Press Inquiries

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in covering the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series.

SMX is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship in the world and as such certain criteria has been established for media professionals to apply for credentials. Media access is only provided to individuals on editorial assignment from accredited media outlets. As a general guideline, accredited media outlets are television stations or networks, radio stations or networks, magazines, or newspapers, and in certain cases websites and podcasts that are reputable, recognized and routinely cover the sport.

If you meet the criteria above, please complete the form at the bottom of the page so we can learn more about your coverage request. Any remaining questions can be sent to the following email address: [email protected]

Media Credentials

Media credentials can consist of several levels of access and must be kept on your person at all times. Access is determined based on needs for each media assignment. All photography and videography must go through the media credentialing process and be approved in writing through your SMX contact no later than two weeks in advance.

Media will be provided with a media bib based on the level of access needed for the assignment as determined by the SMX League. Requests made after the deadline has passed WILL NOT be approved.

Media members approved for editorial assignments (which comprises most credentialed media) are ONLY permitted to provide coverage for their assignment on record and are not allowed to post on personal accounts if on assignment.

• If a photographer or videographer has been assigned to shoot for a specific media outlet – photos and video can only be used in the scope of that assignment and for that media outlet
• Photographers and videographers on editorial assignment need to refrain from distributing their work to third parties – teams, racers, sponsors, gear companies, etc., as that is a commercial endeavor
• Photographers and videographers on editorial assignments cannot sell photographs or videography work for additional clients under an editorial credential
• At no time should photographs or video appear on a photographer/videographer’s social channels prior to the media outlet they were assigned to shoot for

On Site Info:

Access:

Access levels will be determined based on the media outlet you are representing and the assignment you have been approved to complete. In Supercross, there are two access levels for photography and two access levels for videography – track access or safety hold access. In Pro Motocross, there is generally one access level for photography and videography.

Videographers and photographers will need to attend a safety meeting on Friday or Saturday. Meeting times and location will be communicated week of race. This is a mandatory meeting where video and photo bibs will be distributed. Additionally, track access and safety hold access areas will be identified along with approved shooting locations.

All ownership, copyright and property rights in each SMX event (including, without limitation, the statistics thereof) and in any telecast, broadcast, transmission or recording thereof shall remain the sole property of the SMX League, and no such rights are conferred to or intended to be conferred to, or created on behalf of, Bearer or any other person or entity by the issuance of this credential.

Venue maps, meeting times and locations will be available each week on the SMX media website or via the Sportity app. Please refer to these locations for all your media resources.

Press Box

• The press box will be opened one hour prior to the start of practice & qualifying and doors being opened to the general public. The press box will remain open until the last working media members have finished their assignment for the night.
• Television monitors, Wi-Fi and a reserved workspace will be provided in the press box.

Photo/Video Den

• The photo/video den will be opened one hour prior to the start of practice & qualifying and doors being opened to the general public. The photo/video den will remain open until the last working media members have finished their assignment for the night.
• The photo/video den is a working media room for photographers and videographers who have track access and is typically located at field level for easy access to the track and paddock.
• A reserved workspace is provided in the photo/video den with tables, chairs, electrical outlets and a dedicated Wi-Fi service

Details regarding the Pro Motocross media center will be provided later in the year.

SMX Dress Guidelines

SMX strives to maintain an environment that is well functioning and free from unnecessary distractions and conflicts. As part of that effort, the SMX League requests that any personnel granted access to the stadium, including videographers and photographers who have either track or safety hold access), utility technicians, audio support staff, engineers, producers, etc., who are working on or in close proximity to the racing or in any other highly visible or sensitive location inside the stadium to adhere to the dress code guidelines set forth below:

• Black shirt and pants, no blue jeans
• No shirts, hats, or apparel with inappropriate or indecent logos or markings
• No sleeveless blouses or shirts
• No crop tops and beachwear
• No ripped, frayed, or disheveled clothing or athletic wear
• No tight, revealing, or otherwise inappropriate clothing

Anyone who does not meet the SMX dress guidelines may be asked to leave his or her designated work area to change clothing.

Details regarding the Pro Motocross dress guidelines will be provided later in the year.

Additional Resources:

Use the following links to receive media alerts and official press releases from the SMX League:

• SMX World Championship – Press Release Sign Up

We look forward to seeing you at the races.