Media Center

The Chicagoland Speedway Public Relations team is dedicated to providing media with the service and information you need to cover our events. Please let us know how we can assist you.

Jeff Stur, Director of Communications
Office (815) 722-4180
jstur@chicagolandspeedway.com

Lachelle Seymour, Public Relations Manager
Office (815) 722-4179
lseymour@chicagolandspeedway.com 

Donald McClelland, Creative Services and Media Credential Manager 
Office (815) 722-4225
dmcclelland@chicagolandspeedway.com  

* During race weeks, e-mail is the best way to contact Don with credential questions.
 

Credential Application Information:

All credential requests must be sent by the editor or the sports director and be submitted by mail on company letterhead. Requests must contain the name(s) of all individual(s) covering the event and their specific titles and duties (writer, reporter, photographer, etc.). Requests must also be received at least 14 days prior to the event to be given consideration. If you are in danger of not meeting the 14-day deadline, you must overnight your request in order to be considered. Credentials will not be issued to part-time personnel or for those who do not work in the sports department. If the request is for a freelance writer or photographer, you must send a certificate of insurance showing they will be covered under your company's workers compensation and liability insurance. You must also send tear sheets of any previous sports/race coverage with their by-line. Please specify the events and dates you will need credentials. Credentials are given on a weekend event basis only and must be picked up on-sight in-person with a photo I.D. upon signing a release waiver. Also, fax, phone, verbal or e-mail requests will not be accepted. Please note that NO BLANK CREDENTIALS WILL BE GRANTED. CREDENTIALS CANNOT BE ISSUED TO A MINOR. A credential is a WORKING access pass to allow members of the media to perform their duties in order to cover (reporters), photograph (photographer) or work (Public Relations) the race. This is not a spectator pass. Please contact the credentials department at (815) 722-5500 if you have further questions.

Note: Chicagoland Speedway reserves the right to request recent copies of your entire publication with your request so we can see the format. Copies of past coverage of any other racing events are appreciated.

Send all credential requests to:

Attention: Don McClelland
Chicagoland Speedway Credentials Office
500 Speedway Blvd.
Joliet, IL 60433

Please include a valid e-mail address in order to receive your credential-request confirmation.

Race Weekend Credential Pick-Up Information:

Pre-arranged media, sponsor and corporate credentials are issued at Chicagoland Speedway. The Credential Office is located outside of the vehicle tunnel at the intersection of Laraway Road and Rowell Road at Gate 5. All credentials must be signed for, in-person, when issued. No paper credentials will be mailed and no credentials will be released to a third party. Credentials are non-transferable and photo identification must be presented before a credential is released. Entry to contestant areas is subject to compliance with Chicagoland Speedway, NASCAR and Indy Racing League dress codes. Credentials are not valid for reserved grandstand seating. For further information regarding policies and procedures, contact the Chicagoland Speedway Public Relations Department at 815-722-5500.

NASCAR Weekend Dress Code:

No open-toed shoes of any kind. Feet must be completely covered at all times.
Full length trousers/jeans must be worn at all times.
No tank tops, sleeveless shirts or blouses.
No shorts, dresses or skirts of any length or style.
Long Pants must be worn at all times.

ARCA/IndyCar Series Weekend Dress Code:

Shorts are permitted in the IndyCar Garage and Pit Corral (Cold) the entire weekend and Pit Alley (Hot) up to one hour before the start of the IndyCar race.
No open-toed shoes of any kind, feet must be completely covered at all times.
Full length trousers/jeans must be worn at all times.
No tank tops, sleeveless shirts or blouses in restricted areas.
Dress code once "Race Mode" credential goes into effect, complies with NASCAR Weekend standards.
Dress code for ARCA Garages and Pits complies with NASCAR Weekend standards