Motorcycling Australia
Sport | Motorcycling |
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Founded | 1992 |
Affiliation | FIM |
Regional affiliation | Australia |
Headquarters | Melbourne, Victoria |
President | Peter Goddard (Acting) |
CEO | Peter Doyle |
Replaced | Auto Cycle Council of Australia |
(founded) | 1928 |
Official website | |
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Motorcycling Australia is the governing body for motorcycle racing in Australia, covering road racing, motocross, trials, supercross, dirt track, supermoto and speedway. Motorcycling Australia is affiliated with the international governing body, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), based in Geneva, Switzerland.
The body oversees state governing bodies Motorcycling New South Wales, Motorcycling Victoria, Motorcycling Queensland, Motorcycling South Australia, Motorcycling Western Australia, Motorcycling Tasmania and Motorcycling Northern Territory.
Originally formed in 1928 as the Auto Cycle Council of Australia (ACCA), the name changed to Motorcycling Australia in 1992. Today, the organisation has in excess of 21,000 competitors, more than 350 affiliated clubs, and over 3000 registered officials.
History
Originally formed in 1928 as the Auto Cycle Council of Australia (ACCA), the name changed to Motorcycling Australia in 1992.[1] The organisation joined the FIM in 1975.[2] Tday it has over 32,700 members, with over 350 affiliated clubs and 3000 officials.[3]
Series
Motorcycling Australia sanctions the following series:
- Australian Superbike Championship
- Australian Supercross Championship
- ProMX
- Australian Off Road Championship
- Australian Speedway Championship