU REGISTERED,OR AFTER 17.00 IN RACE SECRETARY PLACE

SUPPLY OF CONTENT In terms of the supply of content from event, you must supply your full set of images or any video content captured, to us after event, either via Dropbox or WeTransfer or Failiem.lv our as sending video link our Facebook album link to Latvia Drift facebook profile.

CONTENT OWNERSHIP In terms of the ownership of your content, the ownership and copyright of any content you capture at a  event will remain with you. However, by being granted a media pass for any of our events, you are required to grant  permission to use, and if we see fit, modify, your content in any way we deem necessary for our marketing endeavours and any promotions materials.