FIM Europe MAG 1/2018

Nr 1/2018 - January February

THE NON SPORTING COUNCIL ALESSANDRO: SAMBUCO:

A LOOK AT THE PAST YEAR PUBLIC AFFAIRS:

JOHN CHATTERTON-ROSS REFLECTS ON 2017

NON SPORTING COMMISSIONS:

THE ANALYSIS OF SILVIO MANICARDI

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: THE ANALYSIS OF MARTIN DE GRAAFF

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FIM Europe Director of Public Affairs John Chatterton-Ross reflects on 2017

FIM Europe General Secretariat: a look at the past year

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Non Sporting Commissions; the analysis of Silvio Manicardi

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FIM Europe Non-Sporting Council in Rome Fiumicino

European Championships: the analysis of Martin de Graaff FIM EUROPE MAG

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In the photo, Alessandro Sambucoe

FIM Europe General Secretariat A look at the past year At the end of 2017, we’ve asked the Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco for an analysis of the year from the point of view of the General Secreteriat, which has its headquarters at Rome, in Italy.

Here is his analysis.

The year that has just ended has had as a high point the 2017 FIM Europe Congress in Rome. The General Secretariat was directly involved in the organization after the

cancellation of the Congress scheduled in Luxembourg. In reality we are always busy organizing the Congresses but normally we are joined by the FMN hosting them.

For the Rome Congress we have met every need with the limited human resources we have available, ensuring at the same time ordinary (and sometimes extraordinary) activities. The result has however filled me with pride and for this I thank the staff once again.

My glance at the recent past cannot but dwell once again on the activity we have already started in 2011, but which has been consolidated above all in the last four years: the historical documentation of all the activities carried out during the years by FIM Europe. Everything that has happened in the past, the actions taken by people and the big and small facts of the history of FIM Europe represent our historical memory. This must

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also represent a starting point for new initiatives that cannot do without what has been done in the past. To manage the FIM Europe Archive the General Secretariat performs its duties and functions in accordance with archival principles, with regard to the creation, maintenance and disposition of current and semi-current records, including electronic and multimedia records, the selection and acquisition of records for archival custody, the safeguarding, preservation and conservation of archives in their care, and the arrangement, description, publication and making available for use of those documents.

"Tempus fugit". We are going to close another four years. It was a four-year period full of activities and communication. I believe that the organizational efforts to create the best working conditions for General Assembly, Management Council, Executive Board, Commissions, Panels, Working Groups have given excellent results in terms of 4

efficiency and comfort in relation to travels, accommodation and meeting rooms. The new formulas of meetings for the Sporting and Non-Sporting Commissions that have seen the constant presence of the President and Council Presidents have certainly facilitated a great circulation of information among the Members and the consolidation of their identity and sense of belonging.

Looking nowadays We are constantly working to increase efficiency levels and streamline procedures. Once we have reached the necessary level of quality, standardization and computerization (objectively very close to be achieved) we will also be able to offer a "turnkey" package aimed at managing a CONU, in case one of our "sisters" CONU wants to use it.

We continue our research into best practices within the European FMNs administrations with the aim of enhancing and communicating virtuous practices and ma-

king them available to FMNs who need them. I must say that on these occasions it is a pleasure to deepen the knowledge of my colleagues Secretaries General with whom we are gradually creating an even greater interaction. It is thanks to this interaction that mutual trust is created and that level of friendly confidence that improves the flow of information and the solution of problems.

Even the occasions represented

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by the events of the FIM Eu- A look forward rope Club contribute signifi- All the challenges that the fucantly to this. ture will impose on us (socioI must say that I am really sati- demographic changes, new sfied with the relationship that commercial scenarios with rehas been created with most of percussions on the circulating our European colleagues! fleet of motorcycles in Europe, Ther Another front on which we are evolution of autonomous driworking transversely at the ving of cars with implications continental level is that of edu- on the safety of the circulation cation. The recent Advanced of two wheels, continuous new Course in Motorcycling Mana- legislative scenarios with regement held at the University percussions on the sporting of the Foro Italico in Rome sees practice of motorcycling, envicollaborations with other ronmental issues, etc.) presupCountries under consideration pose the possession of the only from the next edition. There is quality that will enable us to already a collaboration with overcome these challenges: the University of Nurburgring the Resiliency, in other terms, (GER) and contacts are under the ability to recover quickly way with Great Britain and Por- from difficulties. tugal.

Above all, we Administrations

will have to guarantee to our Governance the possibility of having Executive Staff constantly updated on the different emerging issues so that we can prepare the necessary answers. These answers will necessarily have to provide high quality levels and very short reaction times. Today it is unthinkable not to react short times but to do this we need the right subjective skills, specific knowledge and flexibility.

This is the only solution to produce an adequate output.

This will be our duty, as FIM Europe Administration, for the future.

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FIM Europe Director of Public Affairs John Chatterton-Ross reflects on 2017 John Chatterton-Ross

Q. What was your highlight of 2017?

A. The 17th September when Ana Carrasco won the World Championship Supersport 300 race!

Q. That is a surprising answer from our representative to Brussels, any connection from Ana’s win to the work you do?

A. That is why it is my highlight of 2017. Motorcycling needs more women riders. In sport this is significant. We see nothing unusual in women and men competing on equal terms in equestrian sports.

To see this in motorcycling sport is fantastic.

It is good the 300cc category is promoted as these motorcycles are cost effective for sport and road use, and as Ana proved on the track, a woman can race as well as any man. It is good politically too, making motorcycling more mainstream. Not just an activity for men.

Q. Are there other barriers to

more women riding?

A. A woman can drive a large car as well as a small one. The seats can be adjusted. With motorcycles there is little effort by the manufacturers to make bikes that fit women and shorter men. I have no idea why motocross derived suspension is used on many road motorcycles. It is more expensive, and in winter riding the risk of corrosion to the linkage is considerable if you are riding in wet climates. It makes the seat height very high. It is completely pointless as a road motorcycle does not need a large range of suspension movement.

This means many women and shorter men have to buy the cruiser style motorcycle if they want a low seat and larger engine. This is fine for some, but not for everyone. Cruisers are great on long straight roads but that is far from the case in many parts of Europe.

Q. Is there any sign of progress?

A. Some manufacturers are now entering what is called the “world” motorcycle market. Motorcycles that can be sold in all markets with a mid-sized engine and in a variety of styles that do not end up with a very high seat.

There are signs that production

will be centred in India, in partnerships between companies from the west or Japan with Indian companies.

Q. What about developments in the industry generally?

A. The motorcycle industry is global. In Europe France is the country where the new Yamaha MT 125cc is manufactured. Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and Austria are also major motorcycle manufacturing countries. When it comes to factories outside of Europe then companies have very different approaches.

Most have joint ventures with others – this is seen with many examples in India. The exception is Triumph with their three factories in Thailand. These are fully owned by Triumph and run by Triumph management. There is frequent exchange of production between those plants and the two back in the UK. Q. Of all the issues in Brussels is there one that really stands out as a problem?

