FIA Sport Grant Programme Brochure 2018

PROJECTS

Foreword

Todt, FIA

Worldwide Projects 2015-2018

Total Funding Awarded

Statement

Albania (Cluster) Training for senior karting officials

Australia (Cluster) Training driver coaches from nine countries

Australia (Cluster) Training for senior officials

Barbados (Cluster) Young driver development training

Croatia (Cluster) Train the Trainer and licensing programme

Lebanon (Cluster) Officials training and development programme

Morocco (Cluster) Young driver development programme

Slovak Republic (Cluster) Training programme for scrutineers in circuit and hill climb

South Africa (Cluster) Training for senior scrutineers

United Arab Emirates (Cluster) Young driver development training

United Kingdom (Cluster) Programme to encourage female participation

Algeria Karting officials training for speed test and drifting

Australia Support for young driver talent

Austria Rally marshals training

Bahamas Establish kart school and slalom series

Bangladesh Conduct feasibility study for karting circuit

Belize Develop grassroots motor sport in the country

Bulgaria Training and equipment purchase

Chile Safety training for officials and drivers

China Grassroots driver training

Chinese Taipei Establish an Auto Gymkhana training programme

Costa Rica Continue to develop young karting racers

Croatia Young driver training programme

Cyprus Attendance of senior officials at FIA Rally Safety Seminar

Denmark New grassroots rally initiative

Dominican Republic Officials safety training

Finland Improve accessibility of karting to new participants

France Discover future rally stars

Georgia Improve grassroots karting activity

Germany Continue exemplary officials training

Guatemala Develop motor sport in the country

India Upgrading an important motor sport venue

Iran Improve the competency of baja and cross country officials

Jordan Provide opportunities for young drivers

Kuwait Safety training for circuit officials

Lebanon Develop young drivers’ careers

Macedonia Improve competency of race officials

Madagascar Scutineering training programme

Mauritania Improve competency and safety awareness of officials

Mexico Upgrade of circuit video equipment

Morocco Improve competency of officials

Namibia Circuit safety improvements

Nepal Encourage youth participation

Netherlands Develop training platform for drivers and co-drivers

Norway Develop driver training programmes

Oman Officials safety training for baja and cross country

Paraguay Officials safety training

Peru Grassroots karting programme

Philippines Grassroots driver programme

JEAN TODT FIA PRESIDENT

Dear Friend,

It is with great pleasure that I present the third edition of the FIA Sport Grant Programme report.

This initiative continues to play a crucial role in the development of grassroots motor sport, providing our Member Clubs with support for the activities with which they encourage interest and participation.

Since the inception of the Programme in 2014, our administration has been encouraged by the successes we have witnessed across all of the FIA Regions.

No two Regions are the same. They each face their own distinct opportunities and challenges. The Sport Grant Programme has been designed to be flexible to differing needs, while being underpinned by a carefully considered application and assessment system.

The purpose of this report is to highlight the measurable impact of projects across the four major areas of: motor sport development, ASN structure and management, safety, and social responsibility.

As you will see, that impact has been significant, with activities ranging from 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.

I have been pleased to visit many of your projects, and your commitment has been clear to see. I trust that you are making the most of this important opportunity.

The grants programme is about to enter its fifth year of funding, and we are firmly focused on doing everything possible to support the ASNs in helping to grow the sport, through obtaining maximum benefits and efficiency from the funding provided.

To this end, in October 2018 we launched a new audit and evaluation process aimed at identifying best practice and amplifying the impact and legacy of funded projects. Assessment of both the compliance and the performance of initiatives supported through an FIA grant will help improve the effectiveness of the grant-making process. It also provides an opportunity for sharing information between ASNs, thereby increasing the positive effect of successful ventures across multiple countries and regions.

I hope that in addition to communicating the variety of activities the FIA and its members are engaged in, this report will serve as a source of inspiration to your own organisation.

I know I can count on you to ensure the continued success of the Sport Grant Programme, to help safeguard a prosperous future for motor sport.

With best wishes, Yours sincerely,

E-karting programme in Romania to attract new participants to motor sport, in collaboration with schools to encourage participation of young people: 100 participants, 20 new officials and 15 trainers.

Establishment of auto gymkhana training programme in Chinese Taipei with the intent to enter the best 40 drivers into the National Gymkhana Championship: 20 coaches, 400 drivers.

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.

Commission President: Mr. Graham Stoker

Regional Vice Presidents: Mr. Jose Abed Dr. Mohammed Ben Sulaymen Mr. Carlos Garcia Remohi Mr. Angelo Sticchi Damiani Mr. Surinder Thatthi Mr. Hermann Tomczyk Mr. Heping Wan

ASN Development Task Force President: Mr. Andrew Papadopoulos

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: €50,000

MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT: €50,000

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: €50,000

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.

