Are you an amateur motorsport photographer? This is your chance to get recognized for your work!

A white and blue classic touring car drifts on a racetrack, kicking up dust as it competes with a blue car in the background

The Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards are open now! (Image credit: Nicola Sim, The Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards)

The wait is over – the Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards (AMPA) are officially back. After a sensational debut last year, the awards return to celebrate the most passionate and talented amateur motorsport photographers based in the UK.

Entries are now open for amateurs to submit their best motorsport moments across five categories that capture the speed, emotion, and spirit of the UK sport. And, new for 2025, the competition now also opens the door to international motorsport shots.

With few competitions like AMPA, this is a great chance to showcase your work and prove what you can do behind the lens.

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A sleek vintage race car is being prepared in a vibrant garden setting, reflecting beautifully in the glossy surface beneath — "It is fantastic to see an initiative that promotes what I feel had in past years been a largely unrecognised genre of photography, and champions the growing community of amateurs that enjoy motorsport photography," says Les Gawin, Overall Winner & Amateur Motorsport Photographer of the Year 2024(Image credit: Les Gawin, The Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards)

What you need to know

Entries are open until 30 November 2025. This year's awards feature five categories: On Track Action, Portraits – Team & People, Pit Lane & Paddock, and two brand-new additions: Detail & Design and International Motorsport.

With such a diverse range of categories, now is the time to dig through your archives, scroll through your memory cards, and find that standout shot that deserves recognition.

There are some fantastic prizes on offer, including photography gear from Vanguard and Peak Design, VIP passes to a 2026 British GT race weekend, subscriptions to The Pit Stop Magazine, and Trackside Focus workshop vouchers. Shortlisted and winning images will also be featured in publications, the AMPA 2025 Photo Book, and across digital channels – giving your work even more visibility.

Entry fees are £10 for one image, £18 for three images, or £25 for five images. The shortlist will be announced in December 2025, with the winners revealed at the end of January 2026.

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A golden rally car speeds around a dirt track, surrounded by autumn foliage, with motion blur emphasizing its dynamic movement — Captured by Richard Newby, On Track Category Winner 2024(Image credit: Richard Newby, The Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards)

Why to enter

BUT the Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards offer much more than prizes. What sets AMPA apart from other competitions is the focus on learning and growth. You will receive constructive feedback from the judges, offering insights to help you refine your technique and encouragement to explore new approaches to push your motorsport photography further.

Created by Greg Childs, founder and CEO of Trackside Focus by The Photographic Adventure Company Ltd, AMPA celebrates the passion and dedication of amateur photographers capturing motorsport from fresh, exciting angles. With support from Cambrian Photography, The Pit Stop, Paddock Motorsport, Vanguard, and Thruxton Circuit, this year's awards promise to be bigger, bolder, and full of unforgettable images.

For more details and to submit your entries, visit the Trackside Focus website.

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Kim is a photographer, editor and writer with work published internationally. She holds a Master's degree in Photography and Media and was formerly Technique Editor at Digital Photographer, focusing on the art and science of photography. Blending technical expertise with visual insight, Kim explores photography's time-honored yet ever-evolving role in culture. Through her features, tutorials, and gear reviews, she aims to encourage readers to explore the medium more deeply and embrace its full creative potential.

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