A. Yes. The Vnuk case. This threat has hung over the sport since the judgment was given in 2014. Together with the FIA we are making progress to an eventual solution. President Dr Srb was appointed to lead this work by FIM President Ippolito. A survey was sent to all affected FMNs and the result was the same opinion as the FIA and the insurance industry on the best way forward. The EU Commission received over 3500

responses to its consultation.

Q. Is that a lot for an issue like this?

A. Yes, normally these consultations only attract replies of a few hundred stakeholders. It shows how many sectors are affected. I am sure the scale of the response will result in more delays before a revising text is sent to the European Parliament and Council. We are well prepared for the time we reach that stage.

Q. Are there any issues that have been finalised in 2017?

A. 2017 saw the publication of the GEAR 2030 report by the European Union. The final meeting was attended by FIM Board member Jos Driessen in the Berlaymont building in Brussels. This deals with the strategic future of the motorcycle and automotive industries in Europe. Now comes the implementation of the recommendations.

Q. Any in particular?

A. Yes, for Europe to make progress on battery electric vehicles there is a lot to do as the report points out. We need much more infrastructure and also more to be done on battery production.

Otherwise electric vehicles will remain as they are today – very expensive and a tiny proportion compared to petrol.

Q. It is now established to hold a conference within the context of the annual FIM Europe Congress.

How do you feel the event went this year?

A. I think the team led by JeanPierre Moreau and Silvio Manicardi did a great job. It was an honour for us that member of the European Parliament Wim van de Camp came and spoke. Not only at the conference but also next day at the General Assembly. We also had time to speak with him at length informally over the weekend. Earlier in the year President Dr Srb and Vice President Martin de Graaff held talks with him in Brussels.

The theme was well chosen as the subject of “connected vehicles” is important for the future.

Q. Why do you say that?

A. There is the potential to reduce collisions particularly at junctions outside of towns where often speeds are higher. We know that this type of collision is a major factor in road safety.

Q. Does this also fit with all the stories in the media now about automated and semi-automated cars?

A. Yes, it is all part of the same picture. I would stress that the fully automated car with no steering wheel, no controls, no driver - only passengers! Is still a long way in the future.

Q. What about semi-automated cars that riders have to share the roads with?

A. They are already with us!

Q. Really?

A. Yes. Now mainly on premium cars but we will soon see these features on more cars. Systems include: • Autonomous emergency braking (both at city speeds and for highway use) • Lane assist – where if the driver loses concentration there is a warning and a small automatic correction of the steering • Road sign recognition that

Wim van de Camp and Inside the Berlaymont, Brussels – headquarters of the European Commission

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helps with the speed limit being shown inside the car on the control panel • Advanced cruise control • Systems that help the driver park easily in a small space There are claims by some companies that their safety systems also recognise pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. As we saw with a collision in Norway when a Tesla car hit the rear end of a motorcycle they do not always recognise motorcycles.

Q. Staying with the FIM Europe Congress this year – any other aspects that connect with your work and that of the team led by Jean-Pierre Moreau?

A. Yes. The 2017 Congress saw the launch of revised agreed position papers between FIM Europe and FEMA. These were written in 2015 and the plan is to revise them every two years as we did this year.

Anyone can write a long document - and it won’t be read by busy politicians and officials. These are

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FIM Europe at FIM Policy Debate in Brussels

short precise papers on all the main issues we face today. Any FMN in any part of FIM Europe can use these papers with national and local authorities.

(The position papers can be found at the following link: http://www.fimeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Position-Papers-2 017-FINAL-per-Website.pdf) We said a formal goodbye to Morten Hansen from Norway who was chair of the co-operation group. He has now retired from his work in motorcycling. He is still a rider! For 2018 Francesca Marozza of FMI will chair the group.

Q. You mentioned battery electric when speaking about the GEAR 2030 report.

That was the theme for the FIM annual debate in Brussels?

A. Yes, as you see in the photograph BMW kindly loaned us one of their new scooters for the photocall outside the EU Parliament in Brussels.

This scooter uses the technology that BMW employ in their electric car

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although it needs a smaller number of cells than the car – but they are the same design.

Amongst the speakers were students from the STORM project in the Netherlands. They designed, built and rode an electric motorcycle around the world in eighty days (https://www.storm-eindhoven.com) The panel included speakers from industry, those involved with scooter renting systems in cities and Greg Archer from the environmental campaigning organisation Transport and Environment which is very active in Brussels.

Q. Finally, earlier in the year we spoke about motorcycle clothing and new laws coming in 2018. Any more news?

The Storm all electric motorcycle

A. I will make a presentation on this to a conference in Finland early in 2018. In April the new law will come into force and motorcycling clothing will have to be tested as a whole garment.

Not just the impact protectors. I think the situation for riders will be very confusing.

Fortunately much of the clothing sold in Europe is identical to that marketed in Australia and New Zealand. They are developing a star rating system for assessing clothing. I think that will be very useful and with the internet we will be able to access the information here in Europe too.

This will be our duty, as FIM Europe Administration, for the future.

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Europ ean Europe pionsh an Cham Champ ionshiips: ps: The analysis of FIM Europ e Euro pe 1 st Depu Deputtyy Pre sident Pres ident Martin de Graa ff Graaff At the end of 2017 we’ve asked for analysis of the European Championships to Martin de Graaff, FIM Europe 1st Deputy President and Chairman of the Sporting Council. Here are his reflections.

Looking back to the 2017 season we notice many highlights but also some less positive points – for example in many events organisers had to work hard on their tracks in bad weather conditions. On the other side, the crowded motorsport calendar was attractive for an increasing number of participants.

In this time of the year all Federations celebrate the successes of the Regional, National, European or World Champions with prize-giving ceremonies. After this the riders take decisions about the next step in their careers.

Riders and Federations are satisfied with the new digital platform to issue the licenses, which now is operating well after some minor starting problems.

During the last meetings of all Commissions in October and November the Management Council received a long list of proposals for the various motorsport disciplines. In the meeting in December everything was discussed and approved. The calendar with in total 220 events for European Champions or Cups shows the

interest of Federations, promoters and organisers.

The successful pyramid models in several disciplines are the example for other disciplines, young riders must have the possibilities to plan their careers for the next steps up to the European or World Championships.

News for 2018 in random order Motoball The Motoball Commission talked and worked for a long time about future items and good developments.

Even a delegation from Russia attended the meeting in order to introduce the prestigious Europe Championship in Kovrov in August 2018. Also the Juniors will play for their official European Cup in the same week. The organiser will build a big grandstand for this occasion and for the future of Motoball, which is very popular in this country.

Besides this

event, a new competition is planned - a Motoball league.