2015 to

AMERICAS

Bahamas 2015 2016 2017 2018

Barbados (Cluster) 2018 Barbados 2015

Belize 2017 2018 Brazil 2016 Chile 2018 Colombia 2015 2016 2017

Costa Rica 2015 2016 2017 2018 Dominican Republic 2018 Guatemala 2015 2016 2018

Guayana 2017 Haiti 2017 Honduras (Cluster) 2016 Jamaica 2017 Mexico 2015 2016 2017 2018 Panama 2015

Paraguay 2015 2018 Peru 2018 Trinidad and Tobago 2015 United States 2015 2016 2017 2018 Venezuela 2015

MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

SAFETY

Over the last 4 years, 247 projects have been awarded for 105 ASNs*

PROJECTS

Albania (Cluster) 2018

Albania 2016

Armenia 2015

Austria 2017 2018

Azerbaijan 2015

Belgium 2015 2016 2017

Bulgaria 2017 2018

Croatia (Cluster) 2017 2018

Croatia 2015 2016 2017 2018

Czech Republic 2017

Denmark 2015 2016 2018

Finland 2015 2016 2017 2018

France 2015 2016 2017 2018

Georgia 2017 2018

Germany 2015 2016 2017 2018

Iceland 2016

Italy 2015 2016 2017

Kosovo 2017

Latvia 2015

Lithuania 2017 Macedonia 2017 2018

Malta 2015 2017

Netherlands 2015 2016 2017 2018

Norway 2015 2016 2017 2018

Poland 2017 2018

Portugal 2016

Romania 2015 2016 2017 2018

Russia 2018

Serbia 2016 2017 2018

Slovak Republic (Cluster) 2017 2018

Slovak Republic 2015 2016

Slovenia 2016 2017 2018

Spain 2015 2016 2017 2018

Sweden 2015

Switzerland 2017

Ukraine

United Kingdom (Cluster) 2018

United Kingdom 2016 2017 2018

EUROPE

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

Algeria 2016 2017 2018

Cyprus 2016 2017 2018

Egypt 2016

Georgia 2017

Iran 2015 2017 2018

Jordan 2015 2016 2018

Kuwait 2016 2017 2018

Lebanon 2015 2016 2018

Lebanon (Cluster) 2018

Mauritania 2016 2017 2018

Morocco 2017 2018

Morocco (Cluster) 2018

Oman 2015 2016 2018

Qatar 2016 2018

Saudi Arabia 2017 2018

Sudan 2018 Sudan (Cluster) 2016 2017

Syrian Arab Republic 2015 2016 2017 2018

Tunisia 2016 2017

United Arab Emirates (Cluster) 2017 2018

United Arab Emirates 2016 2017

Yemen 2018

ASIA PACIFIC

Australia (Cluster) 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018

Australia 2015 2016 2017 2018

Bangladesh 2015 2017 2018

China (Cluster) 2015 China 2018

Chinese Taipei 2016 2017 2018

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Botswana 2016

Burundi 2015

Ethiopia 2016 2017

Ivory Coast 2015 2017

Kenya 2016 2017

Madagascar 2015 2016 2018

Mauritius 2017

Mozambique 2016

Namibia 2015 2016 2017 2018

Rwanda (Cluster) 2017

Rwanda 2016 2017 2018

Senegal 2016

South Africa (Cluster) 2015 2018

South Africa 2015 2016 2017 2018

Tanzania 2015 2017 2018

Uganda 2015 2016

Zambia 2015 2016 2017

Zimbabwe (Cluster) 2017

Zimbabwe 2015 2016 2017 2018

India 2017 2018

Indonesia (Cluster) 2016

Indonesia 2017

Nepal 2015 2016 2017 2018

New Zealand 2016 2017

Philippines 2015 2016 2018

South Korea 2017

Sri Lanka 2015 2016 2017

Thailand 2015

Bangladesh, China, Chinese

India, Indonesia, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea,

Lanka,

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, Yemen, Zambia,

Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, 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

ALBANIA

AUTOMOBILE CLUB ALBANIA (ACA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Training for senior karting officials

The Automobile Club Albania (ACA) aimed to develop motor sport in the region by providing training for senior karting officials and creating a group of top licensed officials in each country of the cluster.

To achieve this the National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) would be working with the UK’s Motor Sport Association (MSA) as their FIA Regional Training Provider. The MSA would focus the training on competency development and programme structure.

The project was to be delivered to around 45 participants who would be trained as part of the programme, with those from Albania joined by representatives from other ASNs in the cluster - Avtomobilisticka Federacija na Makeddonija (AFM), Auto-Moto Association of Montenegro (AMSCG) and Bosnia and Hercegovina Automobile Club (BIHAMK).

AT A GLANCE

Provide training for karting officials across the region

Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters)

AUSTRALIA

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT (CAMS)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Training driver coaches from nine countries

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) aimed to help National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) in Asia train competitors and create elite driver pathways for talented athletes to work their way up to the top levels of motor sport.

