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 amateur 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 engaging imagery, but also the commitment, perseverance and creative vision required to operate in fast-paced, demanding motorsport environments.
Looking ahead to the 2026 competition, the Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards™ 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.
Our Sponsors
Our Judges
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Nick Fry is a highly experienced automotive leader with nearly 50 years in the industry, achieving World Championship success in sports cars, World Rally, and Formula 1.
After earning a degree in Economics, he joined Ford Motor Company, working across sales, product development, and manufacturing, eventually becoming Managing Director of Aston Martin and leading the company through a rare period of profitability. He later served as CEO of Prodrive and then led BAR, Honda, Brawn GP, and Mercedes in Formula 1, helping build one of the most successful teams of the modern era.
Following the sale of Brawn GP to Mercedes, Nick developed a portfolio career including roles with Motion Applied, personal investments, and trusteeships for family and charitable trusts. He also speaks regularly at events and featured prominently in Disney’s four-part series on Brawn GP with Keanu Reeves.
He also describes himself as a very amateur photographer.
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From a young age Adam had always wanted to work in the creative industry. Adam initially focused on becoming a graphic designer but soon developed a love for photography. Nowadays, he does both!
Adam has a huge passion for all things automotive with fond memories of watching the likes of Colin McRae and Richard Burns flying through the forests in their World Rally Cars as a child. Adam always dreamed of being able to capture these heroes of speed one day.
Adam studied Art & Design, further developing his skills as a graphic designer, illustrator and photographer before setting up as a freelancer in 2012. Since then Adam has worked with some highly respected brands and even more iconic events such as the FIA World Rally Championship and Formula One®.
Adam is a key part of the Spacesuit Media team, working as Operations Director and Principal Photographer.
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Richard Towler is a highly skilled professional motorsport photographer who has masterfully combined his lifelong passion for motorsport with his creative talent in photography.
With a keen eye for capturing the intensity, speed, and emotion of the racing world in a very unique style, Richard has established himself as a trusted name in motorsport photography.
His dynamic and visually striking portfolio showcases his ability to freeze moments of high-octane action and raw emotion, telling compelling stories through each shot. This unique style and attention to detail have made him a sought-after photographer for drivers, teams, and agencies across a wide range of prestigious racing series.
Richard's experience spans some of the most thrilling motorsport events, including British GT, Asian Le Mans, Masters Historic Racing, Ginetta Juniors, and the GT Cup.
His work goes beyond simply documenting races, providing his clients with exceptional imagery that enhances their branding, marketing, and promotional efforts.
Richard’s photography brings motorsport to life in a way that resonates with fans and professionals alike. His dedication, creativity, and passion for motorsport ensure that every image he produces is not just a photograph but a work of art.
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Rob Hansford is a British motorsport journalist and the founder and editor of The Pit Stop Magazine, a quarterly motorsport magazine focused on long‑form features and in‑depth storytelling. The publication was launched in 2021.
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 the exhibition, 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 that 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 become 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.
Order the 2025 photobook
Special Show Offer – 25% Off
To celebrate The Photography & Video Show, we’re offering an exclusive 25% discount on purchases made during the event (14th–17th March 2026).
Simply use the code AMPATPS26 at checkout to claim your saving.
This limited-time offer is only valid during the show dates, so don’t miss the opportunity to order your photobook at a reduced price.
Offer valid: 14th–17th March 2026.
Discount code: AMPATPS26.
Saving: 25% off your purchase.
Above: Winning Image 2025 - Nico Ragaz
Below: Pit Lane & Paddock Category Winner - Joy Richings
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.
Dedicated solely to motorsport photography, Trackside Focus® serves as a global platform, hub, workshop organiser, and training provider - holding a uniquely specialised position within the industry. Trackside Focus® offers workshops across every level of experience, from beginner foundations in motorsport photography to advanced training designed to prepare photographers for the standards and pressures of professional, media-accredited work.
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.
