Racers’ Pit Report | Shurv Media Productions L.L.C.

These guidelines define the production standards for all print media produced by Shurv Media Productions (SMP), including Racers’ Pit Report (RPR).

They ensure consistency, quality, and brand integrity across all published materials.

1. Purpose

Racers’ Pit Report is a professionally produced motorsports publication focused on:

• Car shows
• Racing events
• Drivers and teams
• Industry features

All print materials must meet SMP’s premium production standards.

2. Scope

These guidelines apply to:

• Internal SMP production
• Contracted contributors
• Sponsored content
• Advertisers and partners

3. Brand & Editorial Standards

Tone & Voice:

• Professional, informative, and engaging
• Authentic to motorsports culture
• No excessive slang or unverified claims

Editorial Structure:

All articles should clearly communicate:

• Who (driver, team, event)
• What (subject of coverage)
• Where (location)
• When (date)
• Why it matters

Writing Style:

• AP Style recommended
• Clear paragraph structure
• Fact-checked content

4. Image & Visual Standards

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum 300 DPI for print
• Minimum 4000px long edge
• Color profile: sRGB or Adobe RGB

Composition Standards:

• Proper exposure and focus
• Strong subject isolation
• Clean framing and background awareness

Metadata Requirements:

• Photographer credit
• Subject identification
• Event/location details

Image Integrity:

• No watermarks or embedded logos
• No excessive manipulation that misrepresents reality

5. Layout & Design Standards

Page Structure:

• Consistent margins and spacing
• Balanced image-to-text ratio
• Clean visual hierarchy

Typography:

• Consistent font usage across publication
• Clear readability in print format
• Proper headline and subheading structure

Branding:

• SMP and RPR branding must remain consistent
• Sponsor placement must follow approved layout zones

6. Advertising & Sponsored Content

• All advertisements must meet print resolution standards
• Sponsored content must be clearly identified
• SMP retains final approval on placement and design

7. Production Workflow

Standard Process:

1. Content Collection
2. Image Selection & Culling
3. Editing (photo + copy)
4. Layout Design
5. Proofing & Review
6. Final Export & Publication

Quality Control:

• All content reviewed before publication
• Color and print accuracy verified
• Layout consistency checked

8. Licensing & Usage

• SMP maintains publishing rights for all produced content
• Photographer and contributor rights are respected per agreement
• Commercial usage (sponsors/brands) is handled separately

9. Editorial Authority

Shurv Media Productions retains full control over:

• Content selection
• Edits and revisions
• Layout and design decisions
• Final publication approval

10. Professional Standards

All print materials must reflect:

• High production quality
• Accurate representation of motorsports
• Respect for participants and organizations

11. Questions

? info@shurvmp.biz

Legal Notice

All submissions and participation are subject to our Legal Terms Addendum.