Video at NHRA events

BobOrme · 09-21-2012, 11:20 PM

These rules don't target any specific class of racers.

Racing is contested on privately owned property with public access. The property owners can make the rules for what you can or can't do on that property. If you don't agree with the rules, don't enter the property.

When the property owners and/or sanctioning bodies require a license (at a cost) to photograph or video record action at the facility for future use for profit, they should protect those licensed entities from infringement on what they do for a living by those who aren't paying licensing fees. That's why personal use is okay. Mass distribution, even when it is freely available through avenues such as youtube, is not always okay.

There are also other legal issues when there is an accident at the track. Someone uploading a youtube video of an accident that may involve injury or death before actual facts are known and family members can be contacted is unacceptable under any circumstances.

09-21-2012, 11:20 PM	#17
BobOrme Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Video at NHRA events These rules don't target any specific class of racers. Racing is contested on privately owned property with public access. The property owners can make the rules for what you can or can't do on that property. If you don't agree with the rules, don't enter the property. When the property owners and/or sanctioning bodies require a license (at a cost) to photograph or video record action at the facility for future use for profit, they should protect those licensed entities from infringement on what they do for a living by those who aren't paying licensing fees. That's why personal use is okay. Mass distribution, even when it is freely available through avenues such as youtube, is not always okay. There are also other legal issues when there is an accident at the track. Someone uploading a youtube video of an accident that may involve injury or death before actual facts are known and family members can be contacted is unacceptable under any circumstances.