Supporting Professional Auto Racing Journalism Since 1965.
The nation’s largest and most prestigious organization of motorsports journalists, photographers and broadcasters.
Specialty Awards
Every year, the NMPA members are responsible for voting the recipients of eight awards across all motorsports divisions.
Journalist Awards
See our annual awards given to Press Members of the NMPA to recognize their excellent work from the year.
Associate Awards
The NMPA honors associates who bring both national and international level races to homes across the world.
Making a Difference
Setting the bar with motorsports journalism, one race at a time.
Recognizing Motorsports Media in the United States & Around the World
For more than 55 years, the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) has honored writers, broadcasters and photo journalists from news outlets covering a broad range of motorsports. Originally a NASCAR-centric organization, the NMPA now welcomes members covering the IndyCar Series, IMSA, USAC, ARCA, drag racing, and Supercross, to name a few. The NMPA honors both its own members and motorsports competitors with awards such as the NMPA Most Popular Driver, the NMPA Pocono Spirit Award, the Myers Brothers Award, Joe Littlejohn Award, the Ken Patterson Helping Others Award and the Wood Brothers Award of Excellence.
Press membership in the NMPA is open to writers, broadcasters and photographers who regularly cover auto racing. The organization also welcomes Associate members who are active in the sport in other capacities, such as public relations, track management and sponsorship.
Advancing Motorsports Journalism Since 1965
With more than 200 Press, Associate & Lifetime members, the NMPA strives to enhance working conditions and improve access to competitors across a broad range of motorsports.
Nation's Largest Motorsports Organization
Through interaction with auto racing sanctioning bodies, the NMPA provides advocacy and support for writers, broadcasters and photographers covering motorsports.
Ethical & Professional Recognition
Through annual contests, the NMPA recognizes excellence in motorsports journalism, from writing to radio and video broadcasting to photography.
Transparency for All
By vote of the press membership, the NMPA selects the winners of the prestigious Myers Brothers Award, the NMPA Pocono Spirit Award and the Richard Petty Driver of the Year Award.
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Leading with Passion and Purpose.
Elected Officers of the NMPA for the 2024 season. All officers and board members are elected by the press membership through nominations and majority vote.
Deb Williams
President
Alan Cavanna
Vice President
See Current Officers and Board Members
Our board members cover leadership roles among writers, broadcasters and photographers across the motorsports realm.
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Emergency Relief Fund
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Education Access Initiative
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about what the NMPA, our board members and its membership can do for you.
Nearly anyone is eligible to become an Associate Member of the NMPA. Our Press Membership applications go through an extensive process of approval through our Membership Committee to review portfolio, credentials and more.
The NMPA offers networking opportunities with fellow journalists among other members of the motorsports community, including race teams, tracks, sanctioning body and press members.
Board members of the NMPA engage with motorsports sanctioning bodies, bringing action to the voices of our membership, while addressing any concerns that arise and providing solutions to a more productive working environment at racing facilities.
Journalism awards are judges annually by accredited educators from around the world. Other awards given by the NMPA is voted upon by the press membership of the organization.
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Take the next step in your journalist career with the National Motorsports Press Association. Learn more about our Press and Associate Memberships.
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