To do this CAMS would train driver coaches from nine countries and encourage them to pass on that knowledge to other driver coaches across the region.

This programme builds on previous work by CAMS, where

ASNs across Asia received driver training and advice on establishing young driver academies.

The ASNs in the cluster are Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Macau and Singapore.

AT A GLANCE

Training driver coaches to help create elite driver pathways

Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters)

AUSTRALIA

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT (CAMS)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Training for senior officials

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) aimed to improve the competency of senior officials such as stewards and clerks of the course, and work towards a standardised approach in the Asia Pacific region regarding safety and judicial processes in top-level competition.

As part of the plans to achieve this goal, CAMS was planning to run a number of training sessions for officials, including a Train the Trainer programme, enabling participants to transfer their knowledge to others in future.

This cluster consists of National Sporting Authorities from nine countries across Asia – Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Macau and Singapore. CAMS is an FIA Regional Training Provider for the Officials, Young Driver and Medical Programmes.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency of senior officials and work towards standardised approach

BARBADOS

BARBADOS MOTORING FEDERATION (BMF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Young driver development training

The Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF) sought to develop young drivers in the region through the establishment of an entry-level karting series.

Around 40 participants were to take part in the initiative, which will not only offer competition opportunities but also a training programme to help develop their skills and increase talent across the region. This in turn would encourage participation in grassroots motor sport events.

The other National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) in the cluster are Jamaica Millennium Motoring Club and Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club.

It is hoped that neighbouring ASNs will join this project in future years. The ASNs would be working with Automobile & Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) as their Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Develop young drivers and establish entry-level karting series

Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters)

CROATIA

CROATIAN AUTOMOBILE & KARTING FEDERATION (CAKF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Train the Trainer and licensing programme

The Croatian Automobile & Karting Federation (CAKF) aimed to increase the number of licensed trainers in the region to raise standards and harmonise training delivery.

The other National Sporting Authorities in the cluster are Serbia, Slovenia and Kosovo, though all ASNs in the FIA Central European Zone (CEZ) region are expected to benefit from the programme.

This builds on last year’s programme where some countries within the CEZ - Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary,

Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia and the Slovak Republic - were provided with their own group of motor sport trainers as part of a Train the Trainer programme. Another recent project provided a new training programme for officials in order to improve the organisation of its events.

All countries within the cluster would be working with the UK’s Motor Sports Association (MSA), an FIA Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Cluster programme focussed on Train the Trainer and licensing of officials

LEBANON

AUTOMOBILE ET TOURING CLUB DU LIBAN (ATCL)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Officials training and development programme

The Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) aimed to give officials from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region training and development through a programme involving 50 participants.

This was originally focussed on improving the management of events in the Middle East Rally Championship and helping to revive the series. It was later decided to expand the

project to all countries in the MENA region and to broaden the content to include a number of development topics. The programme was delivered by Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as the Regional Training Provider during the 2018 MENA Congress in Morocco with help from additional subject-matter experts.

AT A GLANCE

Development programme for Middle East and North Africa

MOROCCO

FÉDÉRATION ROYALE MAROCAINE DE SPORT AUTOMOBILE (FRMSA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Young driver development programme

The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Sport Automobile (FRMSA) aimed to improve the competency of young drivers and support them by developing a streamlined path for their motor sport careers.

This young driver training programme would utilise the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as its Regional Training Provider, working with three National Sporting Authorities: Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania. ATCL would be delivering a similar programme to the one it has developed for

its own drivers, but tailored to the needs of FRMSA and the other ASNs. The selected winners would have the opportunity to test in Formula 4 in the UK and the possibility to have a Renault Formula One Academy assessment.

AT A GLANCE

Training programme for young drivers

Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters)

SLOVAK REPUBLIC

SLOVAK ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR SPORT (SAMS)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Training programme for scrutineers in circuit and hill climb

The Slovak Association of Motor Sport (SAMS) aimed to improve the competency of scrutineers for hill climb and circuit disciplines in conjunction with National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.

The project’s end-goal was to harmonise technical regulations in the FIA Central European Zone (CEZ) region and improve the competency of technical officials. Endorsed by the FIA Hill Climb Department, the cluster would be using an FIA Regional Training Provider to assist with the content of the training and

provide useful feedback and advice to the programme’s trainers and its participants.

This follows on from SAMS’ 2017 motor sport development programme, which also aimed to provide scrutineer training for hill climb and circuit disciplines in conjunction with the 13 other nations in the CEZ.

AT A GLANCE

Scrutineers training for circuit and hill climb

Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters)

SOUTH AFRICA

MOTORSPORT SOUTH AFRICA (MSA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Training for senior scrutineers

Motorsport South Africa (MSA) aimed to improve the ability of senior scrutineers to identify fake safety equipment and thereby improve the safety of motor sport across the region.