This event is divided into two regions. East with Russia, Ukraine and Belarus and West, with France, Lithuania and Germany (the Netherlands are playing in the German competition). The best two regions will play qualifying rounds before May. In September the Semi-Finals and Finals will take place. The Juniors will contribute to the future, in France and perhaps in other

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competitions the development of electric bikes will go on. In the UK two teams have given a presentation in a Motorshow as promotion for this sport.

Trial The Trial Commission evaluated 2017 and showed the statistics with the number of licenses in all categories. This shows the need to pay more attention to the young riders. In the 2018 calendar there will be four events in all categories.

The Commission debated a long term strategy, which will be presented when completed.

Vintage Two candidates from Belgium and Sweden will enter the Commission, members from different Federations are good for the development of the Vintage events. Chairman JosĂŠ Campos Costa cannot continue to chair this Commission for personal reasons, and his successor is Igor Boskovic from Croatia. The Commission is responsible for many events in all kinds of disciplines. Important is the way of showing and using classic motorbikes. The cooperation with FIVA is welcome.

FIVA is a partner of the FIM and is important in the lobby for vintage bikes in several countries. The Vintage Commission is responsible for the regulations and organisation of sporting events with vintage motorcycles. In the world of Vintage bikes there is a lot of potential to extend to more activities, and the Commission members are in contact with their national Federations to increase the 10

events.

Supermoto During the meeting in Fiumicino the Commission chairman had a long and good meeting with representatives of the promoter (whose name is XIEM).

The rules for the S1 and Supermoto Lites Trophy have been renewed.

The new starting procedure has been simplified and will take less time. For young riders there will be events on tracks with asphalt only.

The Commission presented the draft of the 2018 calendar, which will be definitive after the next agreements with the Federations and organisers.

Enduro and Rally Some renovation in the class structure has been decided: the U20 class will turn into the U21 to harmonize with the FIM classes.

The Commission proposed already in the Congress meeting to introduce an E (electric) class.

The European Superenduro Cup will be held together with some FIM rounds, and some events are already in the calendar. In the European Championship Enduro calendar we have 4 events on the calendar. For the Extreme Enduro the rules will remain the same, this is also the case for the Bajas.

The All Terrain rallies will take place in Greece and Romania.

The number of Cross Country Cups will increase. FIM Europe has the intention to cooperate with existing events in the various countries.

In 2018 there will be 2 European Snowmobile Enduro events: Romania and Finland.

Track Racing The Commission has discussed the procedure of the nominations for Wild Card riders in the Euro Championships Bureau (Commission Chairman, Vice Chairman, Race Director). The reason is the change in the qualifying system for the 2018 Speedway Finals.

New is also the European U19 Speedway Team Cup. The SEC finals were successful, except some events under bad weather conditions - this is also

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the case for Grass Track races.

Drag Racing The Drag Racing Commission this year needed more meeting time in order to develop new regulations and proposals.

The two events in Santa Pod and the race in Hockenheim were successful again. In the last Santa Pod event even after heavy rain the track crew did a brilliant job to make the races possible. The negotiations with the Scandinavian countries for expanding the competition seem to be positive.

In all events the job of the technical specialist of the Commission will be particularly delicate - the technical rules are very important in this high-speed discipline.

The development of the Junior Dragbikes is also important - young riders are the future of Drag Racing sport.

Positive is the increase of the Super Street Bike. Every year we see more riders in this spectacular class.

Road Racing In a special working group the Pyramid Model for Road Race has been discussed with specialists from Federations and organisations and Commission members. It is not an easy task to develop the route for young riders from a basic level up to the international championships and the European Championship to the World Championship classes.

The conclusion is that more federations must be involved with their programs for a future structure. Another working group evaluated the Mini Road Race to take decisions for the several classes and the future championship. The Commission planned one event on the 2018 calendar.

The Moto2 and the new Talent Cup are successful in the CEV Repsol races, the regulations will be updated. The organiser of the Supermono ESA

stopped with this class, but another promoter/organiser has interest to continue. A contract for 5 years has been signed with a promoter form Hungary for the Street Free Style Cup. On the Hillclimb calendar there is is a sufficient number of races: 6 events in 4 counties. A number of articles in the regulations are changed. In the ICGP Cup events was the average number of starters 28, this class will be continued. In the Alpe Adria Motorcycle Union the 300 Supersport European Cup is increasing in the number of races and participants.

The Endurance Cup started in France, in 2018 more Endurance races will take place.

This will possible be in conjunction with other international endurance races. The Stocksport 1000 and the Supersport 600 will go on in the WC Superbike races in 8 European events.

Motocross & Snowcross The classes will be unchanged in 2018, again with a big number of events on the European Championship Calendar. A new class will be added in the program - the Yamaha 125 Cup. The number of events will be discussed with Yamaha Europe.

On the quad calendar there will be again 6 races. New for this class is the qualifying race on Saturday, following to a request of the riders. The Sidecar and Quads of Nations, after a successful event in Cingoli, in 2018 will be organised in Denmark. The European MX of Nations and Women MXoN will take place in Poland.

A contract for 3 years has been signed with the new pro-

moter of the European Supercross. This promoter, Sportainment, organised already one successful event in Gdansk (P) in November. The European Snowcross will be organised in Finland; however, the date and the venue is still under negotiation. New is a European Watercross Cup, also in Finland. Finland has experience with Watercross on Snowmobiles.

The MXGP Academy organised in 8 MXGP’s the activity for young riders and their parents. After this season the team was busy with the trainthe trainers program in Germany and Latvia. The training in the South of Spain is planned in this time of the year.

The requests of Federations and the planning of events is almost ready. Next year the team will also travel to Russia for the training of young riders and trainers.

In general the FIM Europe Sporting Commissions are satisfied, motorsport on this level is increasing. This is all made possible by the Federations, their organisers, riders and all our promoters.

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Silvio Manicardi, FIM Europe 2nd Deputy President and Chairman of the Non-Sporting Council

Non Sporting Commissions; the analysis of FIM Europe 2nd Deputy President Silvio Manicardi At the end of 2017, a year with quite many different activities, we have asked Silvio Manicardi, 2nd Deputy President and Chairman of the Non Sporting Council, to give us an overview of the main items on the “political” table and achievements of the Non Sporting Commissions.

FIM Europe, as the name says, is the CONU representing Europe. What is happening from the “political side” in this Continent?

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Europe is an area where many rules and regulations are born, which are later followed by other areas in the World.

FIM Europe closely follows the different proceedings representing our point of view.

Regarding our PTW (Powered Two Wheels) world there are some issues of particular interest and I think that electric mobility and automated driving are the most exciting and also worrying ones.

There is a very interesting document that I strongly recommend to read and it is Gear 2030-High Level Group-Final

report, which can be found at the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/growth /content/high-level-groupgear-2030-report-on-automotive-competitiveness-and-sust ainability_en The European Commission imagines with a high percentage of electric vehicles and self driving cars in Europe by the not so distant 2030- just 12 years from now! This will oblige us to reconsider our use of PTW especially in towns.

