The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) is the governing body of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. It represents 90 national motorcycle federations that are divided into six regional continental unions. Grand Prix motorcycle racing refers to the premier categories of motorcycle road racing. ... A motorcycle (or motorbike) is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. ...

There are five motorcycle-racing disciplines that FIM covers, encompassing 34 world championships and prizes: road racing, motocross, trial, enduro, and track racing. FIM is also involved in many non-racing activities that promote the sport, its safety, and support relevant public policy. Road racing can be a term involving foot races, bicycle races, or automobile races. ... Motocross is form of motorcycle or ATV racing held on off road on enclosed circuits. ... A motorcycle trial (also referred to as observed trials) is a non speed event on specialist motorcycles. ...

History

The FIM was born from the Fédération Internationale des Clubs Motocyclistes (FICM), which itself was founded in Paris, France on December 21, 1904. In 1906, the FICM was dissolved, but reborn in 1912 with the headquarters now located in England. The Six Days Reliability Trial was held the next year, the first international event held by the new incarnation. The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1912 is a leap year starting on Monday. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion...

The name was changed to the Fédération Internationale Motocycliste (FIM) in 1949, the same year that also saw the first race of the famed Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix. The headquarters were transferred to Geneva, Switzerland in 1959. Coat of arms of the Canton of Geneva Coat of arms of the City of Geneva Geneva (French: Genève, German: Genf, Italian: Ginevra, Romansh Genevra, Spanish: Ginebra) is the second-most populous city in Switzerland (after Zurich), located where Lake Geneva (French: Lac de Genève or Lac L... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

1994 saw the headquarters relocated once again, this time to Mies, Switzerland, and occupy its own building for the first time, shaped like a stylized motorcycle. The name was changed again in 1998 to the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) at the congress in Cape Town, South Africa. The same year, the FIM was given provisional status of recognition by the International Olympic Committee, and gained full status in 2000 at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Missing image The central area of Cape Town as seen from Table Mountain. ... The International Olympic Committee is an organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894 to reinstate the Ancient Olympic Games held in Greece, and organise this sports event every four years. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Categories: 2000 Summer Olympics ... Sydney Harbour looking south from the vicinity of the Sydney Harbour Bridge towards the CBD skyline; the Opera House is visible in the background on the left. ...

2004 marks the centenary and celebrations are due to be held at the congress in Paris in October. 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ...

External links

• Fédération Internationale du Motocycle (http://www.fim.ch)