Joining South Africa in this project would be National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) from Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

Motorsport South Africa would work with the ASNs as the Regional Training Provider and would be joined by an expert from the FIA to deliver the training. The senior scrutineers who

attended would then disseminate the information to their local teams.

This builds on the a safety project in 2017, whereby training programmes were established and run for extrication and rescue officials. This improved the competency of crews stationed at closed-car motor sport events, particularly in preparation for the country’s inaugural FIA World Rallycross event that took place at the Killarney race circuit in November last year.

AT A GLANCE

Training for scrutineers to identify fake safety equipment

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

AUTOMOBILE & TOURING CLUB FOR UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ATCUAE)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Young driver development training

The Automobile & Touring Club for United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) aimed to improve the competency of young drivers and help increase opportunities for them in their motor sport careers.

The scheme would encompass a further four National Sporting Authorities (ASNs): Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF), Kuwait International Automobile Club (KIAC), Saudi Arabian Motor Federation (SAMF) and Oman Automobile

Association (OAA), with ATCUAE acting as the lead ASN and the project’s FIA Regional Training Provider. The ATCUAE is also an FIA Regional Training Provider for the Officials Training Programme.

Throughout the programme drivers would follow a broad curriculum including driver training, nutrition, fitness, media, anti-doping and teamwork.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency of young drivers and help increase opportunities

MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION (MSA)

PROGRAMME: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Programme to encourage female participation

The UK Motor Sports Association (MSA) aimed to promote motor sport to girls as a career opportunity, through its partnership with the Dare to be Different programme.

Dare to be Different is an initiative led by former driver Susie Wolff, focusing on increasing female participation in all aspects of motor sport. The non-profit organisation holds different events throughout the United Kingdom and enables girls aged eight to 14 to participate in motor sport-related activities.

These activities include kart racing, fitness, engineering, media training, and a pit stop challenge. Along with Susie

Wolff, ambassadors of the Dare to be Different programme include Deputy Team Principal of the Williams F1 team Claire Williams, President of the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission Nathalie McGloin, Sky Sports presenter Rachel Brooks, and Sauber F1 strategy engineer Ruth Buscombe.

The other National Sporting Authorities involved in this project are Deutscher Motor Sport Bund (DMSB), and The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS).

AT A GLANCE

Increase female participation across all areas of motor sport

ALGERIA

FÉDÉRATION ALGÉRIENNE DES SPORTS MÉCANIQUES (FASM)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Karting officials training for speed test and drifting

The Fédération Algérienne des Sports Mécaniques (FASM) aimed to improve the safety of speed test and drifting events, and create a national championship.

This would involve 75 participants, including 45 marshals, 25 senior officials, and 5 scrutineers. The National Sporting Authority (ASN) was intending to work with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as its Regional Training Provider.

The project follows on from FASM’s 2017 safety programme, which aimed to provide an overall increase in skill level, competency and safety awareness of its officials.

FASM’s strategic plans include the purchase of specialist timing equipment, as well as further safety training for officials focussed specifically on drifting and speed test events.

AT A GLANCE

Improve the safety of speed test and drifting events

AUSTRALIA

CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT (CAMS)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Support for young driver talent

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) aimed to continue to foster development of Australia’s young elite driver talent and utilise the Australian F4 series as part of a recognised pathway for young drivers to develop in open wheel racing.

The organisation was planning to advance the series by 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.

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

Rally marshals training

Österreichischer Automobil- Motorrad- und Touring Club (ÖAMTC) sought to improve competency levels of rally marshals and their ability to respond to incidents efficiently.

The training programme was to be attended by 200 marshals and 20 stage commanders, and would feature an element of Train the Trainer, equipping participants with the knowledge to train others.

The proposed training follows on from the recovery and first aid modules delivered in 2017. This was a first responder training course for rally drivers and medical personnel, ensuring that the first person at the scene of an accident –whether rally participant or medical professional - possessed sufficient medical and safety knowledge to act appropriately.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency levels of rally marshals

BAHAMAS

BAHAMAS MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION (BMSA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Establish kart school and slalom series

The Bahamas Motor Sports Association (BMSA) proposes to introduce two FIA training simulators to help teach race driving techniques.

It will establish a Kart Driving School based on the existing EduKarting Model, but extended to introduce competitive driving against the clock following the FIA Slalom Guidelines.

It will also establish the EduKarting Bahamas Slalom Series so that following tuition, youngsters will have an incentive to learn and improve.

It will award Bahamas Student Kart Licences once a level of competence is reached and exams passed. It is planning to achieve 100 new licence holders in Year 1 and encourage Bahamians to run and administer the Championship themselves.

This builds on work done in the previous year, in which the BMSA embarked on plans to create a permanent motor sport facility in the country.

AT A GLANCE

Establish a Kart Driving School based on the EduKarting Model

BANGLADESH

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF BANGLADESH (AAB)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Conduct feasibility study for karting circuit

The Automobile Association of Bangladesh (AAB) aimed to conduct and finalise a commercial feasibility study for its new karting circuit.

The goal of the activity is to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the karting circuit project.

The circuit itself is part of a five-year infrastructure development plan to grow motor sport at grassroots level in the country.

This follows on from AAB’s 2017 motor sport development project, which established a network of well-trained licensed motor sport officials, in tandem with the development rate of motor sport within the country, working with the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) as an FIA Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Ensure long-term financial sustainability of karting circuit project

BELIZE

BELIZE AUTOMOBILE CLUB (BAC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop grassroots motor sport in the country

Belize Automobile Club (BAC) aimed to create a karting programme as part of an overall plan to develop grassroots motor sport in the country and attract new competitors.

The grassroots karting programme would work with local schools to help attract participants and was to receive further support from Mexican ASN OMDAI, an FIA Regional Training Provider.

The programme follows on from the 2017 motor sport development project which included a Train the Trainer element aimed at developing young driver coaches.

AT A GLANCE

Development of motor sport through grassroots karting initiative

BULGARIA

UNION DES AUTOMOBILISTES BULGARES (UAB)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Training and equipment purchase

The Union des Automobilistes Bulgares (UAB) aimed to purchase electronic systems for the operation of race control at events on temporary city circuits, hill climb, rallycross and autocross.

The goal of the project was to improve the number of safe events that can be conducted across the country and the ASN would delegate the Bulgarian Automobile Sports Federation (BFAS) to help with this process.

BFAS was to develop a bespoke solution in collaboration with the University of Sofia and work closely with the FIA Rally Department to ensure the equipment purchased conforms to

the appropriate FIA standard. The project was validated by the President of the FIA Cross Country Commission.

This type of equipment is essential for the safe running of a cross country rally, which can cover several countries and runs for up to 3,000km.

AT A GLANCE

Purchase of electronic race control systems for temporary facilities

CHILE

FEDERACIÓN CHILENA DE AUTOMOVILISMO DEPORTIVO (FADECH)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Safety training for officials and drivers

The Federación Chilena de Automovilismo Deportivo (FADECH) aimed to improve the competency of race officials including marshals, race directors, and stewards through the use of a safety training programme. Drivers would also be included in the programme, which was to be deployed across eight regions.

Around 600 people would be expected to take part in the training course, with the National Sporting Authority (ASN)

seeking to make this training more accessible by taking the trainers to the regions that will be part of the programme.

Automóvil Club de Costa Rica, the ASN from Costa Rica, would provide the training.

AT A GLANCE

Officials training for stewards, race directors and marshals

CHINA

FEDERATION OF AUTOMOBILE AND MOTORCYCLE SPORTS OF PEOPLE OF CHINA (CAMF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Grassroots driver training

The Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of People of China (CAMF) aimed to create a grassroots driver training programme that enables participants with no financial support to develop skills for competitive racing.

This forms part of an initiative to scout out new talent in the Asia region for grassroots motor sport.

The programme would encourage locals to take part in motor sport at a grassroots level and attract new talent that can be taken on to intrernational level, with the initiative focused on widening opportunities for drivers that take part.

AT A GLANCE

Development of a grassroots driver participation programme

CHINESE TAIPEI

CHINESE TAIPEI MOTOR SPORTS (CTMS)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Establish an Auto Gymkhana training programme

Chinese Taipei Motor Sports (CTMS) aimed to establish an Auto Gymkhana training programme to encourage more participants into the sport.

The programme was to involve 400 drivers and 20 coaches, with the 40 best drivers being entered into a National Gymkhana championship. The format is similar to autocross racing and involves a predetermined ‘track’ with obstacles such as cones, tyres and barrels that drivers must navigate.

These events are high-profile but low-cost at local level, with the potential to be at international level in the future.

This builds on the ASN’s previous work in 2017 that aimed to give younger participants opportunities to get involved in motor sport at an affordable price level. This involved the development and running of a karting slalom programme, which was run as eight separate camps throughout the year, culminating in an inter-school cup competition.

AT A GLANCE

Establish Gymkhana training programme to encourage more participants in the sport

COSTA RICA

AUTOMÓVIL CLUB DE COSTA RICA (ACCR)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Continue to develop young karting racers

The Automóvil Club de Costa Rica (ACCR) aimed to improve the competency of young drivers in the country and increase the level of participation in grassroots motor sport.

This initiative would involve the expansion of the ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ karting programme, which was to feature 50 participants and offer additional opportunities to the fastest drivers to compete at a higher level.

ACCR aims to build on the positive steps taken in 2017 to develop young driving talent in the country. In the past, the

organisation has also provided ongoing support for race tracks and schools, as well as created a mechanism to detect young driver talent.

AT A GLANCE

Increase participation in grassroots motor sport by developing karting drivers

CROATIA

CROATIAN AUTOMOBILE & KARTING FEDERATION (CAKF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Young driver training programme

Croatian Automobile & Karting Federation (CAKF) sought to improve the competency of young drivers by offering them a broad curriculum to help with their motor sport careers.

The drivers that were to be identified as potential trainers would have an opportunity for further development at the Olympic Academy and other drivers with the right potential would be encouraged to become Road Safety Ambassadors.

The work represents a continuation of the National Sporting Authority’s long-term, multi-level activity. Previous examples of

this include its programme in 2017 that sought to enhance the levels of competency amongst its motor sport officials and trainers. In order to do this, CAKF provided a training programme for senior officials and trainers. Previously, it has also provided teaching courses to prepare mentors for their new roles.

AT A GLANCE

Further improve skills of young drivers in their motor sport careers

CYPRUS

CYPRUS AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (CAA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Attendance of senior officials at FIA Rally Safety Seminar

Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA) aimed to send four senior officials to the FIA European Rally Safety Seminar in 2018, as recommended by the Rally Safety Task Force.

This would enable the National Sporting Authority to utilise the information from the seminar and then implement it into a safety programme that seeks to improve the competency of rally officials and ensure the safety of spectators at rally events. Those who attended the seminar would also pass their knowledge to officials in their country.

Previously the ASN conducted a project 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.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency of rally officials to ensure safety of spectators at rally events

DENMARK

DANSK AUTOMOBIL SPORTS UNION (DASU)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

New grassroots rally initiative

Denmark’s motor sport organisation, Dansk Automobil Sports Union (DASU) aimed to promote a new grassroots rallying initiative in the country as part of the DASU Rally Challenge, which involves both rally drivers and co-drivers.

The initiative would seek to provide appropriate training and assistance to both rally drivers and co-drivers in grassroots rallying, thereby allowing for an increase in the quality of the championship and the number of people looking to take part in either role.

Around 40 participants were expected to take part in the initiative, as long as they have a national beginners rally licence with less than one year of experience.

This builds on the previous work done by the ASN to further promote young driving talent, through a karting academy project. This saw three race camps being run alongside physical training sessions and a schools programme.

AT A GLANCE

Develop grassroots rallying in Denmark

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

FEDERACIÓN DOMINICANA DE AUTOMOTOVILISMO (FDA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Officials safety training

The Federación Dominicana de Automotovilismo (FDA) aimed to improve the competency of circuit officials specifically for touring car events, in order to ensure safety for spectators, competitors and officials.

The FDA was planning to achieve this by reducing its reliance on bringing in officials to work on events from outside the

country. Around 70 participants including circuit officials, scrutineers, race directors, and stewards, were expected to take part in the programme.

The Automóvil Club de Costa Rica (ACCR) would conduct the training.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency of circuit officials for touring car events

FINLAND

AKK-MOTORSPORT (AKK)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Improve accessibility of karting to new participants

Finland’s motor sport organisation, AKK-Motorsport (AKK) aimed to make karting available to large groups of people by holding events in city centres so that they can try karting in a safe environment.

The goal of the activity was to improve accessibility of karting to a large number of new participants, with the intention to hold five to six events across the major cities in Finland.

This builds upon previous work done by AKK, including initiatives to increase the competency of officials at karting

events and to develop junior karting activities by giving member clubs concrete ways to take action at grassroots level.

The National Sporting Authority has also previously challenged potential partners to finance 100 new junior karts for use in clubs across the country.

AT A GLANCE

Increase grassroots karting participation through city centre events

Photography: AKK-Motorsport

FRANCE

FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE DU SPORT AUTOMOBILE (FFSA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Discover future rally stars

The Fédération Française du Sport Automobile (FFSA) aimed to discover the next generation of rally driving talent through its Rallye Jeunes programme.

The programme would be eligible to any French driver (male or female) between the ages of 18 and 24 with a Class B driving licence, with three drivers set to make up the final selection.

Previously, this programme has produced top class-drivers such as multiple World Rally Champion, Sébastien Ogier.

This builds upon FFSA’s positive steps towards youth development, such as a programme 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. This 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 grassroots karting activity

The Georgian Automobile Sport Federation (GASF) aimed to increase the participation of young people in karting, thereby improving accessibility to the sport.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) would provide karts for eight teams and train coaches for each team, with around 50 to 60 participants set to be part of the programme which would be supported by Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE), an FIA Regional Training Provider.

This builds on previous work done to improve the operation of rally, hill climb and rallycross motor sport events within the country. This was directly tied to GASF’s ambition to reestablish a Georgian national rally championship, as well as to prepare candidate events for international series for consideration on FIA World Championship calendars.

AT A GLANCE

Develop grassroots karting participation in the region

GERMANY

DEUTSCHER MOTOR SPORT BUND (DMSB)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Continue exemplary officials training

Deutscher Motor Sport Bund (DMSB) aimed to ensure that both officials and drivers are utilising all of its training content, further strengthening the standards.

The chief method of achieving this goal was to be the continuation of the DMSB Academy, whereby the focus is on strengthening the methodology of training and materials. This would also apply to 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.

There would be emphasis on the pioneer role of the National

Sporting Authority (ASN) through the promotion of elite officials and creating special training for top-level officials.

The organisation was also aiming to increase the quality of its officials’ work at motor sport events. The DMSB would be reaching out to universities such as Europa Campus and University of Kaiserslautern to get recognition of its motor sports officials training.

The ASN is an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training and Medical Programmes.

AT A GLANCE

Continuation of officials training programme

GUATEMALA

AUTOMÓVIL CLUB GUATEMALA (ACG)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop motor sport in the country

The Automóvil Club Guatemala (ACG) aimed to attract more participants to motor sport, by the use of various initiatives that drive up engagement in the region among both grassroots karting and car racing.

There were expected to be around 180 participants in the initiative, that builds on the plans to create a development structure through the provision of entry level driving, intermediate level, and advanced training for both disciplines.

This was to be in line with plans to launch a race school with karts and touring cars, and to promote participation of grassroots categories in national championship events in order to increase participation by 25 per cent in the region.

Previous motor sport development projects include developing the skills of existing young drivers by including ‘Safe Race’ events as part of an existing national championship.

AT A GLANCE

Develop motor sport through enhanced driver training

INDIA

THE FEDERATION OF MOTOR SPORTS CLUBS OF INDIA (FMSCI)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Upgrading an important motor sport venue

The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) aimed to carry out an upgrade of Kari Motor Speedway, which first opened in 2003.

This was to improve the safety of motor sport events at the circuit, ensuring the wellbeing of spectators, officials and competitors. The improvements would also help with attracting new motor sport talent, through providing better facilities for participants.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) was aiming for FIA homologation of the circuit, Grade 3 or 4.

This builds on the work previously done by the FMSCI, which previously ran a safety-training programme for its rally officials for a group of around 200 participants, working with the UK’s MSA, an FIA Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Upgrade Kari Motor Speedway, to improve safety and development

IRAN

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

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve the competency of baja and cross country officials

The Motorcycle and Automobile Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (MAFIRI) proposed to improve the competency of officials, to enable them to organise safe baja and cross country events for which there is an increasing demand.

The training would target marshals, clerks of the course and stewards with approximately 30 participants involved.

The National Sporting Authority (ASN) was intending to work with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL), as their

Regional Training Provider, to ensure that the programme would be developed and delivered in line with FIA standards.

This follows on from MAFIRI’s 2017 safety project which aimed to implement training for race officials tasked with ensuring safety at karting, drifting and other speed events in Iran.

AT A GLANCE

Safety training for baja and cross country officials

JORDAN

THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF JORDAN (RACJ)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Provide opportunities for young drivers

The Royal Automobile Club of Jordan (RACJ) aimed to improve the competency of young drivers, and support them by developing a streamlined path for their motor sport careers.

The training programme was expected to attract around 30 participants. The selected winners would have the opportunity to test in Formula 4 in the UK and the possibility to have a Renault Formula One Academy assessment.

The programme was to be delivered by the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as an FIA Regional Training Provider. ATCL would deliver a similar programme to the one it has developed for its own drivers, but tailored to the needs of the Jordan ASN.

AT A GLANCE

Provide young drivers with a development pathway

KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB (KIAC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Safety training for circuit officials

Kuwait International Automobile Club (KIAC) aimed to provide safety training to officials, with a specific focus on drifting, karting, and time attack events.

This would be part of a long-term programme to train motor sport officials at the new Kuwait Motor Town circuit. The programme was set to be delivered to around 40-50 participants selected by the National Sporting Authority (ASN), with the intention of improving the competency of race

officials to refine the safety of circuit events. The ASN was to partner with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL), an FIA Regional Training Provider, to deliver the training.

This follows on from KIAC’s development project in 2017, which involved training senior officials and marshals for rally, baja and cross country events.

AT A GLANCE

Safety training for circuit officials across multiple events

LEBANON

AUTOMOBILE ET TOURING CLUB DU LIBAN (ATCL)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop young drivers’ careers

The Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) aimed to improve the competency of young drivers and support them through the motor sport ladder by developing their careers.

This was to be the next step as part of ATCL’s well-developed young driver programme, which has a broad curriculum for developing young driver talent and is further supported by a strong and proven training team.

Previous winners of the first phase of the initiative have gone on to achieve podiums in the British Formula 4 championship, with several drivers from previous phases testing in F4. As well as the F4 test opportunities, drivers from this latest phase would also have a chance to test in the Renault Formula One Academy.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency and development of young drivers

MACEDONIA

AVTOMOBILISTICKA FEDERACIJA NA MAKEDDONIJA (AFM)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve competency of race officials

The Avtomobilisticka Federacija na Makeddonija (AFM) aimed to ensure the safe conduct of motor sport events, with a training programme for senior officials to improve safety for competitors, officials and spectators.

