International Motorcycling Federation
| Name | International Motorcycling Federation (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) |
| Abbreviation | FIM |
| Foundation date | December 21, 1904 |
| Jurisdiction | International |
| President | Jorge Viegas |
| Headquarters | Mies, Switzerland |
| Address | 11, route Suisse 1295 Mies - Switzerland |
| Website | http://www.fim-live.com/ |
FIM is the international governing body for motorcycle racing that represents 113 national motorcycle federations, divided into six regional continental unions. The federation not only governs the standard regulations and conduction but also participates in various non-racing activities for the development and promotion of sport, concerning the safety of athletes and relevant public policies.
History
The original federation was Fédération Internationale des Clubs Motocyclistes (FICM) that raised in France on 21st December 1904 due to the dispute in September 1904 during the International Cup regarding the winning conditions. The name was changed to Fédération Internationale Motocycliste (FIM) in 1949 and the headquarters switched to Switzerland. In 1998, the Federation was again renamed as Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). The same year, it received the provisional status of recognition from the International Olympic Committee and gained full recognition during the 2000 Summer Olympics. In 2004, the Federation marked its centenary.