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Public Affairs Commission ( FIM Europe/FEMA relations This year the relations have reached a higher level with meetings in Rome, the European city with the highest number of PTW in daily use and in Brussels. A revised version of the position papers has been finalised and distributed to all Federations at our Congress in Rome. It can be found at the following link: http://www.fimeurope.com/wpcontent/uploads/2017/08/P osition-Papers-2017-FINALper-Website.pdf It is interesting to note the new study on mobility in towns performed with help of FEMA members and FIM Europe Federations. http://www.femaonline.eu/website/index.ph

p/library/mobility-test2017/ We invited also FIVA (the Historical Vehicle Association) to attend the meeting in Brussels in order to have the same understanding of all problems that our PTW world is facing. One critical item is the free circulation of ancient motorcycles in many European cities.

FIM Europe Congress in Rome As usual during our annual Congress we have organised the “Safety and Mobility” conference.

This year the subject was the quite boiling: Sharing the road with Robots - When Motorcycle Meets Automation.

This theme has raised a lot of interest with the presenta-

tions of high level experts and also due to the presence of European Parliament Member Mr Wim van de Camp, who explained the European Parliament Position.

The presentations of our speaker can be downloaded on FIM Europe website: http://www.fimeurope.com/road-safetyconference/#1472637232578 -c5ae9073-22d1 The Road Safety conference can be watched also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=0dDY8UzQ0t4&t=30 37s Touring Commission Tour Assistant In 2016 the Commission decided to start with a Course to prepare better the “Tour As-

From left, Morten Hansen FEMA, Ian Churchlow FEMA, Doede Bakker FIVA, Rolf Frieling FEMA, Jesper Christensen FIM, Francesca Marozza FIM Europe, Palmino Poli FIVA, Dolf Willinger FEMA, Silvio Manicardi FIM Europe, Wim Taal FEMA. Photo ©Wim Taal

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Silvio Manicardi, FIM Europe 2nd Deputy President and Chairman of the Non-Sporting Council, during his speech at the Road Safety Conference. Below, a moment of the Conference, during John ChattertonRoss’ speech

sistants� to accompany safely touring groups with their motorcycles.

The Course was held in Spain using the good facilities of Honda and 10 participants were successfully trained and received the FIM Europe diploma.

The course was so successful that two participants found an immediate job in Greece.

Based on this success story, the Commission worked to organise the second Course which will be held again in Spain the 19th of April 2018.

Hotel program This program is developing but not at the same speed in all regions. Next January the Touring Commission will meet and has this item on the agenda. The ob-

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jective is to improve the situation with the obvious support of the National Federations.

FIM Europe Club Realized with great commitment by the Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco, also this year the FIM Europe Club took place, this time kindly organised by the French Federation, and had its headquarters in the city of Blois.

It was attended also by Jesper Christensen, Director of FIM Public Affairs Commission and FIM Europe CAP member, and Nils Freivalds, Chairman of the FIM Europe Touring

Commission, and it was good to see how many people co-operating inside FIM Europe have chosen to go to the event by motorcycle. To see the full report of the event, this is the link to the Magazine: https://issuu.com/fimeurope/d ocs/fim_europe_mag_5-2017

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The Marketing, Promotion & Industry Commission

Marketing, Promotion & Industry Commission Magazine The publication of the Magazine is continuing with attractive issues and the steps suggested by the Commission are giving positive results with an increasing number of readers.

Website The new and visually more modern site has been widely appreciated and continuously updated with both sport and

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non-sport information.

The Commission is also studying the possibility to create an online shop with a full line of items with the FIM Europe brand.

Environment Commission As already announced last year the Commission in aiming to become a real centre of information regarding environment issues, apart following the already well known activity of control of venues, to show the best possible environmental

performance. An interesting example of this innovative approach is the publication of a study to reduce noise impact is on FIM Europe website: http://www.fimeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/AN-ARCHITECTUR AL-SOLUTION-FOR-GROUNDSOUND-LEVEL-REDUCTION.pdf It is a study concerning sound level reduction in airports but it might be similarly used in our circuits.

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FIM Europe Non-Sporting Council in Rome Fiumicino

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Public Affairs and Road Safety Commission, chaired by Jean-Pierre Moreau

The FIM Europe Non-Sporting Council was held in Rome/Fiumicino (Italy) and was preceded by three Non-Sporting Commission Meetings: “Public Affairs and Road Safety”, “Marketing, Promoting and Industry” and “Touring”. The “Environment” Commission will meet at the end of March in Warsaw but its Chairman was attending the Non Sporting Council.

Mr Silvio Manicardi, FIM Europe Vice-President, said: «As you can see from the report of each Chairman, the Commissions did very good work, both in revising the activities of 2017 and preparing for 2018. The results were shared with Mr Damiano Zamana, Programmes Director of FIM. «Apart from the internal activity, there are a couple of external items that are worth our attention.

«First, the new developments in automated and semi-automated driving. This poses potential road safety problems for riders. It is essential this technology is designed to take account of all other road users.

Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and drivers of conventional cars that do not have these new systems fitted.

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electric mobility which is coming fast with new motorcycles and scooters coming to the market. We believe the new FIM electric racing series will accelerate the development of this in particular in increasing the range of these vehicles and the speed with which the batteries can be recharged».

«I am very happy with the results of today’s meetings», said FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb. «The beyond sport activities, our second pillar, get more and more importance and are growing very fast. Political decisions and legislation have a huge impact on the sport and riding in general. It is our responsibility to be as close as possible to the decision makers and to be proactive.

«The presence of FIM Programmes Director Damiano Zamana was important as a signal of our close cooperation with the FIM Administration».

Public Affairs and Road Safety Commission, chaired by JeanPierre Moreau «We had an interesting meeting - the challenge is to show how strong our organization is and how many people it represents. Motorcycling faces our

new world of automation, electrification, electronics and other new technologies. FIM Europe will look to organise a symposium on the future of motorcycling under the banner “We, the riders”.

«The 2017 “mobility test” of FEMA shows once again that motorcycling is the winner in urban mobility. We will always highlight this when speaking to authorities that too often only focus on public transport and cycling. FMI participated in this alongside FEMA with mobility tests in Bologna and Florence.

«We will promote the new website www.fim-publicaffairs.com «We commenced planning for our next Road Safety Conference, which will be held in Nantes at the FIM Europe Congress about the link between racing and normal road use of motorcycles. In this way, we will have a more dynamic event.

For example, air bag clothing used in sports and in some high end road suits. A second theme will be electro-mobility. Yamaha is joining BMW in the production of new electric scooters including a new Yamaha electric scooter in the A1 category. The development of electric power (in particular increased range) will be stimulaFIM Europe Mag 1/2018

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Marketing, Promotion and Industry Commission, chaired by Stjin Rentmeesters

ted by the new FIM series for electric racing motorcycles».

