Media Credentials

Martinsville Speedway welcomes media credential requests for all of its events, but will issue credentials only to legitimate outlets.

 Media credential requests are now being accepted for the TUMS Fast Relief 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series /Kroger 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series weekend October 23-25, 2009.

Please follow the guidelines below when requesting credentials:

1. CREDENTIAL LETTER

            A. All requests must be made on company letterhead and signed by the editor or staff person in charge of making the assignment. Requests must be postmarked by October 13. Requests must be made by letter. NO TELEPHONE, FAXED OR E-MAIL REQUESTS ACCEPTED.

                Credential letters should be mailed to:

                Mike Smith
                Martinsville Speedway
                P.O. Box 3311
                Martinsville, VA 24115

            B. We will not honor late requests. The October 13 deadline will be strictly enforced to ensure that everyone will receive a confirmation letter.

            C. To receive a credential, the person must be an employee of the assigning media outlet and covered by worker’s compensation while performing duties at the event. Proof of workman’s compensation coverage may be requested. Please do not request credentials for part-time or free-lance personnel.

            D. Please list each person by name when requesting credentials. We understand you may need to make staffing changes before the event and will work with you to make those changes.

Please specify your needs which may include any or all of the below:

                        1. Press Box - for deadline media only.
                        2. Infield Media Center - working media center for deadline media only.
                        3. Photo Center 
                        4. Victory Lane 
                        5. Roof Access for Photographers (one per paper)
                        6. Parking

2. CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
            A. Anyone receiving credentials must sign in to release Martinsville Speedway from any liability for personal injury or property damage suffered while on the speedway property.

            B. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed in the pit area, and NASCAR does not allow shorts, open-toe shoes or sleeveless shirts to be worn in the pit area.

3. CREDENTIAL REGISTRATION
            A. Sign-in and credential pickup will be at the Credential Office from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday of race weekend and on Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please do not come to the speedway’s main office for credentials. The credential office is located adjacent to the main entrance to the speedway, near the large speedway sign.

            B. You must have your confirmation letter to pick-up credentials.

            C. Photo identification is required.

            D. No one except the person listed on the credential can use or sign for the credential.

We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines.