FIA Sport Grant Programme Brochure 2017

PROJECTS

Worldwide

Total

Australia (Cluster) Train driver coaches in Asian ASNs

Australia (Cluster) Training officials in Asian ASNs

Croatia (Cluster) Provide trainers for Central European countries

Rwanda (Cluster) Provide international training course for African ASNs

Slovak Republic (Cluster) Develop coherent technical regulations in CEZ countries

South Africa (Cluster) Launch elite young driver academy

United Arab Emirates (Cluster) Young driver development training

Zimbabwe (Cluster) FIA-assisted circuit safety training

Algeria Further train motor sport officials

Australia Further develop Australian F4

Austria First responder training for rally drivers and spectators

Bahamas Provide a permanent race complex for racers

Bangladesh Establish a network of highly trained officials

Belgium Attract grassroots-level motor sport participants

Belize Develop grassroots motor sport in the country

Bulgaria Training and tracking equipment

Chinese Taipei Establish affordable routes into motor sport for younger people

Columbia Increase number of children karting

Costa Rica Continue to develop young karting drivers

Cote d’Ivoire Engage young people with karting

Croatia Enhance skills of officials

Cyprus Purchase of new IT system

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Czech Republic Develop indoor karting academy

Ethiopia Develop a karting slalom programme

Finland Enhance competency of karting officials

France Discover future rally stars

Georgia Improve operation of motor sport events

Germany Continue exemplary officials training

Guyana Develop motor sport in the country

Haiti Improve race circuit safety via officials training

India Increase rally safety

Indonesia Improve consistency across motor sport disciplines

Iran Improve competency of race officials

Italy Implement safety training for rally officials

Jamaica Provide opportunities for young drivers

Kenya Preparation for ARC candidate event bid

South Korea Increase competency of karting drivers

Kosovo Improve competency and safety awareness of rally officials

Kuwait Improve competency of officials to improve safety of rally events

Lithuania Implement online event management & licensing system

Macedonia Improve safety of motor sport events via competency of race officials

Malta Purchase & implement online licensing system

Mauritania Improve competency, experience level and safety awareness of officials

Mexico Make motor sport accessible for young people

Morocco Improve competency, experience level and safety awareness of officials

Namibia Improve permanent racing facility

Nepal Maximise motor sport development

Netherland Develop training platform for officials & drivers

New Zealand Utilise online system to develop event management

JEAN TODT

FIA PRESIDENT

Dear Friend,

I am pleased to present this Sport Grant Programme report on behalf of the FIA.

Over the last four years, this initiative has become a crucial development tool for grassroots motor sport around the world.

The main focus of the Programme since its inception in 2014 was to provide our Member Clubs with vital support for their activities designed to encourage participation in our sport. Our entire administration has remained committed to this goal, and despite the many challenges faced by organisations in all of the FIA Regions, I believe it has been a huge success so far.

The Sport Grant Programme is inherently flexible to the various demands of FIA Clubs, and through a careful considered application and assessment system, ensures that funds distributed will make a significant difference.

Having visited many of your projects all over the world which have been funded by the Programme, I have been delighted to see your innovation and passion coming together across the four major areas of motor sport development, ASN structure and management, safety, and social responsibility.

This work has, as you will find in this report, had a measurable impact, with initiatives ranging from Karting in Schools and young driver programmes, to facility upgrades, and officials and rescue team training all contributing to the positive trend we have seen since the Programme began.

With the grants programme about to enter its fourth year of funding, we will be working much more closely with our grant recipients to ensure that they obtain the maximum benefits and efficiency from the funding provided, in order that we can help as many ASNs as possible to grow the sport.

I hope you find this report informative and interesting – both with regard to understanding what kind of activities the FIA and its members are engaged in and also, perhaps, as a form of inspiration for future projects within your own organisation.

Thank you for your continued hard work in making this programme a success. There is still a great deal of work to do, and in working together through initiatives like the Sport Grant Programme, we will safeguard a prosperous future for motor sport.

With best wishes, Yours sincerely,

SPORT FUNDING COMMISSION

SPORT GRANT PROGRAMME

Funding is available through the Sport Grant Programme under four Programme areas:

SAFETY

ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The FIA Sport Grant Programme was established in 2014 and combines funds from additional revenues from the Formula One World Championship as a new source of funding for National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) together with a grant from the FIA Foundation.

The Fund is dedicated to developing motor sport and helping to strengthen the organisational structure of ASNs. It is overseen by the Sport Funding Commission (SFC), previously known as the Funding Review Commission (FRC).The Sport Grant Programme conducts an annual funding round during which ASNs submit online applications for funding. These are assessed

by an internal panel of FIA personnel who put forward their recommendations for consideration by the Sport Funding Commission.

The Commission reviews the submissions and determines which projects should receive a grant – their recommendations are then subject to validation by the FIA Senate.

The Sport Funding Commission (SFC) is composed of high level representatives from the FIA and its World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) from around the world.

SAFETY

This programme area intends to ensure the safe conduct of motor sport events. Examples of areas in which funding can be provided are:

• Purchase of safety equipment for officials, drivers and circuits.

• Drivers’ and officials’ safety training.

• Facilities improvement, for example the updating of circuit safety features.

Where an ASN proposes to conduct safety training programmes for officials and young drivers for the first time or has limited experience in this area, they are generally requested by the FIA to use an approved trainer such as an FIA appointed trainer or an FIA Regional Training Provider.

ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT

The aim of this programme is to provide funding to ASNs that wish to improve and develop their internal organisational capabilities. Often the ASNs work with an external expert recommended by the FIA in order to complete the project. Examples of areas in which funding can be provided are:

• Sports Development Planningstrategic or business planning.

• Governance Reform.

• Management Training - leadership, project management, events organisation.

• Equipment Acquisition, for example purchase of hardware / software.

MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

This programme area is intended to provide funding to develop motor sport and in particular grassroots motor sport and to ensure motor sport activities are conducted in a viable way, with a focus on the following areas:

• Officials.

• Drivers.

• Facilities.

• Grassroots Disciplines.

Examples of activities considered suitable for funding include, grassroots development programmes, young driver development, officials licensing projects, feasibility studies for new facilities projects, purchase of appropriate equipment and projects to improve motor sport events run by the ASN. Where an ASN proposes to conduct safety training programmes for officials and young drivers for the first time or has limited experience in this area, they are generally requested by the FIA to use an approved trainer such as an FIA appointed trainer or an FIA Regional Training Provider.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

This programme area is intended to fund ASN projects related to campaigns, advocacy and social responsibility programmes, for example:

• Anti-doping.

• Ethnic Diversity.

• Women in Motor Sport.

• Sport and Persons with Disabilities.

• Environmental Sustainability.

• Road Safety initiatives combining motor sport and education on road safety.

• Youth Participation.

Note that separate funding for dedicated road safety programmes is available through the Mobility Grant Programme.

FUNDING CRITERIACLUSTER TRAINING

Cluster training was introduced as a concept in 2015 with a pilot project to train scrutineers conducted in China. A ‘cluster’ is defined as a small group of 3-5 ASNs who are geographically close and have similar training needs. Cluster training represents a cost-effective method of training which can foster cooperation between ASNs at a similar level of development. Content is delivered by a Regional Training Provider in consultation with the FIA.

The maximum amount of funding that can normally be applied for under each programme area is as follows:

SAFETY: €50,000

ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT: €25,000

MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT: €50,000

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: €25,000

For a cluster request, the amount of the grant depends on the number of countries involved in the project. Funds are only awarded on a «match funding» basis with the level of funding relief based on the country’s position in the World Bank Classification.

Over the last 3 years, 179 projects have been awarded for 99 ASNs*

AMERICAS

Bahamas 2015 2016 2017

Barbados 2015

Belize 2017 Brazil 2016 Colombia 2015 2016 2017

Costa Rica 2015 2016 2017 Guatemala 2015 2016 Guayana 2017 Haiti 2017 Honduras (Cluster) 2016 Jamaica 2017 Mexico 2015 2016 2017 Panama 2015