Marketing, Promotion and Industry Commission, chaired

by Stjin Rentmeesters «The Marketing Commission analysed the results of the survey sent to all FIM Europe Federations in 2017. With this data the Commission will work on a new presentation of FIM Europe and its member Federations.

«The Commission has also worked on a new project to launch a webstore with official FIM Europe items including teeshirts, sweaters and other products. The project was presented to the FIM Europe President and Vice President and will now be proposed to the Board.

«The FIM Europe website and Facebook page and magazine were analysed and proposals for further improvement were made».

Touring Commission, chaired

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Commission looks forward to a productive co-operation with the new members and their active involvement in the Projects the Commission is working on, such as Tour Assistant training and the Motorcycle – Friendly Hotels Programme.

«The Commission is prepared to run the 2nd Tour Assistant Training in Barcelona, Spain, on April 14. We will gather participants from various countries, so the Tour Assistant Programme is recognized by more National Federations.

«The Motorcycle – Friendly Hotels program is the challenging one, however the FIM and the FIM Europe will facilitate the promotion via their web-sites providing additional logo and promotion tools. The Commission has also updated the new tariffs for the Hotels for the next two years according to the Purchasing Power Parities (PPP) according to the EUROSTAT data on countries’ economical development.

«Besides, thanks to Mr. Silvio Manicardi, the FIM Europe Vice-President, the Motodays event in Rome from 8th to 11th March, will have a dedicated stand for moto-tourism where all the moto-touring activities, including those of FIM Europe will be promoted. –

Alongside the other non sporting aspects of FIM Europe.

The Touring Commission also contributed to an FIM Europe Position Paper on electric PTWs, automated vehicles and zero-emission policies. This will be used by FIM Europe to inform decision makers in Brussels as they make policy in these areas».

Environment Commission, chaired by Adamo Leonzio In absence of the Commission, which will meet at the of March in Warsaw, the Chairman Adamo Leonzio made a presentation of the activity as follows.

«After the Congress in Rome, the Environment Commission has restarted its activity operating in all the aspects connected to environmental issues according to its rules and programmes.

«The Green Education Strategy (GES) has been developed during the second half of 2017.

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moting motorcycling sport to raise the environmental quality.

This leads to the creation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) that takes into account all aspects related to the environment.

«Among the new activities of the Commission, is the publication of a document related to the ground sound level reduction. It consists in two sections: research into the technological world of all those innovations that lead to increased environmental compatibility in human activities; showing to the world good ini-

tiatives by our Federations, organisers and competitors, to encourage respect for the environment.

«In March, the Commission will meet in Warsaw to plan for the FIM Europe Congress in Nantes. The Commission is also developing the “What’s new in environment” page in the FIM Europe website with new information».

Environment Commission Chairman, Adamo Leonzio The Non Sporting Council

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From the left Alessandro Sambuco, FIM Europe Secretary General, Michal Sikora, FIM Europe Treasurer, Dr Wolfgang Srb, FIM Europe President, Martin de Graaff, 1st Deputy President, Silvio Manicardi, 2nd Deputy President

FIM Europe Executive Board Following the Non-Sporting Council and Non-Sporting Commission Meetings, the FIM Europe Executive Board was held at Fiumicino (Italy).

Among the most urgent decisions which were taken, some relating to the Sport that will allow to send, in the coming days, the usual Sporting Circular for the upcoming 2018 Sporting Season.

«The meeting of the Executive Board has reviewed the results of yesterday's gathering of the NonSporting Council and has also taken decisions in sporting, administrative as well as non-sporting matters. I am very happy about the always excellent cooperation and fruitful discussions in the EB since the very first day», said FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb

after the meeting.

«We work closely together with the European Federations and support as much as possible their goals - this is our clear mission statement. The General Secretariat in Rome is indispensable for our work and is a well respected service center for the European Federations».

Pedro Mariano received the Diploma in Motorcycling Management On the occasion of the 2018 Conference of the FIM Commissions held in Geneva the last 10th February, FIM Europe President Dr. Wolfgang Srb handed the diploma in Motorcycling Management to Pedro Mariano, FIM Race Director and a member of the FIM Europe Enduro and Rally Commission.

The Diploma is the successful completion of the Advanced Course in Motorcycling Management organized by the University of Rome “Foro Italico” in cooperation with FIM Europe.

«I’m really pleased and honoured to receive this diploma of Motorcycling Management», stated Pedro Mariano (in the photo with Dr Wolfgang Srb). «For sure that this experience evaluated myself and gave me the opportunity to meet and created new friends and acknowledgement that I hope will be useful for my future in the Motorcycling world. I would like to thank the FIM Europe for the invitation and congratulate its management for this initiative».

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Above, the Sibelius Hall. Below, from left, FIM Europe President, Dr Wolfgang Srb, Lenni Klemetti (Road Racing NSF 100 European Championship # 2), SML President, Tapio Nevala and SML Secretary General, Kurt Ljungqvist. Photo: Mikko Käkelä

FIM Europe at the 2017 Prize Giving Ceremony of the Finnish Motorcycling Federation The 2017 Prize Giving Ceremony of the Finnish Motorcycling Federation (SML) took place at the Sibelius Hall (Sibeliustalo) in Lahti, 100 km north of the capital Helsinki. The Sibelius Hall is a modern wooden congress and concert centre and the home of Lahti Symphony Orchestra. Johan Julius Christian (“Jean“) Sibelius (1865 – 1957) is widely recognized as Finlands greatest composer.

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On top, from left, SML staff, Ville Salonen, SML gala master of ceremonies, Mervi Kallio (MTV Sport News TV speaker), SML staff, Jussi Pitkähalme, Sirpa Räsänen, Ari Raivonen, FIM Europe President, Dr Wolfgang Srb and SML Secretary General, Kurt Ljungqvist.

Above, René and Angela Liekens and presenter Mervi Kallio and Kurt Ljungqvist.

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many riders, their families, clubs, organizers, officials; all in all around 500 guests. Prizes were given to the top three in each of the following disciplines: Road Racing, Vintage Road Racing, Ice Road Racing, Drag Racing, Motocross, ATV, Supercross, Watercross, SuperMoto, Trial, Enduro, Snowmobile Enduro and Cross Country. SML is a very active FeFIM Europe Mag 1/2018

deration and plays also a strong role in the context of the Nordic Motorsport Council, one of the six Regional Associations of FIM Europe.

«The Award Ceremony in Lahti was perfectly organized. The riders received their well-deserved medals in a ceremonial atmosphere and discussed already

plans for the 2018 season», stated FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb. «A very special moment was when René and Angela Liekens – legendary Motocross enthusiasts from Belgium – were called on the stage to receive a token of appreciation for their invaluable support of Finnish Motocross riders in the last 50 (!) years».

