About The Awards
The Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards™ competition was created in 2024 by Trackside Focus®. It exists to celebrate the skill, passion, and dedication of amateur motorsport photographers, all united by a shared love of racing and the stories it creates. More than a competition, the awards champion creativity, technical excellence and storytelling, while offering photographers visibility, validation, and a sense of belonging within a growing global community.
Each edition of the competition showcases the very best work from a diverse and talented field, highlighting the exceptional standards being achieved by amateur motorsport photographers working across a wide range of motorsport disciplines. The awards celebrate not only striking imagery, but also the commitment, perseverance and creative vision required to operate in fast-paced, demanding motorsport environments.
Looking ahead to 2026, the competition enters an exciting new chapter as it expands onto the global stage. For the first time, entries will be welcomed from anywhere in the world, opening the awards to a broader range of perspectives, disciplines, and motorsport cultures. This international expansion reflects both the universal appeal of motorsport and our commitment to recognising amateur photographers worldwide. By embracing a truly global audience, the Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards™ aim to become a definitive showcase of emerging talent and a celebration of motorsport photography in all its forms.
The Photography & Video Show 2026
We’re delighted to be exhibiting at The Photography & Video Show 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham. If you’re reading this, that means you’ve already taken the first step by visiting our exhibition on the show floor and scanning the QR code - thank you for stopping by and showing your support.
To celebrate the show and say thank you for visiting, we’re offering an exclusive 25% show-only discount on entry into the 2026 Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards™. Simply sign up below and you’ll receive your personal discount code when the competition opens for submissions later this year.
Whether you’re already capturing motorsport or dreaming of taking the next step, this is your opportunity to be recognised, showcased, and celebrated alongside a passionate global community of photographers.
Join us, submit your work and be part of the next chapter of the Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards™.
Don’t forget to sign up below to receive 25% off entry into the 2026 competition
About Trackside Focus®
Trackside Focus® is driven by one clear mission: to help motorsport photographers turn passion into opportunity. At its core, Trackside Focus® exists to ignite ambition and fuel creativity, empowering amateur and aspiring photographers to progress with confidence and purpose. Through targeted education, mentorship, and access, it supports photographers in developing the technical mastery, creative vision, and professional mindset required to capture motorsport at the highest level.
The long-term vision of Trackside Focus® is to become the global benchmark and leading ecosystem for emerging motorsport photographers. This vision is realised through the delivery of world-class workshops, structured training and immersive experiences designed to nurture talent, refine skills, and transform raw potential into excellence and tangible real-world success within the motorsport industry.
As a specialist training provider dedicated exclusively to motorsport photography, Trackside Focus® occupies a unique position within the industry. It is one of very few organisations worldwide to offer media-accredited motorsport photography training, providing participants with rare insight into the realities, standards and expectations of professional motorsport environments.
Its aim is to equip photographers with the practical skills, industry knowledge, and professional access required to operate confidently and responsibly within live motorsport settings. Beyond workshops, Trackside Focus® is committed to building a wider, supportive ecosystem—one that extends through ongoing professional development, meaningful opportunity, and strong industry connection—ensuring photographers are supported not just at the start of their journey, but throughout their progression.