Since we all know how influential and powerful the FIM is in the world of motorcycle racing, let’s check out some of associations that are affiliated with it.
The first one on our list is the Union Europeenne de Motocyclisme (UEM). This group is the one responsible for races in Europe. This group started only in 1995 and now controls 21 national federations.
The next one is the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU), which is the governing body of motorcycle racing in Britain. This group is one of the founding members of the FIM. The ACU was founded as early as 1903. It aims to develop motorcycle sport through clubs or organization and arrange touring facilities for the club members. View full article »
All prestigious motorcycle races are always governed or administered by the FIM. Formally known as Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme, this body is the authority in motorcycle racing. They represent around 98 national motorcycle federations, and these are divided into continental unions.
This governing body in motorcycle racing was founded in Paris on December 21, 1904. It used to be called Federation Internationale des Clubs Motocyclistes or FICM. One of the founding members was the British Auto-Cycle Union (ACU). FICM was dissolved two years after, but like any strong federation, it was reborn in 1912, eight years after it was dissolved. It was also during that year when they relocated their headquarters to England.
The name FIM was born in 1949. After ten years, they transferred the HQ again, this time, to Geneva, Switzerland. Apparently, that was not the last time they transferred because in 1994, the headquarters relocated again to Mies, Switzerland. This is, they now had their own building. It was also the start of a progressive governing body in motorcycle racing. The FIM celebrated their centennial celebration last 2004. The celebration was held in Paris in October of that year.
There’s one motorcycle racing event that is very popular among the motorcycling community. It’s called the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race. It is more popular as the Isle of Man TT. This event is held on the Isle of Man. For many years, this was the most prestigious motorcycle racing even in the whole world.
The first Isle of Man race was called the International Auto-Cycle Tourist Trophy. That race was held on May 28, 1907. The winner of the single-cylinder class that year was Charlie Collier. He was a British motorcycle racer. He won the Isle of Man TT two times in his career. For the twin cylinder class, the winner was Rem Fowler. Rem, also a British motorcycle racer, was driving a Peugeot that year when he won the race. View full article »