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FIM Europe at the 2017 Award Ceremony of the Austrian Motorsport Federation (AMF) in Vienna The ceremony was staged, as already many times in the previous years, in the famous “Technisches Museum” in Vienna. It is one of the oldest museums of its kind, built more than 100 years ago.

AMF is affiliated both to FIM as well as FIA; therefore the Champions of both categories were honored. AMF President Professor Harald Hertz

welcomed the riders and drivers, their families, clubs, organizers, officials as well ÖAMTC Honorary President Werner Kraus, ÖAMTC Director Oliver Schmerold, FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb and FIM/CMI Director David McManus, who will conduct a “Chief Medical Officer” seminar on the weekend in Vienna.

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AMF staff (from left): Michaela Landauf, Ingo Partsch, FIM Europe President Wolfgang Srb, AMF President Professor Harald Hertz, Eva Nebenmayer, Estephanie Dos Passos and Alexander Letitzki (staff

members missing on the photo: AMF Secretary General Kurt Wagner, Martin SuchĂ˝ and Eva Lachmayer).

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FIM Europe at the MXGP of Turkey Official Presentation The MXGP of Turkey which is set to take place on September the 1st and 2nd in Afyonkarahisar was officially presented to over 120 guests including national and international media as well as national sponsors on January the 9th. The event was hosted at the famous Çırağan Palace, a former Ottoman Palace now 5 star hotel, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus.

Both national and international authorities were invited to the outstanding Palace’s Ballroom where a press conference was held. In attendance was Youthstream Vice President Luigi Zompetti, FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb and Turkish Motorcycling Federation President Bekir 26

Yunus Ucar, Governor of Afyonkarahisar Mustafa Tutulmaz and the Mayor of Afyonkarahisar Burhanettin Coban, all of which took the stage to introduce the event from their unique perspectives.

The whole event was broadcasted LIVE on the local channel Kanal 3 while TRT Sports (Turkish Radio Television) showed a shorter version of the Press Conference to national audience. Aside from media and officials, many national riders were also invited to take part in the event where the important national media and TV broadcasters took the opportunity to make interviews. National motocross riders included Motocross national riders Batuhan Demiryol, Sakir Senkalayci, and the unique

national female motocross rider Meri Valimaki, plus 5 time Supersport World Champion Kenan Sofuoglu.

The Afyon Sport Complex is located in a very strategic position that can attract thousands of people from the 4 biggest Turkish cities: Ankara, Antalya, Izimir, only 2 hours far from Afyonkarahisar and the capital city Istanbul which is reachable in 4 hours.

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DJ Shows, Exhibitions, and Turkish cuisine stands.

Youthstream Group Vice President Luigi Zompetti stated: «A few weeks ago, Youthstream’s representatives made an inspection at the Afyon Motor Sports Center in Afyonkarahisar checking the track and the facilities that will host the MXGP of Turkey on September 2nd, 2018.

«The inspection was really successful, leaving Youthstream extremely impressed about the quality of the venue and its potential.

Youthstream target is to bring the FIM Motocross World Championship in the most important markets of the world and, having Turkey back, add further credibility to o ur series», commented Mr Luigi Zompetti, Vice President of Youthstream Group. «In the last

years the Motocross World Championship has grown very quickly and in 2018 the MXGP series has reached its best TV coverage and its best calendar ever with 20 events plus the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in the United States. I trust MXGP will create a great promotion for your beautiful country and I am very optimistic about the future of MXGP in Turkey. I really wish to

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thanks and congratulate the President of the Turkish Motorcycling Federation (TMF), Mr Bekir Yunus Ucar, the Afyon Governor, Mr Mustafa Tutulmaz, the Major of Afyon, Mr Burhanettin Çoban and the FIM - Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme for their commitment and support making possible the MXGP of Turkey happen again».

FIM Europe President Wolfgang Srb: «The fact that Turkey is back on the calendar of the FIM Motocross World Championship is important. The sport complex in Afyonkarahisar is as huge as impressive and will be for sure an excellent venue for the World Championship and in the future also for the European Championship», Dr Srb commented. «Congratulations to the President of the Turkish Motorcycling Federation (TMF) Mr Bekir Yunus Ucar, the Government representatives and all the authorities who made this event possible; and, of course, also to our promotion partner Youthstream.

«One more thing: Turkey has top riders in Circuit Racing; I hope that with this initiative in a short 28

time Turkish riders will also play a strong role in Motocross».

Turkish Motorcycling Federation President Bekir Yunus Ucar said: «As the President of the National Federation I’m very proud to be here with you all today and I wish to thank you for your presence in this wonderful venue. The venue of the MXGP of Turkey is massive and it is big work for all of us and I use this occasion to thank the Governor who is helping us a lot.

I hope that the window that we are opening with the MXGP of Turkey it’s just a start for new opportunities and to make motocross grow in Turkey».

Governor of Afyonkarahisar Mustafa Tutulmaz continued: «This event is the proof that the province of Afyonkarahisar is growing as a higher level. I’m really proud that our province will be introduced to the world with the FIM Motocross World Championship that will bring great value to the area.

I use this occasion to welcome everybody to the MXGP of Turkey».

Mayor of Afyonkarahisar Burhanettin Coban ended: «First I wish to

welcome all of you to Turkey and the Turkish Motorcycling Federation who have organised this presentation. I’ve been Mayor since 2009 and this is the first international event we are going to organise on that field. Afyon Sport Complex is the biggest sport complex of the country, famous as being the host of Football teams for Summer Camps. We can’t wait to welcome motocross and its fans to Afyon Sport Complex and it’ll be a pleasure to have them enjoying the many activities the city can offer!

«A big thanks to the people who believed in us, especially Youthstream, the FIM, FIM Europe, and the Turkish Motorcycling Federation».

The Conference continued after the speeches in the form of a video presentation of MXGP with scenes from the area and then important information regarding MXGP Coverage for the likes of the national and international Media.

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On top, the participants at the Award Ceremony. Above, the venue of the event and Mirko Butulija, President AMSS with FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb

FIM Europe at the 2017 Award Cere mony of the Auto-M oto Association of Serbia (AMSS) in Belgrad e The “Prize Giving Ceremony for the Serbian Champions in Moto, Auto and Karting Sport” was staged in the fashionable “Metropol Palace Hotel” in Belgrade. AMSS is affiliated both to FIM as well as FIA; therefore the Champions in the various categories were honored. AMSS President Mirko Butulija welcomed in his opening speech the riders and drivers, their families, clubs, organizers, officials, media as well as many representative from neighbouring Federations; all in all around 400 guests.

AMSS is a very active Federation and plays under the leadership of President Butulija also a strong role in the context of the Balkan Motorcycle Union, one of the six Regional Associations of FIM Europe.

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tropol Palace Hotel was a first class location. The riders and drivers received their well-deserved medals and trophies in a ceremonial atmosphere and confirmed that they are ready for the 2018 season», stated FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb.

