Thank you for your interest in attending the National Championship Air Races as credentialed media.
Media credentialing will open soon for the 2023 National Championship Air Races. Please monitor this website and our social media for updates Once opened, the deadline to apply for media credentials is Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Special exceptions will be made for those receiving assignments after the deadline on a case-by-case basis – please email [email protected]
Who should apply (and who does not need to)
If you are a member of the media representing an outlet with the intent to cover the air races, thank you for your interest in covering our event. As there are hundreds of applications each year, there will be limited space for those working on personal blogs, photo portfolio websites and personal sales.
Race Crew
Due to security reasons, individuals interested in media credentials who are already credentialed as a member of a race crew will not be given media credentials. Exceptions may exist, please contact [email protected].
Volunteers
If you are volunteering for the National Championship Air Races you do not need to apply for media credentials in order to submit your photos. Please reach out to [email protected] and we will get you on the volunteer submission list.
Vendors
If you are a vendor looking for media credentials to cover your organization’s attendance at the National Championship Air Races, please email [email protected] before completing this form.
Pylon Racing Seminar
A limited number of photographers and media will be able to attend Pylon Racing Seminar set for June 4-9, 2023. The deadline to apply to attend is Friday, May 26, 2023. If you are interested in photographing PRS in June please email [email protected].
Notification Schedule and Pickup
Once your application has been successfully submitted our team will review it and reach out with any questions. You should hear back about your application within two weeks of applying.
Media credential packets will be prepared for approved media and can be picked up at the media/race crew trailer located in the Media/Crew Trailer at the corner of Alpha and Mt. Anderson at the Reno-Stead Airport during race week.
Please sign up for email notifications in the form below, we will send media/photographer-specific news and updated media trailer hours ahead of race week.