Paraguay 2015 Trinidad and Tobago 2015

United States 2015 2016 2017 Venezuela 2015

2015 to

MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

PROJECTS

EUROPE

Albania 2016

Armenia 2015

Austria 2017

Azerbaijan 2015

Belgium 2015 2016 2017

Bulgaria 2017

Croatia (Cluster) 2017

Croatia 2015 2016 2017

Czech Republic 2017

Denmark 2015 2016

Finland 2015 2016 2017

France 2015 2016 2017

Germany 2015 2016 2017

Iceland 2016

Italy 2015 2016 2017

Kosovo 2017

Latvia 2015

Lithuania 2017

Macedonia 2017

Malta 2015 2017

Netherlands 2015 2016 2017

Norway 2015 2016 2017

Poland 2017

Portugal 2016

Romania 2015 2016 2017

Serbia 2016 2017

Slovak Republic (Cluster) 2017

Slovak Republic 2015 2016

Slovenia 2016 2017

Spain 2015 2016 2017

Sweden 2015 Switzerland2017

United Kingdom 2016 2017

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

Algeria 2016 2017

Cyprus 2016 2017

Egypt 2016 Georgia 2017 Iran 2015 2017

Jordan 2015 2016

Kuwait 2016 2017

Lebanon 2015 2016

Mauritania 2016 2017 Morocco 2017

Oman 2015 2016

Qatar 2016

Saudi Arabia 2017 Sudan (Cluster) 2016 2017

Syrian Arab Republic 2015 2016 2017

Tunisia 2016 2017

United Arab Emirates (Cluster) 2017 United Arab Emirates 2016 2017

ASIA PACIFIC

Australia (Cluster) 2016 2017 2017

Australia 2015 2016 2017

Bangladesh 2015 2017

China (Cluster) 2015

Chinese Taipei 2016 2017

India 2017

Indonesia (Cluster) 2016

Indonesia 2017

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Botswana 2016

Burundi 2015

Ethiopia 2016 2017

Ivory Coast 2015 2017

Kenya 2016 2017

Madagascar 2015 2016

Mauritius 2017

Mozambique 2016

Namibia 2015 2016 2017

Rwanda (Cluster) 2017

Rwanda 2016 2017

Senegal 2016

South Africa (Cluster) 2015

South Africa 2015 2016 2017

Tanzania 2015 2017

Uganda 2015 2016

Zambia 2015 2016 2017

Zimbabwe (Cluster) 2017 Zimbabwe 2015 2016 2017

Nepal 2015 2016 2017

New Zealand 2016 2017

Philippines 2015 2016

South Korea 2017

Sri Lanka 2015 2016 2017

Thailand 2015

Bangladesh, China, Chinese

India, Indonesia, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium,

Czech Rep., Denmark,

France, Georgia, Germany, Iceland,

Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates

Burundi, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia,

Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Venezuela

As an international federation of motor sport and mobility organisations, the statutory mission of the FIA is to develop motor sport throughout the world and to promote safe, sustainable and accessible mobility for all.

Providing direct support to FIA members, particularly those that need it most, is at the heart of our mission.

That is why the FIA has developed and implemented the FIA Sport Grant Programme and FIA Mobility Grant Programme.

Both programmes allocate the technical and financial support of the FIA to the most praiseworthy projects submitted by FIA members in compliance with FIA Grant Programme guidelines.

Transparency, integrity and fair play are the guiding principles of our FIA Grant Programmes.

Transparency

As an open and accountable organisation, the FIA publishes all notable information on FIA Grant Programmes on the FIA websites: programme guidelines, selection methodology and criteria, and list of awarded projects.

Integrity

The FIA takes a zero tolerance approach to misconduct and unethical behaviours, and the FIA Grant Programme guidelines duly reflect this principle.

Grants are provided to FIA members for development purposes only and upon submission of a detailed and structured project. Any funds received must be used for the purposes of the project only.

All grants are formalised in a written agreement between the FIA and the member concerned.

Reporting and monitoring systems are in place to tightly control the use of funds and avoid any possible misuse.

Fair Play

The FIA supports the development needs of its members in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and in harmony with the principles of political neutrality and independence.

FIA Grant Programmes were designed taking into account best practices, such as the principles of good governance promoted by the International Olympic Committee through the Olympic Charter, the IOC Code of Ethics and the Olympic Solidarity Plan.

The FIA assesses in depth all the applications submitted by its members, and independent experts may also be involved to review the content of projects. The final decision to award a grant is taken democratically by several FIA governing bodies representing the FIA member community.

This ensures that commendable projects are awarded in the most equitable manner.

The principles of good governance also require the FIA to continuously review and improve its processes. The FIA Grant Programmes are no exception and are subject to optimisation year upon year.

This is made possible thanks to the contribution of the FIA governing bodies, the FIA Administration and the support of third-party advisors appointed by the FIA, with the purpose of evaluating the solidity of the FIA’s internal control system and identifying possible improvements.

WE SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS AND WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT WITH TRANSPARENCY, FAIR PLAY AND INTEGRITY

Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters)

AUSTRALIA

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT (CAMS)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Train driver coaches in Asian ASNs

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) aimed to develop a pool of trained driver coaches and mentors in a cluster of Asian National Sporting Authorities (ASNs). This cluster consisted of a group of four ASNs – Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

This was to follow on from work done in the previous year by CAMS, where the ASN trained a cluster of 10 countries –Bangladesh, Singapore, China, Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Nepal, South Korea and Chinese Taipei. This was done with the aim to equip these countries with training to

enable them in future to train their own young drivers and establish a pathway to an elite driver academy setup.

CAMS is an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training, Young Driver Training and Medical Programmes.

AT A GLANCE

Develop a pool of trained driver coaches in a cluster of Asian ASNs

Projects

AUSTRALIA

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT (CAMS)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Training officials in Asian ASNs

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) aimed to improve the levels of competency and enhance safety awareness standards of officials, such as Stewards and Clerks of Course, from a number of countries in the South Asian area. As part of their plans to achieve this goal, CAMS was to run training for the officials, including elements of Train the Trainer, enabling those receiving training to transfer their knowledge to others in future.

This cluster was to consist of National Sporting Authorities from five different countries in the area – Sri Lanka, China, Korea, Philippines and Chinese Taipei. The cluster intended to work with CAMS as their Regional Training Provider. CAMS is an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training, Young Driver Training and Medical Programmes.

AT A GLANCE

Train driver coaches in Asian ASNs to establish their own schemes

Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters)

CROATIA

CROATIAN CAR & KARTING FEDERATION (CCKF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Provide trainers for Central European countries

Croatian Car & Karting Federation (CCKF) intended to provide all countries within the FIA Central European Sporting Zone (CEZ) with its own group of motor sport trainers. In order to achieve this goal, CCKF decided to run a Train the Trainer programme for all countries within the CEZ region, including: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia and the Slovak Republic.

This builds on the National Sporting Authority’s (ASN’s) prior work, where long-term, multi-level activity has been undertaken. Previous examples include the ASN’s training programme in 2015 that aimed to establish 15 senior motor sport officials as mentors to act as guides and advisors for new

drivers and officials. As well as this CCKF in 2016 planned to create a new training programme for its officials in order to improve the organisation of its events.

All countries within the cluster indicated that they would work in collaboration with the UK’s Motor Sports Association (MSA), an FIA Regional Training provider.

AT A GLANCE

Equip 14 countries with their own motor sport trainers

RWANDA

RWANDA AUTOMOBILE CLUB (RAC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Provide international training course for African ASNs

RAC planned to undertake a cluster training programme in conjunction with the Kenya Motor Sports Federation, the Automobile Association of Tanzania, and the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda, to improve the safety and efficiency of motor sport events. The initiative aimed to incorporate 70 participants representing each of the four ASNs, with a Train the Trainer programme implemented to train members of the scheme to prepare and deliver their own training modules in accordance to FIA standards and guidelines. Ultimately, each participant can be expected

to train others to run events safely, on time and within the regulations upon successful completion of the programme.

The ASNs are intending to work with the UK’s Motor Sports Association (MSA), an FIA Regional Training Provider, to ensure the training undertaken is of an appropriate standard throughout the programme.

AT A GLANCE

Coach local trainers in African ASNs

Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters)

SLOVAK REPUBLIC

SLOVAK ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR SPORT (SAMS)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop coherent technical regulations in CEZ countries

Slovak Association of Motor Sport (SAMS) aimed to provide scrutineer training for hill climb and circuit disciplines in conjunction with the 13 other nations that complete the European CEZ zone. The project’s end-goal would be to harmonise technical regulations in the zone and improve the competency of technical officials.

Endorsed by the FIA Hill Climb Department, the cluster intends to use an FIA expert to assist with the content of the training and provide useful feedback and advice to the programme’s trainers and its 65 participants.

This follows on from SAMS’ 2016 safety programme, which planned to improve safety at some of its hill climb tracksDobsina EHC, Johodna IHCC, Penzinska Baba FIA CEZ and Jankov Vrsok FIA CEZ. The organisation hoped to install 15km of guardrails along the most dangerous bends on those courses. The success of the initiative was to be measured by how SAMS’ Safety Commission drew up a safety plan for all the dangerous points on the tracks, and action would then be taken to update these areas and the changes they provided would be measured accordingly.

AT A GLANCE

Advance technical regulations for circuit and hill climb events

Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters)

SOUTH AFRICA

MOTORSPORT SOUTH AFRICA (MSA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Launch elite young driver academy

Motorsport South Africa (MSA) aimed to provide an elite young driver academy for a total of 18 participants heralding from a group of National Sporting Authorities (ASNs). The cluster was to consist of six ASNs – South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. MSA, an FIA Regional Training Provider, would lead the development of the programme, one which would cover a broad curriculum including driver training, nutrition, fitness, media, anti-doping and team work.

MSA has already secured strong training partners including Toyota Advanced Driving and the University of Pretoria who will enhance the academy’s reputation, content and efficiency. The lead ASN is an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training and Young Driver Training Programmes.

AT A GLANCE

Provide educational programme for young drivers

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

AUTOMOBILE & TOURING CLUB FOR UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ATCUAE)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Young driver development training

Three GCC RTPs jointly launched GCC young driver development programme to nurture new generation of young people in motorsport.

Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) and Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) worked in close partnership with the Automobile & Touring Club for United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE), as the accredited RTP for drivers in the region.

The project had the full support of ASN Presidents Mohammed Ben Sulayem (ATCUAE), H. E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Isa AlKhalifa (BMF) and Adbulrahman Al Mannai (QMMF).

The scheme which ran 29 April to 2 May would welcome drivers from a further three ASNs, the Kuwait International

Automobile Club (KIAC), the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation (SAMF) and the Oman Automobile Association (OAA).

Throughout the programme drivers would follow a broad curriculum including driver training (race and rally), nutrition, fitness, media, anti-doping, legal and teamwork. ATCUAE will ensure close collaboration with the FIA concerning the exact final content that will make it onto the curriculum.

AT A GLANCE

Launch new young driver development programme

ZIMBABWE

ZIMBABWE MOTOR SPORTS FEDERATION (ZMSF)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

FIA-assisted circuit safety training

Zimbabwe Motor Sport Federation (ZMSF) aimed to undertake a cluster training programme, seeking guidance from the FIA in circuit safety and training for circuit safety officers. The cluster would consist of three National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) – ZMSF, Motorsport South Africa (MSA) and Nambia Motor Sport Federation (NMSF).

The goal of the training programme would be to improve circuit safety at venues across all three nations via theoretical and practical training delivered to 12 participants, with each provided with the tools and knowledge to improve circuit safety beyond the conclusion of the programme. The ASNs will work with MSA as the project’s nominated FIA Regional

Training Provider, who would be responsible for developing and delivering the programme in line with FIA standards.

The success of the initiative was to be measured by an assessment provided by MSA on each of the training participants.

AT A GLANCE

Implement circuit and safety training for circuit safety officers

ALGERIA

FÉDÉRATION ALGÉRIENNE DES SPORTS MÉCANIQUES (FASM)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Further train motor sport officials

Fédération Algérienne des Sports Mécaniques (FASM) aimed to provide an overall increase in skill level, competency and safety awareness of its officials. FASM’s strategic plans to do so included the purchase of specialist timing equipment, as well as safety training for officials, which focused specifically on drifting and speed motor sport events.

This was also to include the organisation of a trial speed event, involving 40 participants. FASM was to work in conjunction with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as its FIA Regional Training Provider.

This followed on from FASM’s 2016 safety training programme, which provided theoretical and practical training for staff and volunteers involved in the organisation of its events. A small group of officials from the Libyan ASN would also join the programme, which would involve the delivery of communication on managing motor sport events and risk management, safety procedures regarding rally special stages, and the provision of marshal guidelines, basic life support and extrication training.

AT A GLANCE

Enhance competency of officials with equipment and trial events

AUSTRALIA

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT (CAMS)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Further Develop Australian F4

Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) aimed to continue its work in establishing an open wheel pathway for its elite young racers, building on the success of its national Formula 4 series launched in 2015. CAMS aimed to attract more teams and drivers to the series, in order to establish a genuine pathway for young racers to develop and move up into senior open wheel racing series.

The organisation’s plans for advancing the series once again included attracting more teams and drivers, assisting with the management of the components associated with racing, and providing cars and technical management to participants.

Many of the F4 drivers graduated from CAMS academies, and their progression is part of Australia’s Elite Driver Development programme which assists drivers in moving into higher categories of motor sport across the country to raise the national standard of racing.

CAMS is an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training, Young Driver Training and Medical Programmes.

AT A GLANCE

Continue to develop Australian F4, provide a route for young racers to develop

AUSTRIA

ÖSTERREICHISCHER AUTOMOBIL-, MOTORRAD- UND TOURING CLUB (ÖAMTC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

First responder training for rally drivers and spectators

Österreichischer Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring Club (ÖAMTC) sought to enhance the level of safety at rally events, both for competing drivers and spectators. ÖAMTC planned to do this with a first responder training course for rally drivers and medical personnel, ensuring that the first person(s) at the scene of an accident – whether rally participant or medical professional - would possess sufficient medical and safety knowledge to act as an effective first responder.

The training – which would be attended by around 400 participants, would feature an element of Train the Trainer, equipping those trained with the knowledge to train others in future if necessary. The National Sporting Authority (ASN) was to enlist the involvement of a representative from the FIA’s Safety and Medical departments in order to complete the training.

AT A GLANCE

Train rally drivers and spectators with first responder knowledge

BAHAMAS

BAHAMAS MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION (BMSA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Provide a permanent race complex for racers

Bahamas Motor Sports Association (BMSA) aimed to continue to develop motor sport in the country by providing its ever-increasing number of drivers with a permanent facility, and the necessary training that is required to use it. The main method for this was to be the first phase of construction of a permanent kart racing complex within the country.

This was to build on work done in previous years during which the BMSA has created an awareness of motor sport throughout the Bahamas by training school age students in the various skills associated with the discipline through its EduKarting programme. BMSA had also planned to train more young Bahamian people to drive karts with sufficient skill to participate in the Formula Americas Kart Academy by 2017.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) was to work closely with the Commission Internationale de Karting (CIK) in order to effectively homologate the racing facility, intended to be used for karting. As in 2015 and 2016, BMSA was once again to be supported by the Organización Mexicana del Deporte Automovilístico (OMDAI), an FIA Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Construct a permanent racing facility to continue growth of motor sport

BANGLADESH

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF BANGLADESH (AAB)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Establish a network of highly trained officials

Automobile Association of Bangladesh (AAB) aimed to establish a network of well-trained licensed motor sport officials, in tandem with the development rate of motor sport within the country. This was to be done through officials training and licensing, in which there were expected to be 50 participants.

AAB sought to build on work done in the past as part of its five-year infrastructure development plan to grow motor sport at a grassroots level within the country, which has included a feasibility study into the potential development of the country’s first karting circuit and motor sport facility, undertaken in 2015.

The success of the project will be measured at the end of the five-year infrastructure plan.

AAB intended to work with the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS), an FIA Regional Training Provider. AAB officials were also to receive training in a number of other countries.

AT A GLANCE

Train officials in line with the ASN’s rate of motor sport development

BELGIUM

ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE BELGIQUE (RACB)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Attract grassroots-level motor sport participants

RACB focused on the development of motor sport within the country, through means of attracting more participants at a grassroots level. An indoor karting initiative – the Belgian Indoor Karting Championship (BIKC) - was to be the primary method of achieving this, with an expected attendance of around 500 participants, and a group comprised of 20 participants selected as finalists. The winner of this event was to receive a grant from the National Sporting Authority (ASN) to allow them to compete in an event sanctioned by the RACB.

This builds on work carried out in previous years by RACB, where the ASN has focused on delivering appropriate safety equipment to its motor sport safety officials, including radio communications systems, helmets and fire resistant clothing. As well as this, RACB has also in the past emphasised safety at rallies, by providing accurate information to race direction and making sure that was passed onto crews working at events through a new tracking and marshaling system.

AT A GLANCE

Develop motor sport by attracting grassroots participants

BELIZE

BELIZE AUTOMOBILE CLUB (BAC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop grassroots motor sport in the country

Belize Automobile Club (BAC) sought to develop motor sport within the country at a grassroots level. Its plans for accomplishing this goal included a karting programme, with an expected attendance of around 150 participants. The programme was to include a Train the Trainer element aimed at between five and eight driver coaches, to ensure a high level of efficiency in the teaching of driving techniques within the National Sporting Authority (ASN).

BAC intended to work with the Organización Mexicana del Deporte Automovilistico Internacional (OMDAI), an FIA Regional Training Provider. This project was to be run in collaboration with schools in Belize, and harness an element of road safety, as part of the FIA’s Action for Road Safety Campaign. FIA President Jean Todt is also the UN Special Envoy for Road Safety.

AT A GLANCE

Development of motor sport through grassroots karting initiative

BULGARIA

UNION DES AUTOMOBILISTES BULGARES (UAB)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Training and Tracking Equipment

The Bulgarian Automobile Sports Federation (BFAS), delegated by the ASN, the Union Des Automobilistes Bulgares (UAB), aimed to purchase tracking equipment for cross-country events and train around 50 officials in the use of this equipment. This was with the goal of improving the safety and efficient running of cross-country events in preparation for becoming an FIA Cross- Country World Cup candidate event.

The BFAS would work closely with the FIA Rally Department to ensure the equipment purchased conforms to the appropriate FIA standard. The project has been validated by the FIA Cross-Country Commission.

A Cross-Country Rally is a sporting event in which the itinerary covers the territory of one or several countries and runs a total distance between 1200 and 3000km. The total distance for the selective sections must be at least 1200km. The event must last no more than 8 days (including scrutineering and Super special stage).

AT A GLANCE

Improve Safety of Cross-country Events

CHINESE TAIPEI

CHINESE TAIPEI MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION (CTMSA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Establish affordable routes into motor sport for younger people

Chinese Taipei Motor Sports Association (CTMSA) aimed to give younger participants opportunities to get involved in motor sport at an affordable price level. The primary method involved in achieving this was to be the development and running of a karting slalom programme aimed at a group of around 400 participants. The karting slalom programme was to be run as eight separate camps throughout the year, with an inter-school cup competition to be run at the end of the year, adding a competitive element to the programme.

This builds on the National Sporting Authority’s (ASN’s) previous work in 2016, when it aimed to create a new international competition for grassroots motor sport and develop a higher level of grassroots motor sport in the Asian region. CTMSA planned to attract more people to participate in motor sport through high-profile but low-cost gymkhana events at local and international levels. It hoped to establish a multiple-round Asia Zone Gymkhana Championship in 2017, and demonstrate the possibility of a FIA Gymkhana World Championship taking place in the future.

AT A GLANCE

Provide affordable access to motorsport for younger participants

TOURING Y AUTOMÓVIL CLUB DE COLOMBIA (ACC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Increase number of children karting

Touring y Automóvil Club de Colombia (ACC) aimed to increase the number of young people involved in karting through an entry-level karting programme, for which there was an expected turnout of around 100 entrants. From this initial group, a total of 14 were to be selected for inclusion in the final programme, at which point they would receive intensive theory and practical training.

This was to build on the National Sporting Authority’s (ASN’s) work in previous years, where ACC trained a total of 280 officials plus 80 adult drivers, 55 young karting racers and 36 race directors to raise their levels of competency and experience. The programme was created in 2014 with the Organización Mexicana del Deporte Automovilistico Internacional (OMDAI), an FIA Regional Training Provider, and the success of the programme was to be judged on the level of knowledge shown by the participants after they had completed their training.

ACC has also in the past selected 12 young people with the potential to develop into karting drivers, as well as to be leaders on mobility issues in their communities. The organisation has also aimed to boost participation levels at its karting facilities and attract more applications to the programme in 2017, with the hope of having at least eight drivers taking part in a karting championship in 2017.

AT A GLANCE

Increase numbers of young karting participants

COSTA RICA

AUTOMÓVIL CLUB DE COSTA RICA (ACCR)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Continue to develop young karting drivers

The Automóvil Club de Costa Rica (ACCR) aimed to attract more young people to participate in karting, and develop their skills alongside pre-existing drivers. This was to be done by conducting a grassroots karting programme, aimed at a group of around 80 participants. ACCR aimed to build on the positive steps taken in 2016 and continue to develop young driving talent through its ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ karting programme.

In the past, the organisation has also aimed to provide ongoing support for race tracks and schools, as well as create a mechanism to detect young driver talent. The Asociacion de Corredores de Kartismo (ACEK) was selected to work with ACCR on the project in 2016, which was to be measured as a success if 100 new drivers took part in each year of the two-year programme, alongside seven new karting events. As part of the initiative, three drivers, from a pool of 100 Costa Rican 11-14-year-olds, were to be selected to take part in a championship after passing a series of tests.

AT A GLANCE

Continue to encourage junior motor sport by developing karting drivers

COTE D’IVOIRE

FÉDÉRATION IVOIRIENNE DE SPORTS AUTOMOBILE (FISA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Engage young people with karting

Fédération Ivoirienne de Sports Automobile (FISA) aimed to introduce karting to the country, whilst at the same time engaging young people with motor sports. FISA’s plan to carry this out involved organising a grassroots karting programme aimed at a group of around 15 participants. The project was to begin with the purchase of karts, with the objective of training drivers in the second year of the programme, with the support of an FIA Regional Training Provider.

The programme adds a grassroots element to FISA’s plans to develop motor sport in Cote d’Ivoire, supplementing

the National Sporting Authority’s (ASN’s) previous work in more senior motor sport events. In the past, the ASN has assisted with the running of a round of the FIA African Rally Championship, providing a new timing system to aid safety crews at the Cote d’Ivoire round of the championship in 2015. This allowed the crews access to more accurate and faster timing, as well as helping to manage the race, develop a real race strategy and gain confidence and reliability.

AT A GLANCE

Introduce karting to Cote d’Ivoire

CROATIA

CROATIAN CAR & KARTING FEDERATION (CCKF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Enhance skills of officials

Croatian Car & Karting Federation (CCKF) sought to enhance the levels of competency amongst its motor sport officials and trainers. In order to do this, CCKF aimed to provide a training programme for senior officials and trainers. The organisation intended to work with the UK’s Motor Sports Association (MSA), an FIA Regional Training Provider.

The work was to represent a continuation of the National Sporting Authority’s (ASN’s) long-term, multi-level activity. Previous examples of this include the ASN’s decision in 2015 to implement a training programme that would establish 15 of its senior motor sport officials as mentors to act as guides

and advisors for new drivers and officials. It also planned to provide teaching courses to prepare the mentors for their new roles.

Additionally, in 2016, CCKF planned to create a new training programme for its officials in order to improve the organisation of its events with maximum safety standards, and further train motor sport event organisers. As in 2017, the ASN intended to work with MSA, an FIA Regional Training Provider, to accomplish this.

AT A GLANCE

Further improve skills of trainers and officials

CYPRUS

CYPRUS AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (CAA)

PROGRAMME: ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT

Purchase of new IT System

Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA) aimed to purchase and implement a new IT system to improve the efficiency and capability of the National Sporting Authority (ASN) to manage motor sport events, license drivers and officials and communicate with member clubs.

The IT system will benefit competitions such as the Cyprus Rally and other national events, and carries on from CAA’s 2016 safety project which aimed to improve its communications equipment to increase safety at motor sport competitions, while also developing the procedures used during the running

of selected events. As part of the initiative, CAA set out to have better control of its events with “no space for mistakes” with regard to safety. The organisation also aimed to make the best communications equipment selection and train officials with the new kit, as well as offer its personnel training courses in line with FIA best practice.

AT A GLANCE

Improve efficiency of ASN to manage motor sport events

CZECH REPUBLIC

AUTOCLUB OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC (ACCR)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop indoor karting academy

The Autoclub of the Czech Republic (ACCR) sought to provide for young people interested in motor sport by presenting more opportunities to participate in the sport. Their National Sporting Authority (ASN) planned to do this with the development and running of an indoor karting academy for children between the ages of five and 10 years old, with attendance figures expected to be around 500 participants.

ACCR was to supply each of the venues hosting the indoor karting programme with the same equipment as well as the same academy programme. The most successful drivers from the academy were to be provided with direct support from the ASN, allowing them to be able to take part in the Czech Karting Programme, thus creating a streamlined progression from academy member to competing driver.

AT A GLANCE

Increase motor sport involvement for children through karting academy

ETHIOPIA

ETHIOPIAN MOTORSPORT ASSOCIATION (EMA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop a karting slalom programme

Ethiopian Motor Association (EMA) intended to develop motor sport in the country through the introduction of a grassroots programme. The programme in question was to be a karting slalom scheme, intended for a group of up to 36 drivers, with 10 coaches also in attendance. In the development of this programme, the National Sporting Authority (ASN) intended to work with Motorsport South Africa (MSA), an FIA Regional Training Provider.

This builds on the ASN’s prior work as part of the FIA’s karting slalom pilot, where it received two karts as part of a kit to enable it to set up and run a karting slalom event. In 2016,

EMA also aimed to acquire and implement a new electronic timing system, replacing the existing manual arrangements. The organisation’s objectives were to remove human errors to produce accurate results in a timely manner. After ordering and receiving the new electronic timing equipment, the EMA planned to arrange a training event for its timekeepers and results officers so they would become familiar with the new system, which would again take place in conjunction with MSA, an FIA Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Develop motor sport in the country through karting slalom scheme

FINLAND

AKK MOTORSPORT (AKK)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Enhance competency of karting officials

Finland’s motor sport organisation, AKK-Motorsport (AKK) aimed to improve the levels of competency and expertise of a number of its karting officials, in order to support its young karting programme. This was to be accomplished through a training programme aimed specifically at karting officials, with an expected participation number of around 430 people.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) was also to host a round of the FIA Karting European Championship in 2017, which took place at the Mika Salo circuit in Alahärmä in July.

This was to build upon previous work done by AKK, which has, in the past, included efforts to increase and develop junior karting activities by giving member clubs concrete ways to take action at grassroots level. The ASN has also previously challenged potential partners to finance 100 new junior karts for use in these clubs. AKK has also previously developed new software to aid its volunteer management system in relation to the annual Rally Finland event.

AT A GLANCE

Support youth karting programme by improving competency of karting officials

Photography: AKK-Motorsport

FRANCE

FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE DU SPORT AUTOMOBILE (FFSA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Discover future rally stars

Fédération Française du Sport Automobile (FFSA) once again sought to discover the next generation of talented rally drivers, and this was to be completed through the National Sporting Authority’s (ASN’s) Rallye Jeunes programme, a young talent development scheme which has been run for more than 20 years. It has in the past produced top class-drivers such as multiple World Rally Champion, Sébastien Ogier. Three finalists were to be selected from the pool of applicants.

This builds upon FFSA’s positive steps towards youth development, such as a programme devised in 2015 that prioritised accessibility in order to facilitate access for new

young drivers to motor sport by detecting those with the most potential and providing them with a pathway to future success. The initiative was open to approximately 600 young drivers from the FFSA’s French Karting School. FFSA has also previously aimed to help young people who endure social difficulties to enjoy the sport.

AT A GLANCE

Discover talented young rally drivers through junior programme

GEORGIA

GEORGIAN AUTOMOBILE SPORT FEDERATION (GASF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Improve operation of motor sport events

Georgian Automobile Sport Federation (GASF) sought to improve the operation of rally, hill climb and rallycross motor sport events within the country. This ambition of enhanced running of motor sport events is directly tied to GASF’s ambition to re-establish a Georgian national rally championship, as well as to prepare candidate events for international series for consideration on FIA World Championship calendars.

In order to do this, the National Sporting Authority (ASN) was to purchase timing, communication and scrutineering equipment, as well as to oversee the application of training to group of around 30 participants in how to use it proficiently. Personnel from the equipment suppliers were to be present and assist with this training, in order to effectively instruct the trainees in correct usage of the equipment.

AT A GLANCE

Prepare for future rally events with improved operational processes

GERMANY

DEUTSCHER MOTOR SPORT BUND (DMSB)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Continue exemplary officials training

Deutscher Motor Sport Bund (DMSB) aimed to ensure a holistic approach to all its training elements, further strengthening the standards both for officials and drivers. The chief method of achieving this goal was to be the continuation of the DMSB Academy, where the focus would be on consolidating the methodology of training and materials, as well as the development of additional training materials, the training of coaches, and the mentoring and expansion of training partners, with an estimated group size of around 100 participants.

This complements work done in previous years, where DMSB has sought to develop and improve its training for approximately 2,000 officials since 2015. The organisation has also aimed to increase the quality of its officials’ work at

motor sport events, and aimed to have the course accredited by an education institution and provide a mentoring scheme for trainers and officials. As well as developing its teaching courses, DMSB also planned to reach out to universities such as Europa Campus and University of Kaiserslautern to get recognition of its motor sports officials training.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) is an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training and Medical Programmes.

