Media

Photographer & Media Track Access

Request access to shoot at Lorain Ohio KartPlex — $50 per visit, paid on arrival

Track access for photographers and media is by application only. Lorain Ohio KartPlex reserves the right to restrict, limit, or deny access to the track at its sole discretion. Submitting this form does not guarantee access — every request is reviewed, and access is granted on a limited basis for safety. Applicants must provide proof of insurance, agree to our safety and dress-code rules, and sign the waiver below. Approved photographers pay $50 per visit on arrival.

Insurance

  • General liability policy of at least $1,000,000
  • Lorain Ohio KartPlex must be named as an additional insured
  • A valid certificate of insurance must be uploaded with your request

Drones

  • Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required
  • Separate drone / UAS liability insurance required
  • Drone must be FAA registered
  • No flight over spectators or an active track without clearance

Dress Code

  • Long pants (no shorts)
  • Closed-toe shoes (no sandals)
  • Covered shoulders (no tank tops)
  • Avoid red, yellow, orange & black (flag colors) — white or blue preferred
  • High-visibility vest worn at all times

Eligibility

  • Must be 18 or older
  • Government-issued photo ID at check-in
  • Attend the mandatory safety briefing before going trackside

Fee & Access

  • $50 per visit, paid on arrival
  • Access is escorted and limited to designated areas
  • Each additional person in your party requires their own waiver and fee

Image Rights

  • Track imagery may not be used for commercial or retail purposes without LOK's written permission
  • You grant LOK a non-exclusive license to use your images for LOK marketing — you keep full ownership

Trackside Conduct & Safety Rules

  • Lorain Ohio KartPlex reserves the right to revoke credentials at any time and require exit from the property for conduct or policy violations, or behavior deemed detrimental to the safety of the credential holder, others, or the safe operation of the facility.
  • All photographers must have a physical barrier between themselves and the track at all times.
  • All photographers must communicate all movements with Corner Marshals and remain within 25 yards of a manned corner stand.
  • Photographers may not enter any Corner Marshal stand.
  • To move to a different station or to cross a cold track, photographers must communicate with Race Control directly or through a Corner Marshal.
  • No photographer may cross the track without the Corner Marshal's permission and supervision.
  • No photographer may cross a hot track.
  • No consumption or use of controlled substances is permitted prior to the end of all daily track activities.

Application Cutoff

Applications must be submitted at least 10 days before each event. Any request submitted after this cutoff will be denied.

Vetting Process

Due to safety concerns, we limit the number of media personnel on track. Applications are reviewed, and you will receive an email confirming approval or denial before each race. Submitting this form is a request, not a confirmation of access.

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Photographer Information

Track access is limited to individuals 18 and older.

Your Shoot

Must be at least 10 days from today. Requests inside the cutoff will be denied.

Each additional person requires their own waiver and $50 fee.

Equipment

Drone operation requires a current FAA Part 107 certificate and separate drone/UAS liability insurance (uploaded below).

Insurance

$1,000,000 minimum general liability, with Lorain Ohio KartPlex named as additional insured. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG.

Acknowledgments & Waiver

LORAIN OHIO KARTPLEX — PHOTOGRAPHER / MEDIA RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & INDEMNIFICATION

In exchange for being granted access to the Lorain Ohio KartPlex facility ("LOK") to photograph, film, or operate camera or unmanned aircraft equipment, I acknowledge and agree:

1. Assumption of Risk

Motorsports facilities are inherently dangerous. Karts, vehicles, and equipment travel at speed and can leave the racing surface without warning. I voluntarily assume all risks of property damage, bodily injury, or death arising from my presence at the facility, whether trackside, in the paddock, or anywhere on the grounds.

2. Release of Liability

I release and discharge LOK, its owners, operators, employees, and agents from any and all claims arising out of my access to the facility, including claims based on their ordinary negligence.

3. Insurance

I represent that I carry general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, that LOK is named as an additional insured, and that a valid certificate is on file. If I operate an unmanned aircraft (drone), I represent that I hold a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and separate drone/UAS liability insurance.

4. Indemnification

I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold LOK harmless from any claim, injury, or damage caused by me, my equipment, or my unmanned aircraft to any person or property, including third parties, spectators, and participants.

5. Dress Code & Safety

I agree to comply with LOK's dress code and safety requirements at all times while on the grounds:

  • Long pants (no shorts)
  • Closed-toe shoes (no sandals or open-toe footwear)
  • Covered shoulders (no tank tops or sleeveless shirts)
  • Avoid clothing that is mostly red, yellow, orange, or black (flag colors); white or blue preferred
  • Wear the high-visibility vest provided at all times unless cleared by management
  • Attend the mandatory safety briefing before entering any trackside or restricted area

6. Trackside Conduct & Rules Compliance

I agree to follow all posted rules, staff instructions, designated-area restrictions, and the Trackside Conduct & Safety Rules, and I understand my access may be revoked at any time. I acknowledge I must keep a physical barrier between myself and the track, remain within 25 yards of a manned corner stand, communicate my movements with Corner Marshals and Race Control, never cross a hot track, never cross a cold track without a Corner Marshal's permission and supervision, and refrain from any controlled substances prior to the end of daily track activities.

7. Image Rights

I will not use imagery captured at the facility for commercial or retail purposes without LOK's written permission. I grant LOK a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use my images for LOK's marketing and promotional purposes; I retain ownership of my work.

8. Application Cutoff & Vetting

I understand that applications must be submitted at least 10 days before each event, that access is limited and subject to review, and that submitting this form is a request that may be approved or denied.

9. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.

You will also be asked to sign a printed copy of this waiver when you arrive.