Media
Media access for Scotia Sideways
Scotia Sideways is a drift-focused motorsport weekend taking place July 18–19, 2026 at Scotia Speedworld in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
We welcome media coverage that helps document, promote, and grow grassroots motorsport in Nova Scotia and across Atlantic Canada. Scotia Sideways is being built as a high-energy, professionally organized event centered around competitive drifting, with strong visual content opportunities both on and off track.
Coverage Opportunities
Help capture and share the weekend
Photographers, videographers, journalists, content creators, and approved media outlets play an important role in helping capture the atmosphere of the event and share it with the wider motorsport community.
With competitive drifting at the core of the weekend, along with a car show and additional motorsport activity where space permits, Scotia Sideways is expected to provide strong media value through action coverage, community stories, sponsor visibility, and event recap content.
Who We Welcome
Media Credentials
Applications are required for expanded access
Media credentials are required for any individual or outlet requesting access beyond general spectator admission, including infield, trackside, pit, or other restricted media-designated areas.
Submitting an application does not guarantee approval. Due to space, safety, and operational requirements, media access will be limited and reviewed based on event needs, outlet relevance, past coverage, and intended use of content.
Media Conduct
Safety and professionalism come first
All approved media must follow event staff direction, venue rules, and all safety requirements at all times. Any unsafe conduct, restricted-area violations, or interference with event operations may result in credential revocation and removal from media access areas.
Media Application
Apply for Scotia Sideways media credentials
Complete the form below to request media access for the event. Applications will be reviewed based on event needs, relevance, and operational capacity.
Scotia Sideways
Help tell the story of grassroots drifting in Atlantic Canada
Apply for media access and help capture the action, atmosphere, community, and energy of Scotia Sideways.