AT A GLANCE

Continue to improve training received by officials by consolidating training methods

GUYANA

GUYANA MOTOR RACING AND SPORTS CLUB (GMRSC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop motor sport in the country

Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMRSC) sought to increase the levels of competency shown by both drivers and officials, as well as develop motor sport within the country through the introduction of national championships within the National Sporting Authority (ASN). The primary way of achieving this goal was to be the development of a karting facility, as well as the delivering of training for drivers and officials, with an expected attendance of around 100 participants.

For this project, GMRSC intended to work alongside the Organización Mexicana del Deporte Automovilistico Internacional (OMDAI), an FIA Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Develop motor sport through enhanced drivers and officials training

HAITI

AUTO SPORT D’HAITI (ASH)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve race circuit safety via officials training

Auto Sport d’Haiti (ASH) sought to develop and implement training for officials across its motor sport spectrum, encompassing marshals, race directors and stewards. The goal of the training programme would be to improve the competency of race officials in order to ultimately improve the safety of race events in Haiti. The training will be delivered to 30 participants selected by the National Sporting Authority (ASN).

Headed by President Ronald Craan, the ASN is a first-time applicant for the FIA Sport Grant Programme. Its 2017 safety project would be supported by the Automovil Club de Costa Rica (ACCR), who would develop, deliver and assess the training programme delivered to participants.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency of race officials

INDIA

FEDERATION OF MOTOR SPORTS CLUBS OF INDIA (FMSCI)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Increase rally safety

Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) aimed to improve the competency levels of its rally officials to ensure that any rally events held within the country would be carried out in a safe manner with minimal risk. FMSCI intended to achieve this goal by running a safety training programme for its rally officials, for a group of around 200 participants.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) intended to create a group of senior officials and marshals capable of conducting an event to World Rally Championship standards. The organisation planned to work alongside the UK’s Motor Sports Association (MSA), an FIA Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Improve officials competency to ensure safe running of rallies

INDONESIA

IKATAN MOTOR INDONESIA (IMI)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Improve consistency across motor sport disciplines

Ikatan Motor Indonesia (IMI) aimed to improve levels of consistency across all different disciplines and categories of motor sport throughout the country, as well as to develop an effective structure in regards to the management and development of its motor sport officials. This was to be achieved, chiefly, through a project aimed at developing and implementing sporting and technical regulations within the National Sporting Authority (ASN), as well as implementing homologation, and officials’ licensing. This was to be attended by a group of around 30 participants.

IMI intended to work alongside the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS), an FIA Regional Training Provider. The organisation was also requested to invite neighbouring ASNs within close proximity to attend the programme, in order to maximise its effectiveness. The programme itself has been endorsed by the FIA Safety Department.

AT A GLANCE

Improve consistency and improve structure of officials training

IRAN

MOTORCYCLE AND AUTOMOBILE FEDERATION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN (MAFIRI)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve competency of race officials

Motorcycle and Automobile Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (MAFIRI) aimed to implement safety training for race officials tasked with ensuring safety at karting, drifting and other speed events in Iran. The training would target marshals, race directors and stewards with approximately 30 participants set to take part.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) is intending to work with Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL), an FIA Regional Training Provider, in order to ensure that the programme is developed and delivered in line with FIA standards.

This follows on from MAFIRI’s 2015 motor sport development project which aimed to improve the standard of its rally and circuit officials by implementing a training programme to cover trauma and basic life support training for the medical teams, scrutineers training and administrative team training. In total, the ASN aimed to have over 50 participants in the training sessions. Participants would be required to undertake an evaluation to assess their progress.

AT A GLANCE

Improve safety at circuit events via officials training

ITALY

AUTOMOBILE CLUB D’ITALIA (ACI)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Implement safety training for rally officials

Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) aimed to develop and implement a multi-level training programme specific to rallying events. The scheme would be delivered to 300 participants in an attempt to improve the competency of safety officials operating during rally events in Italy to support the safe running of rally events.

The programme is a continuation of the work carried out in recent years to improve the efficiency and safety of motor sport events under the provision of the National Sporting Authority. In 2016, ACI aimed to deliver a competencybased multi-level training programme for officials and also

improve their skills and safety awareness in event planning, event management and emergency response co-ordination, while improving safety at its national and international rally events. After determining and implementing the new training programme, which was open to at least 800 licensed officials, ACI planned to measure the success of the initiative by assessing compliance with the project timetable, completeness of the deliverables, satisfaction of project stakeholders including officials and ASN management and conformity to the quality and safety management system.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency of safety officials operating during rally events

JAMAICA MILLENNIUM MOTORING CLUB (JMMC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Provide opportunities for young drivers

Jamaica Millennium Motoring Club (JMMC) aimed to produce a streamlined development pathway for young drivers, to facilitate a smooth transition from karting into more senior categories such as circuit racing and rally motor sport events. This was to be achieved by the implementation and running of a young driver training programme aimed at bridging the gap between karts and cars, to be attended by a group of around 15 participants.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) intended to call on support from the Organización Mexicana del Deporte Automovilistico Internacional (OMDAI), an FIA Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Provide young drivers with a development pathway

KENYA

KENYA MOTOR SPORTS FEDERATION (KMSF)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Preparation for ARC candidate event bid

Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) sought to purchase and implement the use of extrication and medical equipment to improve the safety of rally events in Kenya and the National Sporting Authority’s (ASN’s) ability to handle incidents more effectively. The project’s proposal came in anticipation of KMSF’s bid for an African Rally Championship candidate event in 2017, followed by a World Rally Championship event in 2018/2019.

This follows on from KMSF’s 2016 safety project, which aimed to buy new radio equipment for the control, conduct and safe management of motor sport events in the country, primarily in rallies. Once the equipment, which was expected to include a suitable base station, repeaters, as well as individual, vehicle

and handheld sets, was purchased, KMSF planned to train radio operators to understand their new roles, the nature of motor sport and the new protocols and procedures needed to operate the new radios. The success of the project was to be measured and monitored by the careful observation of events that used the new equipment in order to recognise better and more effective levels of communications, improved event management and responses to incidents and accidents.

AT A GLANCE

Purchase of extrication and medical equipment to improve rally event safety

SOUTH KOREA

KOREA AUTOMOBILE RACING ASSOCIATION (KARA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Increase competency of karting drivers

Korea Automobile Racing Association (KARA) aimed to promote karting to a wider audience and increase its uptake, as well as improve the competency levels of its already existing young karting drivers. In order to achieve this goal, KARA intended to develop and run a karting programme for young people studying at middle school, with an intended group size for the programme to be around 60 participants.

This programme was also to include a karting summer school tailored for any students already participating in the KARA Kart Championship, as well as providing a scholarship programme for the series champions.

AT A GLANCE

Open karting to wider audiences and increase participation

KOSOVO

FEDERATION OF AUTO SPORT OF KOSOVO (FASK)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve competency and safety awareness of rally officials

Federation of Auto Sport of Kosovo (FASK) sought to implement safety training for officials representing the National Sporting Authority (ASN) on hill climb and rally events. In addition, the project would also encompass the development of a licensing system for use by event officials.

To be delivered to 50 participants, the project’s goal would be to improve the safety awareness and competency of rally officials to support the safe running of rally events hosted in Kosovo.

The ASN is first-time applicant and is intending to work in conjunction with Motor Sports Association (MSAUK) as the project’s selected FIA Regional Training Provider, who will help develop and oversee the programme’s training, as well as the development of FASK’s new licensing system. The success of the project was to be measured by the careful observation of safety officials at rally and hill climb events following the conclusion of training.

AT A GLANCE

Officials safety training & development of licensing system

KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB (KIAC)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve competency of officials to improve safety of rally events

Kuwait International Automobile Club (KIAC) aimed to provide safety training to officials, with a specific focus on rally events. The programme would be delivered to 50 participants selected by the National Sporting Authority (ASN), with the intention of improving the competency of senior rally officials and marshals to improve the safety of rally events.

The ASN is intending to partner with Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL), an FIA Regional Training Provider, who will develop, oversee and ultimately assess the success of the training programme following its conclusion.

This follows on from KIAC’s 2016 safety project, which aimed to enhance the operational levels of its senior rally officials, marshals and volunteers, as well as implement a better level of communication between senior management personnel and its on-site motor sport officials. The major tasks associated with the project included new training for senior managers on event management, risk management, the preparation of rally safety plans, preparation for rally stages and Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) regulations.

AT A GLANCE

Safety training for rally officials

LITHUANIA

LITHUANIAN AUTOMOBILE SPORT FEDERATION (LASF)

PROGRAMME: ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT

Implement online event management and licensing system

Lithuanian Automobile Sport Federation (LASF) aimed to implement a new online system with event and licensing management capabilities. The system would assist LASF to reduce the number of unsanctioned events in Lithuania and help single out those who participate in and host them.

The project will be overseen by LASF President Romas Austinskas, in the organisation’s 27th year of operation.

The success of the project would be determined based on assessments made of the number of unsanctioned events occurring in Lithuania following the conclusion of the IT system’s implementation.

AT A GLANCE

Reduce number of unsanctioned motor sport events

MACEDONIA

AVTOMOBILISTICKA FEDERACIJA NA MAKEDDONIJA (AFM)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve safety of motor sport events via competency of race officials

Avtomobilisticka Federacija na Makeddonija (AFM) sought to provide training to its safety officials tasked with overseeing the safe running of motor sport events in Macedonia, in order to improve safety for competitors, officials and spectators. The programme would be delivered to approximately 100 participants as selected by the National Sporting Authority (ASN).

AFM is planning to work in partnership with the UK’s Motor Sports Association (MSA), an FIA Regional Training Provider, who will develop, oversee and ultimately assess the success of the training programme following its conclusion. MSA’s role would be even more significant - as AFM is a first-time applicant part of the RTP’s role would be to help them develop their training strategy for future years.

AT A GLANCE

Safety training provided to race officials

MALTA

MALTA MOTORSPORT FEDERATION (MMF)

PROGRAMME: ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT

Purchase & Implement online licensing system

Malta Motorsport Federation (MMF) sought to purchase and implement a database for use by officials and drivers designed to streamline and improve its online licensing system.

Working with the UK’s Motor Sports Association (MSA), an FIA Regional Training Provider, MMF will seek to increase the efficiency of the licensing process for the benefit of officials and drivers alike, making it easier for both to organise and enter events respectively.

This follows on from MMF’s 2015 project, which aimed to produce an organisational structure to represent each

aspect of motor sport including a full business plan covering operational procedures, licensing systems and requirements for competitors, administration, permits, and marshals registration and training schemes. The key tasks for the plan were to facilitate democratic and transparent elections for MMF representatives, create a governance structure in a way that all member clubs would be able to reach an agreement on its future constitution, create a basic database for competitors to record their licences and any relevant medical history, as well an additional one for marshals and officials.

AT A GLANCE

Introduce a full online licensing system for officials and drivers

MAURITANIA

FÉDÉRATION MAURITANIENNE DES SPORTS MÉCANIQUES (FMSM)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve competency, experience level and safety awareness of officials

Fédération Mauritanienne de Sports Mécaniques (FMSM) sought to purchase and implement specialist timing equipment for use on drifting and time attack events. The project would also see the organisation of a baja event through which the scheme’s success could be judged.

FMSM would deliver the programme to approximately 50 participants with the end-goal of improving the competency, experience level and safety awareness of officials. The National Sporting Authority (ASN) is intending to work with Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as their FIA Regional Training Provider.

This follows on from FMSM’s 2016 safety project, which aimed to prepare a team of officials that would be able to organise motor sport events that meet FIA safety standards. As well as categorising and understanding motor sport, FMSM also planned to form a new organising committee for motor sport events, to introduce a clear chain of command for communications, understand how to attract drivers, media and sponsors, as well as introduce effective event management and relations with the Mauritanian government.

AT A GLANCE

Purchase timing equipment for drifting and time attack events

MEXICO

ORGANIZACIÓN MEXICANA DEL DEPORTE AUTOMOVILISTICO INTERNACIONAL (OMDAI)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Make motor sport accessible for young people

Organización Mexicana del Deporte Automovilistico Internacional (OMDAI) sought to improve its young driver programmes in a number of ways. The first was to consolidate its grassroots development plan for motor sport in Mexico by developing a new pathway. As well as this, OMDAI aimed to detect new talented motor sport participants, and to make motor sport more accessible to young people in general.

One of the ways this was to be achieved was to be the introduction and development of a Legends Championship,

aimed at a group of 20 participants. This championship was to be run in parallel with the Formula 4 Championship, thus reducing the running costs for the teams involved. The National Sporting Authority (ASN) is an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training and Young Driver Programmes.

AT A GLANCE

Restructure young driver pathway to encourage participation

MOROCCO

FÉDÉRATION ROYALE MAROCAINE DES SPORTS AUTOMOBILES (FRMSA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve competency, experience level and safety awareness of officials

Fédération Royale Marocaine des Sports Automobiles (FRMSA) aimed to purchase and implement specialist timing equipment for use on drifting, time attack and rally events. The project would also see the organisation of a trial rally event on which the scheme’s success could be judged.

FRMSA would deliver the programme to approximately 50 participants with the end-goal of improving the competency,

experience level and safety awareness of officials. The National Sporting Authority (ASN) was intending to work with Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) as their FIA Regional Training Provider. QMMF would be responsible for helping develop, oversee and ultimately assess the results of the programme.

AT A GLANCE

Purchase timing equipment for drifting, time attack and rally events

NAMIBIA

NAMIBIA MOTOR SPORT FEDERATION (NMSF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Improve permanent racing facility

Namibia Motor Sport Federation (NMSF) aimed to improve the safety of the country’s permanent racing facility – the Tony Rust Racetrack – by upgrading the infrastructure, as well as increasing the levels of competency in its officials. In order to achieve these goals, NMSF aimed to make improvements to the facilities, as well as to run a safety training programme for officials. The programme was to include an element of Train the Trainer, and was aimed at a group of around 75 participants. New timing equipment was also to be purchased.

This builds upon work undertaken in previous years, where NMSF planned to obtain new timing equipment for use in

its rally events to replace its older kit. The organisation then planned to train its officials and motor sport personnel to use the new timing equipment correctly.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) intended to work with Motorsport South Africa (MSA), an FIA Regional Training Provider, in order to achieve these goals.

AT A GLANCE

Enhance levels of infrastructure and officials’ competency at racing circuits

NEPAL

NEPAL AUTOMOBILES’ ASSOCIATION (NASA)

PROGRAMME: ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT

Maximise Motor Sport Development

Nepal Automobiles’ Association (NASA) aimed to develop short, medium and long-term strategies for the National Sporting Authority (ASN) across a number of areas to maximise its motor sport development capabilities. Activities included developing human resource and event management training, exchanging knowledge and training with 50 other ASNs from other countries. The initiative will also see NASA work alongside an FIA Regional Training Provider or FIA expert.

This followed on from NASA’s 2016 motor sport development programme, which improved Nepal’s racing circuit with new communications and safety equipment, as well as adding

more karts in addition to control and training rooms with enhanced kit.

Other development activities were set up to improve the skills of Nepal’s drivers and motor sport officials, including hosting regular self-sustaining events. The increasing number of karting drivers, improved communications and safety equipment being installed at the track led to an overall increase of safety for participants and officials.

AT A GLANCE

Train officials to increase motor sport development capabilities

NETHERLANDS

KNAC NATIONALE AUTOSPORT FEDERATIE (KNAF)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Develop training platform for officials & drivers

KNAC Nationale Autosport Federatie (KNAF) aimed to develop a training platform to raise safety standards which would target both officials and drivers across the Netherlands. After conducting research ahead of the project, KNAF planned to provide new training for motor sport personnel, which would be offered to approximately 650 participants with the goal of enhancing and consolidating the training programmes available to KNAF’s officials and drivers.

To help achieve the project’s goals, KNAF will work with Germany’s Deutscher Motor Sport Bund, an FIA Regional Training Provider, who will direct, assist and ultimately oversee the implementation of KNAF’s newly-developed training platform.

This follows on from KNAF’s 2016 motor sport development programme, which provided training and certification to 100 instructors from approved race and rally schools and tackled issues such as fair play, positive coaching, behaviour, safety, anti-doping and sexual intimidation. The success of the initiative was to be measured by the amount of organised training that took place and the number of certified instructors and trainers it produced.

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Improve safety standards via a new training platform

NEW ZEALAND

MOTORSPORT NEW ZEALAND (MSNZ)

PROGRAMME: ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT

Utilise online system to develop event management

MotorSport New Zealand (MSNZ) planned to develop event management and technical modules as part of their online system, offering easy access to competitors, officials, event organisers, scrutineers and member clubs. The system was designed to handle MSNZ’s licensing, event management, event entry, permit applications, event reporting, technical applications, training and club management, with further development planned specifically on the system’s event management capabilities and technical modules.

Bill Bawn, the MSNZ Sporting Manager, is responsible for managing the new system, which the MSNZ provides training on to affiliated club staff, event organisers and stewards. Following its creation in 2016, the success of the system’s usability will now be measured in how accurately and in a user-friendly way the planned updates allow it to be used by competitors, officials, events organisers and member clubs.

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Develop online system to access MSNZ facilities

NORWAY

ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF NORWAY (KNA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Enhanced driver training programmes

The Royal Automobile Club of Norway (KNA) aimed to develop its entry and elite-level training programmes, with the aim of improving the competency of young drivers via an updated broad curriculum. 150 participants will be catered for during the development project from both training programmes.

The ASN has operated this multi-level driver training programme for a number of years, and this latest project follows on from the 2016 scheme that aimed to continue KNA’s education programme for young drivers, with the goal of continuing to instil best practice principles into all motor sport participants in Norway. Aspects of the project included providing tools and resources for the drivers, the ‘Girls with

Speed’ initiative designed to get more women involved in motor sport, and the conferences and training offered to the junior participants. The success of the initiative was to be measured by how many young drivers from local clubs across Norway participated in the Programme and took part in the KNA’s organised conferences and workshops.

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Improve competency of young drivers

OMAN

OMAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (OAA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Provide Train the Trainer course for the ASN

Oman Automobile Association (OAA) sought to implement a training programme for senior officials of the National Sporting Authority (ASN), in order to equip Oman with a group of local motor sport trainers proficient enough to train their own volunteers in the future.

The initiative would aim to incorporate 30 participants chosen by the ASN, with a Train the Trainer programme implemented to coach members of the scheme to prepare and deliver their own training modules in accordance with FIA standards and guidelines. Ultimately, each participant can be expected to train others to run events safely, on time and within the regulations upon successful completion of the programme. The ASN is planning to work with the Automobile et Touring

Club du Liban (ATCL) as its official FIA Regional Training Provider to complete the programme.

