PRESS RESOURCES

Media can access the show floor during show hours at the Charlotte Convention Center on June 3-5, and the zMAX Dragway in Cabarrus County on June 6-7.

Media can access the show during the hours indicated below.

Media credentials are available for working media in the automotive, aftermarket, automotive racing, motorsports and related industry areas. This includes but is not limited to reporters, editors, camera crew members, photographers, social media influencers and content creators.

You may be asked to provide proof that you are a working member of the media. This could include:

• PDF or JPG of editorial work that includes a byline, publication name and date of publication, etc.
• Web links to your bylined work in the form of print, photo, audio or video
• Links to coverage published on social media
• A business card with a corresponding driver’s license
• Photo credited photography

Registrations are pending until approved. All registrations are being qualified and vetted. If you do not meet the above listed qualifications, enthusiasts are able to purchase a ticket for Thursday at the show.

Media registration for the show opens in February 2025 at www.TheHPX.com under the media tab.

You can pick up your media credential in the Media Room located at (TBD) during the posted hours in the Run of Show.

Please note there are no activities at zMAX on Wednesday and Thursday.

Yes, members of the media can register on-site at the Media Room in the convention center or at

the zMAX Dragway. Pre-registration is encouraged for those who wish to secure access in advance.

There is no cost for qualified/approved media to attend HPX 2025 and HPX LIVE.

Yes, there’s a Media Room located (TBD) in the convention center.

MONDAY, JUNE 2. 2025: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025: 7:00AM – 4:00PM

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025: 7:00AM – 4:00PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025: 7:00AM – 3:00PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025: 1:00PM – 9:00PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025: 10:00AM-9:00PM

• Press information from exhibitors
• Internet access/WiFi
• Workstations
• Refreshments and snacks

Note: There is a UPS office center located in the convention center for additional printing and copying needs.

Your media credential access includes photo and video equipment required to do your job. However, due to the sensitive nature of new products and unique booth displays, photography and video recording of any booth or product requires the express permission the exhibitor. HPX will also have photography and video from the show available on its website at www.TheHPX.com.

Drones | UAVs of any kind are not allowed on the show floor at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Two-wheel hand trucks/carts are permitted. Motorized carts and carries are not allowed on the convention center floor.

Hoverboards of any kind are NOT allowed on the floor at the Charlotte Convention Center.

No. Please be prepared to carry your equipment with your own handcart.

Yes! You can look at the show floor plan on the website in advance of the show, and the HPX mobile app will be available to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play closer to the show. This will highlight important show details including exhibitors, show floor map, educational programming, mixers, newsworthy events and happenings.

HPX will bring together the entire automotive aftermarket industry. Attendees at HPX will include:

• Chassis Shops
• Retailers
• Restoration Shops
• Speed Shops
• Repair Shops
• Builders
• Tuners
• Sanctioning Bodies
• Enthusiasts
• Media

The HPX 2025 Mobile App will have information on the show schedule, a map, exhibitors, etc., when it becomes available. In addition, on the HPX website, the ATTEND page will have all of the event information. This page will be updated often, so check back regularly.

No. Public relations, marketing, social media and video production team members representing exhibitors and manufactures do not qualify for media credentials. In addition, those who solicit and charge companies to be covered do not qualify for media access.

Media are welcome to attend the sessions open to all exhibitors and attendees of the show to cover the event. Attendance at private functions and mixers are at the approval and discretion of the organizer.

Exhibiting media need to register through the exhibitor hub and follow the guidelines and directions. You will also receive media credentials.

Please contact the HPX Communications Team at:

Pam Flores, 313-590-9627, [email protected]

Dan Flores, 313-418-2374, [email protected]