Celebrating the Creators Shaping Automotive & Motorsports Culture
November 19, 2026
Los Angeles Convention Center · West Hall Theater, 4th Floor
In Partnership with the LA Auto Show
The award show celebrating the creators shaping automotive & motorsports media
The RACER Creator Awards is an annual celebration recognizing the most influential and innovative creators shaping automotive and motorsports culture across digital platforms.
Designed to honor excellence in storytelling, filmmaking, photography, journalism, social media, podcasts, and emerging content formats, the awards highlight the individuals and teams driving engagement and inspiring enthusiasts worldwide.
By bringing together creators, brands, industry leaders, and fans, the RACER Creator Awards serves as a premier platform to showcase outstanding work, elevate new voices, and recognize the creators who are redefining how automotive and racing stories are told in the modern media landscape.
Mission Statement
To recognize, celebrate, and elevate the creators who are transforming automotive and motorsports storytelling while fostering collaboration between creators, brands, industry leaders, and fans.
Award Categories
CONTENT AWARDS
Honoring the best in creative storytelling and visual excellence in automotive media.
PLATFORM AWARDS
Recognizing creators who dominate key channels and formats across digital platforms.
COMMUNITY & CULTURE AWARDS
Celebrating creators who build strong communities and inspire car culture worldwide.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Honoring standout innovation, influence, and long-term impact in automotive media.
Get notified
Fan voting takes place in November. Submit your email to be notified as soon as your favorite creator is added.
2025 RACER Creator Awards Highlights
Sponsors & Partners
The RACER Creator Awards presents a unique opportunity for sponsors to connect with a highly engaged audience passionate about cars, motorsports, and digital content. By aligning with the top creators and influencers, sponsors can:
Gain visibility
Gain visibility in front of a dedicated community of automotive enthusiasts.
Foster authentic connections
Foster authentic connections with content creators who serve as trusted voices in the industry.
Leverage RACER
Creators, social media promotion, and all of RACER's platforms including racer.com, RACER Network, RACER magazine and podcasts.
Event Details
Date
November 19, 2026
Location
Los Angeles Convention Center
West Hall Theater, 4th Floor
Invitation only. This event is not open to the general public.
Schedule Overview
- RACER Creator Summit
- RACER Creator Awards
- Opening Session
- Panel Discussions
- Creator Upfront Presentations
- Awards Show
- Official Reception & After Party
Submissions
Submissions open
September 16, 2026
Submission deadline
October 15, 2026
RACER Creator Awards 2026 – FAQ
Event Overview
Event Format
- RACER Creator Summit – Industry briefings, presentations, and panel discussions
- RACER Creator Awards – Opening session, panel discussions, creator upfront presentations, and the awards show
- Official Reception & After Party – Networking with creators, brands, and fans
Submissions
- Submissions open – September 16, 2026
- Submission deadline – October 15, 2026
- Nominees announced – Late October 2026
- Finalists announced – Early November 2026
- RACER Creator Awards – November 19, 2026