This follows on from the OAA’s 2016 safety programme, which planned to provide four days of training for its circuit officials on the latest motor sport rules and regulations needed to put on a safe and well-run event.

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Teach senior officials how to train volunteers

POLAND

POLSKI ZWIĄZEK MOTOROWY (PZM)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Implement safety training for officials

Polski Związek Motorowy (PZM) planned to deliver training to officials and drivers to ensure the safe operation of race meetings, focusing specifically on rally, hill climb and crosscountry events. PZM’s strategic plans included the purchase of specialist communications equipment to be used during each event for the safety of drivers, officials and spectators.

Both the equipment and training were to be delivered to and used by 100 officials tasked with creating a safe environment and operation for each race event.

The marshals were to be trained by PZM to be proficient in the use of the communications equipment. The success of the initiative was to be measured by the results of assessments that would be held after every event, as well as feedback provided via the monitoring of officials from the National Sporting Authority.

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Organise safety training and purchase communication equipment for motor sport officials

PORTUGAL

FEDERAÇÃO PORTUGUESA DE AUTOMOBILISMO E KARTING (FPAK)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve training for drivers and circuit officials

Federação Portuguesa de Automobilismo e Karting (FPAK) aimed to develop and deliver a training programme designed to improve the competency levels of circuit and rally officials as well as drivers in Portugal. FPAK wanted to improve the skills and safety awareness amongst its motor sport personnel in relation to on-track behaviour, emergency response coordination and event management.

The training programme, which follows on from last year’s multi-level training scheme for circuit and rally officials in Portugal, would be provided to 150 circuit officials and 50 drivers. The success of the initiative was to be measured by the results of the final assessments and reports written by the assessors involved in the process, as mitigated by the National Sporting Authority (ASN).

Last year’s programme followed a multi-level curriculum, and was provided to 61 technical officials and 85 sporting officials from the FPAK’s various clubs and associates, as well as eight students from the Engineering University of Oporto, and was scheduled in line with FPAK’s rally and circuit competition calendar.

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Implement training for motor sport officials and drivers

ROMANIA

AUTOMOBIL CLUBUL ROMAN (ACR)

PROGRAMME: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Increase female participation in motor sport

Automobil Clubul Roman (ACR) aimed to target and deliver theoretical and practical training for prospective female drivers and officials in motor sport in an effort to increase female participation. The programme would see 180 females selected by the ASN to undertake the training scheme being run under the FIA’s Social Responsibility Programme and under the supervision of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission, led by President Michèle Mouton.

This follows on from the ACR’s 2016 development programme, which planned to promote junior motor sport by offering a new grassroots motor sport programme to at least 200 16-25 year-old participants who would then compete in

motor sport events for the first time. Alongside this, training would be provided to 20 officials. To implement the new programme, ACR aimed to establish an updated national calendar for grassroots events that would be promoted via a dedicated website to the ASN’s member clubs and branches. ACR also planned to host safety training sessions for the new drivers, as well as selected talented juniors, and issue them with entry level licences.

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Attract prospective female officials and competitors

RWANDA

RWANDA AUTOMOBILE CLUB (RAC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Implement training for drivers and officials in karting

Rwanda Automobile Club (RAC) aimed to develop training for drivers and officials operating within karting in an attempt to increase both the number of participants and competency of young drivers in Rwanda. The initiative specifically targeted equipping the National Sporting Authority (ASN) with a group of local trainers under the Train the Trainer initiative. The activity targeted 12 participants, and would see the UK’s Motor Sports Association (MSA) act as their FIA Regional Training Provider.

This followed on from RAC’s 2016 motor sport development programme, which also incorporated the UK’s MSA, and developed a grassroots karting programme in Rwanda for its officials and young drivers. To do this, it purchased karts and associated equipment to run a small series of kart events

throughout the year, as well as train its personnel to run those events. Davite Gincarlo, an experienced motor sport competitor in Rwanda, would be responsible for managing the initiative, which was to be offered to 10 students from schools across the country aged 10-16 years who would be assessed for their level of driving skill and interest in motor sport before being approved.

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Develop training for drivers and officials in karting

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SAUDI ARABIA

SAUDI ARABIAN MOTOR FEDERATION (SAMF)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve circuit & cross-country safety

Saudi Arabian Motor Federation (SAMF) aimed to develop safety at circuit and cross-country events by providing specialist training to race direction, marshals and other safety officials operating at competitions in Saudi Arabia. The major lessons that were to be incorporated into the training programme include teaching motor sport event management, risk management and safety, giving basic life support and rescue training, and providing marshals and other volunteers with specific guidelines.

SAMF aimed to deliver the safety training to 80 participants in conjunction the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL), an FIA Regional Training Provider, and under the guidance of SAMF president, HRH Prince Sultan Bin Bandar Al Faisal. The success of the programme would be measured via assessments made by ATCL officials on the participants’ ability to apply the knowledge gained from the scheme at future race events.

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Develop circuit safety via new material and training courses

SERBIA

AUTO-MOTO ASSOCIATION OF SERBIA (AMSS)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Train senior officials to improve event safety

Auto-Motor Association of Serbia (AMSS) sought to provide theoretical and practical training to senior motor sport officials in an effort to improve the safe conduct of motor sport events in Serbia. The new training sessions would be offered to a minimum of 50 AMSS marshals, 90% of which would be from the existing pool of volunteers and the remaining 10% would be newly recruited members.

The UK’s Motor Sports Association (MSA), an FIA Regional Training Provider, would help to manage and deliver the project once again, following on from its work with AMSS’s 2016 development programme, which implemented structures within the organisation to form relevant committees that would

be responsible for different areas of motor sport. It also planned to design and deliver new training courses for its officials and marshals, and streamline the resources needed to manage its officials, drivers and clubs by creating a new, easy to use database.

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Improve event safety via newly-formed training schemes

SLOVENIA

AUTO SPORT FEDERATION OF SLOVENIA (AS 2005)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop and homologate motor racing facilities

Auto Sport Federation of Slovenia (AŠ 2005) aimed to continue its development and upgrading of a driving facility that would be used for motor sport racing activities and to deliver safety training courses in an effort to increase participation in motor sport. The scheme would see the National Sporting Authority (ASN) liaise with the FIA Safety Department as the project progresses.

This follows on from AŠ 2005’s 2016 motor sport development plan, which saw the initial development of a multi-purpose facility designed to achieve FIA homologation.

The organisation hoped the success of the initiative would lead to motor sport competitors being able to improve their skills, promote the sport and provide better facilities to attract and train future professional drivers. The major tasks associated with the project were to include building the new areas of the facility, planning and constructing additional supporting infrastructure such as safety zones, fences, buildings, traffic lights and communications systems and technical support structures, as well as implementing staff training programmes and marketing and media activities relating to the upgraded facilities.

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Develop and upgrade national motor racing facilities

SOUTH AFRICA

MOTORSPORT SOUTH AFRICA (MSA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Safety training ahead of inaugural World Rallycross round

Motorsport South Africa (MSA) aimed to establish and run training programmes for extrication and rescue officials in order to improve the competency of crews stationed at closed-car motor sport events. Such training is planned in anticipation of the country’s inaugural FIA World Rallycross event taking place at the Killarney race circuit in November 2017.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) is an FIA Regional Training Provider under both the Officials Safety Training and Young Driver Training Programmes. The project has been fully endorsed by the FIA Safety Department.

This follows on from MSA’s 2016 project to restore a karting circuit to a safe and raceworthy condition to encourage grassroots motor sport activity and to avoid the possibility of it falling into disuse. The major tasks associated with the project were to engage contractors to carry out the work, supervise the restoration, obtain project engineer sign off for the completed work and conduct an inspection of the circuit to provide it with suitable accreditation.

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Implement extrication and rescue training

SPAIN

REAL FEDERACION ESPAÑOLA DE AUTOMOVILISMO (RFEDA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Increase competitor safety during hill climb events

Real Federation Española de Automovilismo (RFEDA) sought to improve the quality of its tracking systems for hill climb events taking place in Spain, with the aim of improving safety of such events by enabling race direction to more accurately locate drivers and officials during the event. The activity has been endorsed by the FIA Hill Climb and Safety Departments.

As an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training Programme, the FIA will request that the RFEDA share its research, findings and details of its new tracking system in order to benefit other FIA member bodies around the world.

This follows on from the RFEDA’s 2016 development programme which aimed to improve the sporting and technical management of the various championships in Spain by equipping its volunteers and officials with new skills developed from updated training sessions. The success of the activity, which involved training for approximately 350400 senior motor sport officials, was to be measured by the quality of the sporting and technical management arising in the different motor sport championships held across Spain following the completion of the training.

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Develop tracking system for hill climb events

SRI LANKA

CEYLON MOTOR SPORTS CLUB (CMSC)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Purchase & install hill climb safety equipment

Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC) aimed to purchase and install new safety equipment for use in the country’s hill climb events in order to improve spectator safety, specifically with the addition of new safety barriers. CMSC’s project also targeted educating spectators directly via the production and distribution of leaflets and videos on how to stay safe when attending hill climb competitions, according to FIA protocol.

Throughout the project it is intended that CMSC work closely with the FIA Hill Climb Department to ensure that appropriate equipment is purchased.

