LATVIA DRIFT Official Media Application AREA

Welcome to the official Latvia drift media application zone. This place is the only location at which you can submit a media application for Latvia Drift events in 2025.

 MEDIA ACCREDITATION GRAND OPENING 2025!!!

* GRAND OPENING media accreditation finishes 10.05. 17:00

PLEASE COMPLY WITH THIS FORM AND RECOGNIZE MEDIA RULES IN MEDIA SECTOR
PRESS HERE TO REGISTER

If you wish to submit an application for media accreditation at one or more of this year’s Latvia Drift season events, please ensure you read all of the information outlined below before completing an application.

Media Rules

  • Before applying, you must read and agree to the all media rules.
  • Compliance with all media rules & regulations is mandatory for accreditation to be granted.

WhatsApp Group for Media Updates

  • A WhatsApp groups- Latvia and Baltic, has been created for all interested media personnel. It is advised that anyone who is interested in media accreditation join this groups, BUT the invitation for the group you will receive just after accreditation will be approved

Application Process

  • To apply for media accreditation you MUST complete the 2025  Media Application Form which can be found up, this form is valid for all Latvia Drift events, except Drift Masters in July, and Grand Final in October, there will be different forms available.
  • Within your submission, please provide all required information and select the event(s) you wish to apply for.
  • As part of all applications, you must confirm that you have read and agree to all media rules & regulations. As a reminder, compliance with all media rules & regulations is mandatory for accreditation to be considered.
  • Applications must be submitted before the deadline before every stage, or for all events—late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Please Note

  • It is important to note that submission of a media application is under no circumstances to be considered a guarantee that you will be granted accreditation.
  • All media accreditation submissions can be submitted for 1 person only and are solely for the person named on the application. Applications do not grant access for any helpers, assistants etc. Additional persons wishing to apply MUST apply separately, we don't offer+1 your relatives, friends.

Current Season Application Deadlines for different races

As mentioned above, all media applications must be submitted before the deadline and late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. All of the deadlines for submissions for the current season can be found here and any changes to this will be updated here. However do note that if all available media spaces for event are alloted prior to the deadline, we reserve the right to close entries early, so submitting your application early is advised.

  1. BIKERNIEKI, GRAND OPENING — Deadline:
    May 10th, 2025

  2. JĒKABPILS- BARONI DRIFT PARTY — Deadline:
    May 30th, 2025

  3. DAUGAVPILS DRIFT FESTIVAL — Deadline:
    26th June, 2025

  4. STREET MADNESS — Deadline:
    August 15th, 2025

  5. WITCH KETTLE — Deadline:
    September 30th, 2025

Entries for Full 2025 Season

  • Before the season starts, you’ll receive one email confirming if you’ve been accepted or rejected for a 2025 Full Season Pass( except 2 stages), if you will be rejected, it's not mean you can't join the first stage, it's just mean, that before every stage, you will be asked to fill the form one more time.
  • If Accepted, you do not need to do anything further. You will receive all relevant information for each event via email and in the WhatsApp groups.
  • If Rejected, your application will automatically convert to individual entries for each round and follow the process outlined below for multi-event entries.
















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TERMS

1.     All freelance photographers / videographers must be assigned by an approved media jacket

2.     Media Applicants must be over the age of 18 at time of event

3.     Life insurance!!! COPY NEED TO SEND to [email protected]

4.     Organizer of the event have the right to get all your materials on request

6.     Submit to the organizers and track employees' warnings and bans during the race

7.     YOU NEED TO BE IN TRACK WITH MEDIA VEST, WITHOUT WEST ,TRACK WORKERS WILL ASK YOU LEAVE TRACK LAYOUT-IT IS MANTADORY FOR THE MEDIA TO WEAR LONG TROUSERS AND CLOSED SHOES, WITHOUT THEM MEDIA WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE TRACK IMMEDIATELY.

8.     IF YOU ARE  IN 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

9.        Submission of this form does not guarantee accreditation, if you are getting accreditation, we will confirm that

10.     Press accreditation is awarded when you receive a reply confirmation media form

11.     Submit to the organizers and track employees' warnings and bans during the race

12.     Those who use Drone, to use it in event, will be specific allowance from organizer, limited count drone will be allow in race

Each media when applying for the competition simultaneously agrees to all the media rules issued by Latvia drift, which the media must follow. By filling out the registration form, the media confirms that he is familiar with all the information

All current rules and supplements valid for the 2025 season

In addition to the general rules agreed to and accepted by the MEDIA when filling out the online registration form for DRIFT RACES in 2025 season, by filling out the questionnaire , the MEDIA confirms for the entire season that he 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 for the 2025 season, 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.