Welcome to the Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards™ 2025

1.1 The Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards™ (AMPA) is open to amateur photographers residing in the UK. The definition of ‘amateur’ for the purpose of this competition is that you, the photographer, do not earn an income of more than £1,000 per tax year (before tax) from any photography related activities.

1.2 Should we, the organisers, at any stage deem an entry to be breaking these rules, we reserve the right to remove this entry without any financial remuneration to the entrant.

1.3 All entrants entering into the competition must be a full time resident of the United Kingdom or hold a valid United Kingdom Passport.

1.4 All entrants entering into the competition must be 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Photo ID may be requested for any shortlisted or winning entries.

2.1 Images can be from anytime past or present, but must be taken at a UK event and circuit, with the exception of our International Motorsport Category.

2.2 Each entry must be made by the individual whose details are presented with the submission.

2.3 Submissions should be clearly relevant to the theme of motorsport photography. Any images that do not appear to meet this criteria may be removed from the competition by the organisers without the entrant being notified and without remuneration.

2.4 Each entrant can choose how many images to enter in line with the competition entry fees outlined.

2.5 Image entries purchased can be entered into one or multiple categories.

2.6 All entries must be submitted in digital JPEG format, scans of film negatives or high resolution transparencies.

2.7 Photos must be original work, taken by the entrant. RAW or unedited files may be requested for any shortlisted images (eg. CR2/3, .NEF, .ORF, .PEF etc), or original untouched JPEGs (with a range of ‘before’ and ‘after’ original JPEG files) will be required for authentication. DNG files are also permitted. Original film negatives or transparencies may also be requested.

2.8 The RAW file will not be circulated to any individual or organisation other than the organisers (Trackside Focus®) and the judging panel. Submission of the RAW data is to ensure ethical standards are maintained.

2.9 Images should be high-resolution and in JPEG format and in Adobe RGB (1998). Images should be 1920 pixels along the longest edge. The judging panel will not consider photographs that have borders, watermarks or signatures.

2.10 Images should be no larger than 8 MB in filesize.

2.11 Images that cannot be authenticated, or are not of acceptable quality may be disqualified from the competition.

2.12 Entries deemed by the organisers, in its sole discretion to have been entered into an incorrect category may be moved to an appropriate category without giving notice to the entrant.

2.13 Any digital manipulation should be disclosed upon submission.

2.14 For the avoidance of doubt the following digital adjustments are not permitted: adding, moving or removing of significant objects that change the nature of the image, composites; painting the foreground / painting out the background or AI generated photographs or images. If any post processing method adds new image content or context to the photograph via AI algorithms or by manual intervention, the resulting image will be deemed to have broken these rules.

2.15 Caption information must be complete, true and accurate, and include a description about the photograph, the location (ie.race circuit), date, along with race event and any other information the entrant / photographer deems relevant, such as driver, team etc. Captions must be written in English.

2.16 Captions must make clear the photographic equipment used alongside the camera settings that were used at the time the image was taken.

2.17 Images uploaded will be entered into the competition in the order that they appear on the entry form.

2.18 It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure that each entry meets the requirements outlined in this section.

2.19 Images may be captured from either the spectator area or the media side of the fence. However, all entrants must still meet the eligibility requirements, particularly those defining amateur photographer status as outlined in clause 1.1.

2.20 Any entrant deemed to be in breach of any of these rules will be disqualified and removed from the competition without any financial remuneration.

3.1 Submissions must be made through the designated online submission form. This form is sent once payment has been received.

3.2 By submitting an entry into the competition, you agree to the following:

• To abide by all competition rules and ensure that all entries comply with the rules outlined.

• To maintain the highest standards in all matters relating to the competition.

• You will be liable to us, Trackside Focus® / The Photographic Adventure Company Ltd in respect of any damages or losses incurred as a result of a breach of the rules by you.

3.3 Each entry must be received by the deadline as specified. Any entry received later than this will be rejected by the organisers and judging panel.

3.4 Each entry should include the participant's name, contact information, and a brief description of the photograph(s) including: Race event, location, equipment used and any editing / post-processing undertaken, as indicated on the submission form.

3.5 Payment (entry fee) must be made through the competition website. Once payment has been received, you will be sent an email asking you, the entrant, to submit your images.

4.1 All entries must be received by 23:00 on Sunday 30th November, 2025.

4.2 Late submissions will not be considered except in extreme circumstances and at the sole discretion of the organisers, Trackside Focus®.

5.1 A panel of experts will be appointed by us, the organisers (Trackside Focus®), to lead the competition judging process.

5.2 Entries will be judged based on creativity, composition, technical skill, relevance to the theme, and the ability to convey the spirit of UK motorsport.

5.3 During judging, and only with our express agreement, the judging panel reserves the right to:

• Move entries from one category to another where applicable and deemed appropriate.

• Remove a category in its entirety.

• Remove an image if any rules are deemed to have been broken.

5.4 There will be one overall winner, who will be awarded Amateur Motorsport Photographer of the Year. The winner will be chosen by the judging panel from the five main categories.

5.5 There will also be a runner up and a highly commended award, chosen by the judging panel from the five main categories. Each category will also have a category winner.

5.6 If you are successful in winning any of the award categories, you will be notified in strict confidence. It is a condition of entry, that for any award and any prize won, that you do not disclose the details of any shortlisted or winning entries to any third party.

5.7 Furthermore, if you are successful in winning any of the above award categories, you must not make any announcement to a press organisation, on social media or any other public domain until approved to do so, in writing by Trackside Focus® or until Trackside Focus® makes a public announcement that identifies that entrant’s entry as a winning entry.

5.8 Once Trackside Focus® has presented the entries to the judges, the judging panel engage in a scoring exercise and decide, at their sole discretion, on the entries that score highest in each category.