This follows on from CMSC’s 2016 safety project, which aimed to procure the best safety equipment for driver extraction and emergency response and to safely teach officials in the operation of the equipment to improve motor sport safety in Sri Lanka. Hussain Akbarally, International Representative and past Treasurer for CMSC, was to be responsible for managing the activity, which was to involve evaluating suppliers of safety equipment, subsequently purchasing and testing the kit, as well as training 15 experienced selected officials in the safe use and maintenance of the equipment.

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Purchase & install hill climb safety equipment

SUDAN

SUDANESE AUTOMOBILE AND TOURING CLUB (SATC)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Purchase timing equipment & implement safety training for officials

The Sudanese Automobile and Touring Club (SATC) sought to purchase specialist timing equipment and implement safety training for officials, with a specific focus on drifting and speed test events. This included the preparation of regulations and development of organising committees for national drift and speed test championships.

The project would see 40 participants take part, as selected by the National Sporting Authority (ASN), with the aim to improve the competency, experience level and safety awareness of officials in preparation for the introduction of national speed test and drifting championships. The ASN intends to work with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL), and in consultation with the FIA Drifting Working Group to ensure the correct regulations are developed.

This follows on from SATC’s 2016 safety project, which aimed to train its local motor sport officials according to FIA standards and safety practices, and also form the core of an organising committee that would be able to organise local and regional speed tests and drift events. A group of officials from the Yemen ASN would also attend. The primary objective for the project was to be the development of a number of highly-trained officials from both ASNs who could then start to organise motor sport events in their respective countries.

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Provide safety training and specialist equipment for safety officials

SWITZERLAND

AUTO SPORT SUISSE SARL (ASS)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Purchase and installation of hill climb safety equipment

Auto Sport Suisse Sarl (ASS) aimed to purchase and install new safety equipment for use in the country’s hill climb events in order to improve safety for competitors, officials and spectators. Such equipment includes safety barriers for installation where necessary on hill climb courses in Switzerland.

Throughout the project it is intended that ASS work closely

with the FIA Hill Climb Department to ensure that appropriate equipment is purchased.

Hill climb is a branch of motor sport in which drivers compete against the clock to complete an uphill course. It is one of the oldest forms of motor sport, since the first known hill climb taking place in January 1897 at La Turbie near Nice, France.

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Improve safety at hill climb events

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC

AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE SYRIE (SAC)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Re-launch of karting races

SAC planned to purchase new karts and timing equipment in attempt to re-launch karting competitions in Syria, and as a first step to re-launching all motor sport activities in the country. The project’s end-goal was to provide facilities and equipment to develop motor sport through provision of an affordable and accessible option.

The scheme also sought to engage officials in both theoretical and practical training to ensure that competitions ran safely, on time and in accordance with the appropriate regulations.

This follows on from SAC’s 2016 safety project, which planned to buy new driver equipment for use in rallying and to encourage more participation in the sport. Equipment would include helmets and overalls, as well as seatbelts. The aim of the programme would be to encourage more drivers and co-drivers to participate in safe rallying through providing them with the necessary equipment. At the same time, the ASN would reinstate the control tower at its circuit to further encourage motor sport activities.

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Purchase of timing equipment, karts and implementation of officials training

TANZANIA

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF TANZANIA (AAT)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Increase safety & efficiency of motor sport events

The Automobile Association of Tanzania (AAT) sought to purchase timing equipment and implement training of senior officials in its use in a bid to improve the efficient and safe running of motor sport events nationwide. The project would be launched for the benefit of a number of motor sport disciplines and would target 50 senior officials operating in Tanzania.

Ultimately, each participant can be expected to run events safely, on time and within the regulations upon successful completion of the programme. As part of the programme, the National Sporting Authority (ASN) will be encouraged to introduce an officials’ licensing system, and will be assisted by Motorsport South Africa (MSA), an FIA Regional Training Provider.

AAT’s work with MSA continues the partnership forged during its 2015 motor sport development programme, which planned to purchase timing equipment to replace its old existing equipment, which AAT had used for a number of years. The equipment would be used on the Tanzania National Rally Championship and on its round of the African Rally Championship.

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Purchase of timing equipment and implementation of officials training

TUNISIA

NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE TUNISIE (NACT)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Develop circuit & baja events

National Automobile Club de Tunisie (NACT) sought to access and implement a new timing system for use in its motor sport activities, focusing on circuit and baja events. The organisation would then train 50 participants to use the new technology, as well as teach them first-hand how to run events safely in order to improve the competency, experience and safety awareness of officials.

The success of the project would be judged based on assessments made at the end of programme, with specific attention placed on a planned trial baja event including the newly-trained officials and use of the purchased timing equipment. NACT is planning to work with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as their FIA Regional Training Provider who would lead the management of the project.

AT A GLANCE

Purchase of timing equipment and implementation of officials training

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

AUTOMOBILE & TOURING CLUB FOR UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ATCUAE)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Create online training module for vehicle recovery officials

Automobile & Touring Club for United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) sought to create an online training module based on vehicle recovery, specifically for safety officials. The project would also see 60 participants attend an F1 Recovery Chiefs workshop jointly-hosted between ATCUAE and the FIA to share best practice of vehicle recovery. The event may also incorporate additional participants from National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) worldwide.

Focusing on Formula 1, Formula 2 and GP3, the end-goal of the programme would be to identify and share the safest and most efficient vehicle recovery practices, set to be outlined in

a new set of guidelines in the form of an e-learning module accessible to ASNs worldwide.

ATCUAE, an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training and Young Driver Training Programmes, is already working with the FIA Safety Department for development of the module and would continue to do so throughout the project.

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Identify and share best practice in vehicle recovery

MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION (MSA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Development of Rally Future Project

The UK Motor Sports Association (MSA) is working towards implementing a vehicle tracking system in stage rallying. Live tracking systems enable the locations and movements of cars, as well as any incidents, to be alerted to the event HQ and the relevant emergency services in real time. Not only does tracking play an important role in safety and risk management, it also assists organisers in event management. MSA is currently engaged with a preferred supplier, which is developing a bespoke GSM-based system with voice capability, and the potential to track up to 150 cars on any one event and provide coverage of up to four special stages simultaneously.

MSA is an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training Programme, and the project has received endorsement by the FIA Safety Department.

This project follows on from MSA’s 2016 development project, which aimed to deliver training sessions for safety car crews working at motor sport events across the UK in order to try to improve spectator safety. The project was developed in response to the recommendations from the Motor Sport Event Safety Review.

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Provide support to Rally Future Project

UNITED STATES

AUTOMOBILE COMPETITION COMMITTEE FOR THE UNITED STATES (ACCUS)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve competency of NHRA technical inspectors in US and Canada

The Automobile Competition Committee for the United States (ACCUS) endorsed a project developed by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to provide training for their Technical Inspectors with the intention for participants to then train others across the US and Canada. The project would be delivered to 20 participants initially with the potential to educate a further 1000 technical inspectors and 30,000 NHRA-licensed drivers through the multi-level scheme.

It is envisioned that the programme will ultimately improve the competency levels of Technical Inspectors for all NHRAsanctioned drag racing events. Following the conclusion of the programme, the NHRA will share the training materials with the FIA for widespread use amongst its members.

ACCUS’ last FIA grant project in 2016 aimed to introduce the FIA’s Formula 4 concept to the USA to provide a lower cost entry-level car formula series in the country. The organisation also planned to build the series so that it met both the FIA and the Sports Car Club of America’s goals, and provided value through sponsor partnerships that encouraged growth of a strong formula car ladder in the USA.

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Train NHRA Technical Inspectors to provide coaching to others

ZAMBIA

ZAMBIA MOTOR SPORT ASSOCIATION (ZMSA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Purchase & equip FIV unit

Zambia Motor Sport Association (ZMSA) sought to purchase and equip a vehicle to be used as Fire Intervention Vehicle unit to be operated by officials from the National Sporting Authority (ASN). Additionally, the project would see officials receive specialist training on how to operate the equipment ahead of its wider use across motor sport events in Zambia.

The ASN is intending to work with Motorsport South Africa, an FIA Regional Training Provider, who will develop and oversee the training programme.

This follows on from ZMSA’s 2016 safety project, which aimed to introduce karting to the country by means of a

karting slalom project. The plan was to purchase 3 sets of karts plus driver kits and cones in order to try to engage young people in the sport. The project was endorsed by the National Sports Council of Zambia and the Ministry of Youth and Child Development. The initial plan for the programme was to take the karts and equipment to schools and colleges around Lusaka to demonstrate what can be done and to try to raise interest for young people to take up the sport, then to extend the scope to other provinces.

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Provide safety equipment and training to ASN officials

ZIMBABWE

ZIMBABWE MOTOR SPORTS FEDERATION (ZMSF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Acquire new timing equipment

Zimbabwe Motor Sport Federation (ZMSF) aimed to purchase new timing equipment for use across the country’s motor sport activities and it would train its personnel to use the new technology. The project would encompass 10 participants who would be selected for training in order to improve the efficient running of motor sport events. Ultimately, the scheme would encourage more national and international competitors to participate in competitions hosted in Zimbabwe.

The 10 participants will be trained directly by the suppliers of the timing equipment.

This follows on from ZMSF’s 2016 safety project, which aimed to ensure safety measures at its race meetings were upheld by making sure its circuits were kept clear of unauthorised persons and vehicles at all times, and by keeping those facilities properly protected from vandalism and theft by building earth embankments around the premises. These embankments would be high enough to prevent vehicles from crossing them. Through this project, the ASN hoped to facilitate the efficient running of motor sport by preventing theft of essential circuit equipment and infrastructure and avoiding the presence of unauthorised vehicles on site.

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Acquire and implement a new timing system for use in motor sport events