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One of the toughest things we’ve ever done. Not because we had hundreds of entries — but because we had hundreds of outstanding ones. We’re incredibly proud to present the nominees for each award, representing the very best in creativity, craftsmanship, and community. We want to express our deepest appreciation to all the creators who took the time to enter and put their work up for judging. We know it’s not easy, but as fellow creators, we truly admire your courage and have nothing but respect and gratitude for everyone who submitted their work. Our Nomination Committee reviewed every single entry and narrowed the field down to three finalists per award. This week, fan voting begins on awards.racer.com and will account for 30% of the total score. The remaining 70% will be determined by our esteemed judging panel, led by head judge Jeff Zwart, Larry Chen and Brian Scotto. Fan voting closes Sunday, November 9 at midnight PST. We encourage everyone to support their favorite creators by casting their votes. (Please note: The Special Awards category is not eligible for fan voting.) We also want to thank our incredible partners and sponsors – especially Dunlop, our presenting sponsor – and all of our award category partners who have taken the leap of faith with us and helped make the inaugural event possible. Winners will be announced on Thu, November 20. So without further ado, we’re thrilled to present the nominees for the RACER Creator Awards presented by Dunlop. CROWN CONTENT AWARDS Best Car Review Content: For creators producing detailed, insightful car reviews Best Cinematic Videos: High-production, storytelling-driven car videos Best DIY / How-To Content: Educational builds, repairs, and modification tutorials Best Educational / Explainer Content: Enviromental, technical or historical content for enthusiasts Best Motorsports Content Focused on racing-related content, teams, or events Best Tuning & Custom Builds: For showcasing modified, tuned, or custom vehicles Best Vlog: Personality-driven lifestyle content in the car world PLATFORM AWARDS Best Newsletter or Written Creator: Substack writers, journalists, or bloggers Best Podcast or Audio Content: For podcast hosts or audio content about cars Best Tik-Tok or Instagram Creator: Viral, short-form content creator Best YouTube Channel: Leading long-form video creator on YouTube K1 CIRCUIT COMMUNITY & CULTURE AWARDS Best Automotive Lifestyle Creator: Fashion, travel, or cultural content linked to cars Best Emerging Creator: Rising star with fast-growing influence Best Fan Engagement or Community Builder: Strong two-way audience engagement Best Female Automotive Creator: Celebrating top women in automotive content Best International Creator: Non–North American creator showcasing global car culture BEST BRAND NOMINEES