5.9 Trackside Focus® will announce a shortlist of entrants. The winners of each award will then be chosen from the shortlisted candidates.

5.10 The identities of the judges will be publicly available on the competition website.

5.11 Decisions of the judges are final.

6.1 Prizes may vary and will be awarded as determined by the organisers (Trackside Focus®).

6.2 Prizes are non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash.

6.3 The list of prizes is available on the website. Trackside Focus®, the organisers, reserve the right, at our convenience and discretion to substitute the whole or part of any listed prize with an alternative or equivalent (but you shall not have any right to demand this).

6.4 Please note that the prizes must be claimed within 3 months of the notification of success, except for vouchers where they will have their own expiration date and conditions.

7.1 Winners will be notified via email or phone call within a reasonable time after the judging process has been completed.

7.2 All shortlisted entries will be notified via email.

7.3 Prizes will be handed to the winners shortly following the announcement and publication of the competition awards.

8.1 Winning entries will be announced on the Trackside Focus® website and social media platforms and may in addition be featured in other promotional materials including through competition sponsors, magazines and associated publications.

8.2 Trackside Focus® cannot be held liable for how sponsors and/or any other third parties display or promote the results of the competition.

8.3 All shortlisted and winning entries will be published in our AMPA 2025 photo book. You must let us know when entering the competition if you do not wish to have your images published within the book, should you be shortlisted or a winner.

9.1 You agree that, if your entry is selected as a winner by the judging panel, you will participate in reasonable amounts of related publicity and agree to the use of your name and likeness for the purposes of advertising, promotion and publicity of the competition or any related activities without additional compensation.

9.2 All winning entries may also feature across our sponsors social media channels. You will not be due any fee for this however credit , where possible, will be given to the photographer for each photograph used.

10.1 All images must be in the sole and exclusive ownership of the entrant and must not infringe on the copyright of any other party.

10.2 By entering the competition, participants grant Trackside Focus® the non-exclusive right to use submitted images for promotional purposes, including but not limited to online galleries, social media, and printed materials.

10.3 By entering the competition, participants grant Trackside Focus® permission to feature submitted images in our AMPA 2025 photo book. If you do not wish to have your image featured in the book, you must let us know in writing.

10.4 Participants retain the copyright to all images entered into the competition.

10.5 The entrant acknowledges entry into the competition does not grant the entrant any intellectual property rights in or over Trackside Focus® or the competition itself.

10.6 The owner of the copyright will be credited in any instance of publication in any physical media form using their name as provided by that entrant in their submission(s). This does not apply to social media content, however credit will be given where possible.

10.7 The owner of the copyright agrees to grant Trackside Focus® a non-exclusive licence to reproduce, publish and exhibit the copyright owner’s image(s) upon entering the competition.

10.8 The above licence applies only to instances that directly or indirectly involve the competition, including, but not limited to, displaying of the image(s) at public events, usage by Trackside Focus® on it’s website, for publicity, in email transmission, in print media, and on social media.

10.9 Trackside Focus® will not use any image(s) for the purpose of merchandising or re-sale, with the exception of the AMPA 2025 photo book.

10.10 The entrant gives permission for Trackside Focus® to send the copyright owner’s entry and details (name, entry form, image files and captions) to the competition’s judging panel to facilitate the judging process.

10.11 In cases of inadvertent or unaccredited disclosure to the public of any material Trackside Focus® can take no responsibility. Trackside Focus® will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the licence is not breached by accidental disclosure of images to the public.

10.12 The entrant agrees not to use any names, logos or any other intellectual property, or to make any public statement, in each case regarding either Trackside Focus® or the competition itself, without gaining prior written consent from Trackside Focus®.

10.13 All entrants agree not to bring the competition or Trackside Focus® into disrepute. Behaviour that causes damage to the reputation of the competition, other entrants, partners, supporters, sponsors or associated parties may lead to the entrant being disqualified from the competition, further to a possible lifetime ban for that entrant and further legal action depending on the scale of the incident.

10.14 Trackside Focus® reserves the right to update these terms and conditions at any point.

10.15 The entrant is solely responsible for ensuring that they have the rights and permissions to enter the image(s) into the competition. Trackside Focus® can take no responsibility for any images entered without the relevant permissions.

10.16. By entering into the competition, entrants grant permission for Trackside Focus® to share their submitted images with the competition’s sponsors, press, and other media for publication and promotion purposes.

11.1 Entries that violate copyright laws, theft of intellectual property, contain explicit content, dishonest representation or do not adhere to the competition rules will be disqualified and without remuneration.

11.2 In the event of disqualification from the competition, the entrant will be offered no prizes or compensation and Trackside Focus® reserves the right to deny any refund of the entry fees paid by the entrant.

11.3 The decision of the judging panel and Trackside Focus® is final in all matters relating to the competition and no negotiation will be entered into with any entrant or associated parties.

12.1 All personal data, as defined under the Data Protection Act 2018, collected by Trackside Focus® / The Photographic Adventure Company Ltd will be managed and protected in accordance of the Data Protection Acts of 1998 and 2018.

12.2 Personal data will be collected in a way required to the facilitating of the competition as laid out on the competition submission form.

12.3 The entrant’s contact email address and name data will be stored and added to the Trackside Focus® mailing list. These details will not be shared to anyone outside of Trackside Focus® / The Photographic Adventure Company Ltd, judging panel or sponsors, where appropriate and/or required.

12.4 Entrants may contact Trackside Focus® at any time to delete or update their personal details held on record by contacting us on: hello@thephotographicadventurecompany.com

12.5 If any entrant wishes to unsubscribe from the mailing list, this facility will be made available to them and the entrant should send this request to hello@thephotographicadventurecompany.com