Above, from left, Dr Wolfgang Srb, Zoran Bakrač, Stjepan Peršin, Mirko Butulija, Ismet Rexhepi, Davorin Štetner, Saša Janković, Mario Walter Oliva, Sokol Duma. Aside, Dr. Wolfgang Srb with one of the youngest riders awarded.

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F I M E u r o p e a t t h e 1 3 th A C E M Conference in Brus sels

FIM Europe was present at the 13th ACEM annual conference in Brussels. The event, titled “Sustainable motorcycling in Europe” was organised by the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers and attracted more than 250 attendees from all over Europe, representing businesses, representatives from the European Commission, the European Parliament, Member States, NGOs and other organisations.

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role of the motorcycle industry in the sustainability of transport in Europe and the direction that the Commission is clearly indicating. Some of the topics that were discussed included: motorcycling in cities, traffic congestion and local environmental policies, regulation 168/2013 on typeapproval of L-category vehicles and environmental standards, engine efficiency and electrification of transport, pollutant emissions (HC, NOx, PM), GEAR 2030 and the future of the automotive sector in Europe, and latest market trends.

At the high level panel were present Stefan Pierer, CEO of the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and current President of ACEM, Antti Peltomäki (Finnish), Deputy Director-General of the

European Commission’s Directorate General for internal market and industry (DG GROW), Bernd Lange (German), member of the European Parliament, Claire Depré, European Commission, DG MOVE, Greg Archer, Transport and Environment, Director for clean vehicles, Erwin Segers, ACEM – Technical affairs committee, ACEM Secretary General Antonio Perlot and Silvio Manicardi, FIM Europe Second Deputy President.

The panel openly discussed various items at the presence of FIM Europe Second Deputy President Silvio Manicardi, who represented some issues of motorcycle riders, among which the necessity of the need to consider the rolling stock of 35 million motorcycles when the legislator imposes new rules for circulation following the arrival of autonomous driving.

Stefan Pierer, CEO of the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and current President of ACEM opened the conference. «Our industry is committed to sustainability, which we understand as a

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complex process related to environmental performance of vehicles, road safety and economic viability of our operations», stated Mr Pierer.

«Since 1999, our sector moved from the Euro 0 to the Euro 4 standard. Carbon monoxide emissions were reduced by 91%. Nitrogen oxide and carbon emissions considered together went down by 92%.

Even more, this reduction in limit values took place at the same time that new and more stringent testing procedures were introduced in European legislation.

«In the coming months, we will start working on the implementation of the future Euro 5 environmental standard.

However, manufacturing vehicles requires complex planning and we urgently need clarity from the European Commission regarding the technical content and implementation timeline of Euro 5».

During the ACEM conference several European and international brands showed some of their latest models and prototypes. The members of the Resolve Consortium presented two electric pro-

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totypes of tilting four-wheelers belonging to the L2e and the L6e category. The project was funded by the EU with 6.8 Mio euros from the European Horizon 2020 programme. The consortium is composed of 14 companies that are led by Italian manufacturer Piaggio. Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM also participates in the project.

«As far as electric mobility is concerned, FIM as a sporting entity has already started to promote various activities including the presence in races during MotoGP from 2019», stated Silvio Mani-

cardi. «In particular, at European level, already several activities exist and others have been announced to allow the increasingly widespread use of electric motorcycles also in competitions.

«FIM Europe and its member organisation furthermore believe that a proper education in using the actual PTW will also help in reducing pollution and noise in traffic.

«We were particularly pleased to have represented the position of riders and of FIM Europe in such an important context».

FIM Europe at the 2017 Award Ceremony of the Croatian Motorcycle Federation (HMS) in Jastrebarsko The “Noć Prvaka”, the Night of the 2017 Champions was celebrated in style at the famous Princess Centre in Jastrebarsko, some 30 km from the Croatian capital Zagreb.

The Princess Centre is a Congress and Banquet venue where various events are staged, including many weddings. So why not also a celebration for Motorcycle Champions!

HMS President Stjepan Peršin and HMS Secretary General Ivan Lafter welcomed around 200 riders, their families, clubs, organisers, officials, media as well as representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia. HMS is a very active Federation and plays also a significant role in the context of the Alpe Adria Motorcycle Union (AAMU), one of the six Regional Associations of FIM Europe.

One more thing: HMS has launched a bid to organise the 2019 FIM Europe Congress in Zagreb.

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«The Night of the Champions was, as every year, perfectly organised with the Princess Centre as a top location.

The riders as well as clubs and officials received their well deserved medals and trophies in a nice atmosphere», said FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb.

Above, the participants at the Night of Champions, aside, the Congress and Banquet Center Jastrebarsko. In the next page, from top, Dr Wolfgang Srb during his speech, recognition of officials, with FIM Europe 1st Deputy President Martin de Graaff on the right. At the bottom, Dr Wolfgang Srb and Mr Martin de Graaff with HMS President Stjepan Peršin, Andreja Prel (AMZS) and Saša Janković (BIHAMK). Photos ©Matija Grgas.

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Silvio Manicardi, FIM Europe Second Deputy President, with three times World Champion Loris Capirossi, who is taking part to the development of Energica motorcycle for MotoE™.

FIM Europe at the FIM MotoE World Cup presentation

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The new MotoE™ World Cup will be a leap into the future through the competition of the world’s first Fast Charge electric motorcycles manufactured

by Italian company Energica, bringing together performance and zero emissions. In 2019, five races will be held at five of the European circuits on the MotoGP™ calendar. This leaves huge scope for MotoE™ in the future; beginning in Europe with a view to growing worldwide.

The new project was unveiled in an international press conference in Rome.

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economically friendly solutions. Of those, one of the most important is the dawn of electric mobility.

This is why Dorna Sports will launch the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup in 2019. Rooted in cutting edge technology, the zero-emissions series aims to take alternative vision of racing onto the track. Competing as a new class at FIM MotoGP™ World Championship events, MotoE™ will be a globally visible example of high-octane yet zero-emission motorsport – benefitting from MotoGP™’s stateof-the-art TV production and substantial communication platform.

Dorna and Enel are also analysing how to reduce carbon emissions generated by the infrastructure and logistical demands of MotoGP™.

FIM Europe attended the world media presentation of the World Cup with Silvio Mani-

cardi, Second Deputy President.

«This presentation is in line with the direction that the political world and even more our society is asking for the to world of motors», stated Silvio Manicardi. «Races have always been a development area for technologies, which are then applied also to vehicles dedicated to urban mobility.

«After the ACEM Conference in Brussels where the European community has clearly indicated the path for the next few years on sustainable mobility, this is an interesting response from the world of competitions.

«FIM Europe is following this development with great interest, also with particular attention to the different disciplines of the European championships», concluded Silvio Manicardi.

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2 n d FIM E ur ope Moto-Tour Assistant Training Cou rse On proposal of the FIM Europe Touring Commission, FIM Europe is launching the 2nd FIM Europe Moto-Tour Assistant Training Course, which will take place in Barcelona (Spain) on the 14th April 2018.

