Thank you for your interest in covering the 61st NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s, the 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank and the Xtream powered by Mediacom Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank. This media credential application is for these three events only. Please note, seasonal credentials will not be accepted for any of these three events. The credential will grant the media member access to the infield area and media center and is valid for the passholder only.

CREDENTIAL DEADLINE: JULY 29, 2022 at 5:00pm CDT

Media Credential Policy

• All credential requests must be submitted by the media outlet’s editor, sports editor, sports director or sports producer.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee credentials will be issued.
• Credentials will be issued to authorized personnel only for the purpose of providing timely coverage of the event.
• Media credentials will be issued only to accredited newspapers, publications, news services and internet sites that offer dedicated and consistent coverage of events for which credentials are being requested, as well as local, regional and national television and radio networks.
• If, at any point, Knoxville Raceway reasonably suspects that any applicant is present SOLELY for resale and commercial purposes rather than for media and promotion, the applicant’s accreditation may be immediately suspended or revoked without notice.
• Organizations present only on social media will not be granted credentials.
• Freelance journalists and photographers must be on specific assignment and included on the application form submitted by the media outlet’s assigning authority.
• Working media credentials will not be issued for non-working employees of an outlet, including, but not limited to individuals working in a media outlet’s marketing, promotions, sales, advertising, public relations, etc. departments.
• No “blank” credentials will be issued.

• All applications will be carefully screened. Knoxville Raceway reserves the right to approve or deny credential requests, as well as the number of credentials and access issued.

• Upon review and approval of a media outlet's application, appropriate media credentials will be arranged and confirmation will be sent. Each person receiving a credential must pick up and sign for his/her credential at the Knoxville Raceway Credential Office located north of the track at 1302 N. Lincoln St. Knoxville, IA 50138. Photo identification is required at time of credential pick up. List all names as they appear on photo identification.  Indicate Special Access Areas for each person.  Please note that working areas in the Press Box and Media Center are reserved for print media on deadline.

• The Credential Office will be open from Noon until 7pm daily. The office will NOT be open on Monday, August 8 or Tuesday, August 9.

• The Xtream powered by Mediacom Media Center is located in the Bingley Building on the Fairgrounds.  Media Center Hours are as follows:

Thursday, August 4: 2-8pm
Friday, August 5: 2-8pm
Saturday, August 6: 2-8pm
Sunday, August 7: 2-8pm
Monday, August 8: CLOSED
Tuesday, August 9: CLOSED
Wednesday, August 10: 2-8pm
Thursday, August 11: 2-8pm
Friday, August 12: Noon-8pm
Saturday, August 13: Noon-8pm

• The media center will stay open for one hour following the checkered flag each night.

Photographers/Videographers:

Knoxville Raceway will provide credentials with appropriate access and parking only to those photographers and videographers who are on assignment from an accredited media outlet for the purpose of providing timely coverage of the event.

• Photographers and videographers must wear a vest at all times.
• No media outlets will be permitted to utilize GoPro or similar cameras on any cars or any fixed locations at the track without prior written consent of Knoxville Raceway.
• Drones are not permitted over Knoxville Raceway without prior written consent of Knoxville Raceway.
• A maximum of two photographers and/or videographers can request media credentials per outlet.
• Only one photographer or videographer per outlet will be permitted into Victory Lane.

Media Credentials:

All credentialed media will receive a track credential with access stickers to indicate approved access areas based on media outlet needs and requirements while on assignment. Outlets will have a limit on the number of access area stickers provided per event.

• Infield Access: All media credentials will allow infield access. A media outlet may only request three credentials for the event (two photographers/videographers maximum).
• PB Sticker: This sticker allows access to the press box. Seating in the press box is extremely limited. Knoxville Raceway reserves the right to determine press box access. All seats in press box are reserved.
• VL Wristband: This wristband allows access to victory Lane. Each outlet may only request one of these wristbands, though access is not guaranteed.
• Parking: Media parking for race events is extremely limited. A limited number of parking passes will be issued per media outlet.
• Events: Please denote if you will be attending the 410 Nationals, 360 Nationals or both.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact Eric Arnold at EricA@KnoxvilleRaceway.com or call the ticket office at 641-842-5431.