Advertising:
Advertising is available in a variety of sizes ranging from full page to 1 / 16 of a page. Our affordable rates allow you to reach consumers with a full color or single color advertisement. Our graphics department can produce an appealing ad for you or we can utilize an ad that you supply.
For more information on advertising contact:
Nelson Swezzy at
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or at 704-778-8866
Rick Bradham at
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or at 828-606-5050
Why Advertise in SpeedWeekly:
SpeedWeekly is produced exclusively for race fans including the drivers and their crew. The question always asked is, “will my advertisement be seen?” The answer is: YES, your ad will be seen in
SpeedWeekly and here’s why:
Flipping pages is not an issue with SpeedWeekly.
SpeedWeekly is picked up by the race fan specifically to read about racing and is typically read cover-to-cover. Our research indicates that SpeedWeekly is often passed along to family, coworkers and friends to read and enjoy. It is estimated that each copy of SpeedWeekly is typically read by 3.5 people. The passion and interest of the race fan is immeasurable. Your advertisement will not only be seen by the person picking up an issue of SpeedWeekly, but also by a second and third reader. SpeedWeekly is sought out each week and is a must-read for race fans. SpeedWeekly also becomes a keepsake for many fans by keeping previous issues for future enjoyment.
Website:
Each print version of SpeedWeekly can also be found on our website, SpeedWeekly.net. Each issue can be opened in a page turning format providing a magazine feel on the internet. The online format of SpeedWeekly provides the exact same look as the print version. Our archives allow past issues to be viewed.
Your ad will be seen in the print issue and in the online magazine for the same price.
SpeedWeekly.net provides additional coverage beyond the print version. With an unlimited content opportunity, SpeedWeekly.net includes additional stories and information related to NASCAR and local racing. These stories come from a variety of sources including the Associated Press, NASCAR media, various race teams and tracks.
Separate website advertising is also available.
Distribution:
SpeedWeekly is distributed at various local race tracks for spectators and also in the pits for the drivers and their crews. SpeedWeekly is also distributed to auto racing museums and NASCAR team facilities. SpeedWeekly is sold at convenience stores and by subscription service. SpeedWeekly has a cover price of $1.00 per issue.
Magazine Advertising Specifics:
Deadlines
The deadline for each ad or any ad changes is 5:00 P.M. EST the Friday before the publication date with the exception of Victory Ads. Ads can be changed weekly as long as the new ad reaches SpeedWeekly in an approved manner by the Friday before the publication date. The ad must be approved by the advertiser by the deadline time. Any ad graphics, layout or wording changes made by SpeedWeekly graphics department on behalf the advertiser is subject to a $15.00 charge.
Victory Ads
Victory Ads are an opportunity for your company to congratulate the winner in the upcoming issue of SpeedWeekly. Victory Ads must reach SpeedWeekly and be approved by 2:00 P.M. EST on the Monday of that week’s publication.
Sending Ads
Send all ads and proof approvals to SpeedWeekly’s design department at:
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Technical Specifications
All ads submitted to SpeedWeekly should be print ready (CMYK, b/W- grayscale or one color-blue*). We prefer that ads are sent as high resolution pdfs or tiffs sized correctly with all fonts embedded. Your files will be pre-flighted as a courtesy for color space errors and corrupted images. Any information, image resolution problems resulting from ads that are not setup in house will be advertiser’s responsibility.
*Single color ads should use a pure process cyan and gradations of that color for resignation and easy separation for the press.
Questions can be sent to:
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Agency Commission
All ad prices are net, before agency commissions.
Payment Terms
Invoicing is available either weekly or monthly and are due upon receipt. New clients require payment in advance for advertising until credit has been established.
Frequency Discount
Advertisers can qualify for frequency discounts by committing to a specific number of advertisements over a twelve month period. If an advertiser fails to honor the frequency commitment we will invoice the advertiser for the adjusted rate based on the actual number of advertisements.
