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The '''Automobile and Touring Club of Greece''' ({{lang-el|Ελληνική Λέσχη Περιηγήσεων και Αυτοκινήτου}} (ΕΛΠΑ), ''Elliniki Leschi Periigiseon kai Aftokinitou'', '''ELPA''') is a Greek [[motor sports]] organisation which organizes every racing event in [[Greece]], including the world famous [[Acropolis Rally]].
The '''Automobile and Touring Club of Greece''' ({{langx|el|Ελληνική Λέσχη Περιηγήσεων και Αυτοκινήτου}} (ΕΛΠΑ), ''Elliniki Leschi Periigiseon kai Aftokinitou'', '''ELPA''') is a Greek [[motor sports]] organisation which organizes every racing event in [[Greece]], including the world famous [[Acropolis Rally]].


Founded in 1926 and a member of the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|International Automobile Federation]] (FIA) and the [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|International Federation of Motorcycling]] (FIM) since 1927, ELPA services Greek and foreign motorists inside and outside Greece. Before [[World War II]], ELPA had undertaken putting up [[traffic signs]] along the Greek road network, an effort financed from its own funds and continued until 1957, when the Greek Government undertook this responsibility. ELPA is also actively engaged in the tourist services sector, providing information and publishing maps - the first road maps of Greece were created by the ELPA.
Founded in 1926 and a member of the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|International Automobile Federation]] (FIA) and the [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|International Federation of Motorcycling]] (FIM) since 1927, ELPA services Greek and foreign motorists inside and outside Greece. Before [[World War II]], ELPA had undertaken putting up [[traffic signs]] along the Greek road network, an effort financed from its own funds and continued until 1957, when the Greek Government undertook this responsibility. ELPA is also actively engaged in the tourist services sector, providing information and publishing maps - the first road maps of Greece were created by the ELPA.


From its early years, ELPA has been involved in organizing national and international car and motorcycle races. The most prominent of these, the annual [[Acropolis Rally]], started in 1952 and provided a major boost to Greek tourism.
From its early years, ELPA has been involved in organizing national and international car and motorcycle races. The most prominent of these, was the annual [[Acropolis Rally]], which started in 1952 and provided a major boost to Greek tourism.


Since 1993, the racing department of ELPA supports the National [[Special Olympics]] Team, and especially the cycling team.
Since 1993, the racing department of ELPA has supported the National [[Special Olympics]] Team, especially the cycling team.


ELPA is reported to be now defunct,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-25|title=Κλείνει οριστικά η ΕΛΠΑ|url=https://motorplay.gr/%ce%ba%ce%bb%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%bd%ce%b5%ce%b9-%ce%bf%cf%81%ce%b9%cf%83%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ac-%ce%b7-%ce%b5%ce%bb%cf%80%ce%b1/|access-date=2020-11-14|website=Motorplay.gr|language=el}}</ref> but the Greek Ministry of Transport mentions it still as the authority that issues international driving licences.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=ΕΛΠΑ - Αν ταξιδέψετε με αυτοκίνητο στο εξωτερικό |language=el|url=https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o/item/6908-%CE%B5%CE%BB%CF%80%CE%B1--61992|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200427211202/http://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o/item/6908-%CE%B5%CE%BB%CF%80%CE%B1--61992 |archive-date=2020-04-27 |access-date=2020-11-17|website=Ministry of Transport of Greece}}</ref>
ELPA is reported to be now defunct,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-25|title=Κλείνει οριστικά η ΕΛΠΑ|url=https://motorplay.gr/%ce%ba%ce%bb%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%bd%ce%b5%ce%b9-%ce%bf%cf%81%ce%b9%cf%83%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ac-%ce%b7-%ce%b5%ce%bb%cf%80%ce%b1/|access-date=2020-11-14|website=Motorplay.gr|language=el}}</ref> but the Greek Ministry of Transport mentions it still as the authority that issues international driving licences.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=ΕΛΠΑ - Αν ταξιδέψετε με αυτοκίνητο στο εξωτερικό |language=el|url=https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o/item/6908-%CE%B5%CE%BB%CF%80%CE%B1--61992|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200427211202/http://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o/item/6908-%CE%B5%CE%BB%CF%80%CE%B1--61992 |archive-date=2020-04-27 |access-date=2020-11-17|website=Ministry of Transport of Greece}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 21:38, 26 October 2024

Automobile and Touring Club of Greece
SportMotorcycling
AbbreviationELPA
Founded1926
AffiliationFIM, FIA
Affiliation date1927
Official website
www.elpa.gr
Greece

The Automobile and Touring Club of Greece (Greek: Ελληνική Λέσχη Περιηγήσεων και Αυτοκινήτου (ΕΛΠΑ), Elliniki Leschi Periigiseon kai Aftokinitou, ELPA) is a Greek motor sports organisation which organizes every racing event in Greece, including the world famous Acropolis Rally.

Founded in 1926 and a member of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the International Federation of Motorcycling (FIM) since 1927, ELPA services Greek and foreign motorists inside and outside Greece. Before World War II, ELPA had undertaken putting up traffic signs along the Greek road network, an effort financed from its own funds and continued until 1957, when the Greek Government undertook this responsibility. ELPA is also actively engaged in the tourist services sector, providing information and publishing maps - the first road maps of Greece were created by the ELPA.

From its early years, ELPA has been involved in organizing national and international car and motorcycle races. The most prominent of these, was the annual Acropolis Rally, which started in 1952 and provided a major boost to Greek tourism.

Since 1993, the racing department of ELPA has supported the National Special Olympics Team, especially the cycling team.

ELPA is reported to be now defunct,[1] but the Greek Ministry of Transport mentions it still as the authority that issues international driving licences.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Κλείνει οριστικά η ΕΛΠΑ". Motorplay.gr (in Greek). 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  2. ^ "ΕΛΠΑ - Αν ταξιδέψετε με αυτοκίνητο στο εξωτερικό". Ministry of Transport of Greece (in Greek). Archived from the original on 2020-04-27. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
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