The first Professional Level MotoTour Assistant Training Course was held on September 3rd 2016 at Honda Safety Center in Barcelona, Spain and was particularly successful.

The participants of the first Course had some solid recognition of the value of their certification when, on the base of their certification, they were chosen to perform very professional guided tours in their Countries.

The purpose of this initiative is to organize a Training Session for a pre-selected group of Tour-Assistants (TAs), which will be allowed to attend a professional training course for Moto-Tour Assistants supplied by FIM Europe, in cooperation with Honda Safety Institute, C/ Mar del Nord 1, Poligon Industrial La Torre del Rector -Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Barcelona (Spain). http://www.hondamontesa.es/Honda-Safety-Institute/

PROGRAMME & COSTS OF THE COURSE The Course will be composed of a theoretical part (about 2,5 hours) and of a longer practical part (full programme enclosed).

This time, which is new with respect to the 1st edition of the Training Course, the theoretical part will include also first-aid notions.

FIM Europe will cover all costs of this Course, training bikes & riding gear (on- and off-road), as well as lunch catering during the training day for all participants.

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Particip a n t s should have The 1st FIM Europe Moto-Tour Assistant Training Course a proper footwear for the onceive a diploma, certifying that road riding courses as well as clothey are entitled to provide Motothing such as jeans/slacks/long Tour Assistant Services. trousers in order to avoid minor The list of all participants having injuries such us scratches or simigot the certificate will be also pular. blished on the FIM Europe webAll other costs of travel, accomsite. Thus FIM Europe ensures modation & meals, as well as any there are eligible candidates that other not explicitly hereby mencould be Moto-Tour organizers. tioned, will be at charge of each Each of the Moto-Tour Assistant participant. will have his/her profile information, such as types of tours they TRANSFERS OF THE PARTICIPANTS organize, languages spoken, FIM Europe will organize and pay countries they are providing the itself the transfers of all particitours to, etc. All this information pants from/to the Honda Safety will be available on fimInstitute. europe.com web page.

The transfer will leave, on Saturday 14th April (early morning) INSCRIPTION TO THE COURSE from Hotel NH Sants Barcelona, To be entitled to attend the 2nd Numancia, 74 - Les Corts - BarceFIM Europe Moto-Tour Assistant lona Training Course, it is kindly requeAt the end of the Course, also the sted to fill in the enclosed checktransfer back from the Honda Salist and to mail it within 11th fety Institute to the same hotel March 2018, to: will be organised. Of course the office@fim-europe.com participants are not obliged to The check-lists will be evaluated book their rooms at this hotel - it by the FIM Europe Touring Comrepresents only the meeting point mission and, immediately afterfor the transfers. wards, we will answer to all candidates in order to inform if DIPLOMA they have been accepted.

On successful completion of the The training course will foresee a Moto-Tour Assistant Training maximum of 15 participants.

Course, the participants will re-

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From the left: Natalie Lemoine, FFM Assistante de Direction, Jean-Marc Desnues, FIM Europe Vice President, Michal Sikora, FIM Europe Treasurer, Sébastien Poirier, FFM Directeur Général, Alessandro Sambuco, FIM Europe Secretary General

2018 FIM Europe Congress FIM Europe and FFM representatives met in Nantes (France).

This organisational meeting was held to check the last details in sight of the next elective FIM Europe Congress to be held in the Westotel Nantes Atlantique in Nantes on 28th – 30th June.

«Westotel Nantes Atlantique offers unique congress facilities surrounded by holiday style structures», stated Michal Sikora, FIM Europe Treasurer. «I am sure that the 24th FIM EuFIM Europe Mag 1/2018

rope Congress will be held in a friendly atmosphere and will combine work with a bit of rest».

- they have around 60 meeting rooms», stated FIM Europe Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco. «All the meeting rooms are per«The FFM is proud to wel- fectly equipped with the come the 2018 FIM Europe most recent technology, Congress in Nantes and to which will guarantee the tell you that all our staff is right environment for good working hard to prepare meetings during our Genethis event», said Sébastien ral Assembly, Conferences, Poirier, FFM Directeur Gé- Commissions and Panels néral. «We are looking for- Meetings. The FFM is going ward to seeing you all in to offer a professional conNantes next June». tribution to the success of «I was really astonished by this Congress». the Congress Center of the Westotel Nantes Atlantique 37

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FIM Europe at the "Danish Motorsport Award 2018" in Copenhagen Above, an overall look of the evening. All photos Š Allan Hogholm.

Below, all the champions on the stage.

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From top, the event place “Docken’ and award presenting: FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb and DMU President Jorgen Bitsch

The traditional Prize Giving Ceremony of the Denmarks Motor Union (DMU) took place at the famous “Docken” at Nordhavn in Copenhagen, Denmarks capital. Many kind of events are organized at “Docken”, such as Seminars, Meetings, Conferences, Networking Events, Exhibitions FIM Europe Mag 1/2018

and, of course, Motorsport Awards.

The Award Gala was a joint venture of DMU and DASU, the Danish Automobile Sports Union – a real and true festival of Danish motorsport. The Gala was shown live on “TV3 Sport”.

DMU President Jorgen Bitsch and DMU Secretary General Jonas Nygaard welcomed many riders, their families clubs, organizers, officials as well as the Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee of Denmark Mr Hans Natorp; all in all an amazing attendance of 900 VIP guests.

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Above, from left to right, Dr Wolfgang Srb, Jonas Knudsen, Stian V. Nielsen, Mads Hansen, Sara Andersen, Mikkel Haarup, Mads Fredsøe, Magnus Smith, Emil Larsen, Jorgen Bitsch. In the other poge, from top, Jorgen Bitsch, Dr Wolfgang Srb, Danish MX star Mikkel Haarup at the Danish Motorsport Award 2018 in Copenhagen, Dr Wolfgang Srb with Motocross Woman Champion Sara Andersen and, below. DMU Staff: from left to right: Jesper Jensen, Soren Andersen, Lea K. Hansen, Jorgen Bitsch, Wolfgang Srb, Camilla Friberg, Jonas Nygaard, Martin G. Thenning.

DMU is a very active Federation with many top riders and plays under the leadership of President Jorgen Bitsch also a strong role in the context of the Nordic Motorsport Council, one of the six Regional Associations of FIM Europe.

"It was a fantastic evening at the Danish Motorsport Award 2017 and on behalf of DMU we

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were very pleased to have the FIM Europe President Dr Wolf gang Srb at the award and representing FIM Europe. It was also recognized by the price winners which really appreciated the participation of the FIM Europe President which took part in the pricing giving ceremony" said President Jorgen Bitsch.

“The Award Ceremony in Copenhagen was perfectly organized. The riders received their well-deserved trophies in an outstanding Gala in Copenhagen, with music entertainment and awards to the great athletes in motorsport”, stated FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb.

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