This was to be part of an initiative to reduce the amount of unsanctioned street races taking place in Macedonia. The training programme would be delivered to approximately 50 participants as selected by the National Sporting Authority.

AFM was planning to work in partnership with the UK Motor Sports Association (MSA) as its FIA Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Safety training provided to motor sport officials

MADAGASCAR

FÉDÉRATION DU SPORT AUTOMOBILE DE MADAGASCAR (FSAM)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Scrutineering training programme

The Fédération du Sport Automobile de Madagascar (FSAM) aimed to improve the competency of scrutineers in motor sport events through the purchasing of equipment.

This equipment would be used to train around 30 scrutineers, who would be part of the licensing programme. The National Sporting Authority was intending to work with Motorsport South Africa (MSA) as its Regional Training Provider.

This follows on from the previous motor sport development programme, that sought to purchase new timing equipment and train the marshals at its rally events to use it appropriately. Approximately 20 timekeepers and flying finish marshals that had already been supplied with licences were given training on the new equipment.

AT A GLANCE

Develop scrutineers skills at motor sport events

MAURITANIA

FÉDÉRATION MAURITANIENNE DES SPORTS MÉCANIQUES (FMSM)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve competency and safety awareness of officials

The Fédération Mauritanienne des Sports Mécaniques (FMSM) aimed to improve the competency of officials to ensure the safety of baja and cross country events, with a view to organising an event with neighbouring countries in 2019.

FMSM would deliver the programme to approximately 30-40 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 the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as its FIA Regional Training Provider.

This follows on from FMSM’s 2017 project which also sought to increase the competency of officials through the purchase of specialist timing equipment for use on drifting and time attack events.

AT A GLANCE

Ensure safety of events by improving competency of officials

OMDAI FIA MÉXICO (OMDAI)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Upgrade of circuit video equipment

The OMDAI FIA México (OMDAI) aimed to replace and upgrade video equipment at the Miguel e Abed Circuit in Puebla to improve safety and standards at the facility.

The circuit is the principal venue for the National Sporting Authority (ASN), and is the location of its driving school and officials training programmes, as well as the stage for national and international competitions.

Previously the ASN has sought to develop grassroots

motorsport in the country and to detect new talented motor sport participants, with a view to making motor sport more accessible to young people in general.

AT A GLANCE

Improve safety of circuit with facility upgrade

MOROCCO

FÉDÉRATION ROYALE MAROCAINE DE SPORT AUTOMOBILE (FRMSA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Improve competency of officials

The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Sport Automobile (FRMSA) aimed to train officials on the organisation and management of drifting events.

FRMSA would deliver the programme to approximately 40-50 participants with the end-goal of improving the competency, experience level and safety awareness of officials. This would culminate in a trial drift event to demonstrate all aspects of circuit safety and the judges’ work. The National Sporting

Authority would work with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as its Regional Training Provider.

This follows on from the previous safety development programme, that sought to focus on the training of officials for drifting, time attack and rally events, as well as the organisation of a trial rally event.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency of officials for drifting events

NAMIBIA

NAMIBIA MOTOR SPORT FEDERATION (NMSF)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Circuit safety improvements

The 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 competency of its officials.

In order to achieve these goals, NMSF was planning to make improvements to the facilities, as well as running a safety training programme for officials. The programme would include an element of Train the Trainer, aimed at a group of around 45 participants. In addition, new timing equipment was to be purchased.

This builds upon development work undertaken in previous years, where NMSF obtained new timing equipment for use in its rally events to replace its older kit. The organisation then trained its officials and motor sport personnel to use the new timing equipment correctly.

AT A GLANCE

Enhance levels of infrastructure and officials competency at racing circuit

NEPAL

NEPAL AUTOMOBILES’ ASSOCIATION (NASA)

PROGRAMME: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Encourage youth participation

The Nepal Automobiles’ Association (NASA) aimed to increase youth participation in motor sport as part of a development programme across a number of areas.

Activities would include karting with around 100 participants, as well as training on anti-doping.

This follows on from NASA’s 2017 motor sport development programme, that aimed to develop short, medium and long-term strategies for the National Sporting Authority across a number of areas. Another previous development

programme also 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.

AT A GLANCE

Encourage youth participation in motor sport

NETHERLANDS

KNAC NATIONALE AUTOSPORT FEDERATIE (KNAF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop training platform for drivers and co-drivers

KNAC Nationale Autosport Federatie (KNAF) aimed to develop a training platform for drivers and co-drivers across the Netherlands.

After conducting research ahead of the project, KNAF was planning to provide new training for drivers in karting, autocross, and rallycross as well as co-drivers in rally.

The Dutch Olympic Committee has endorsed the programme, which was to be offered to approximately 20 drivers, 25 co-drivers, and a large number of members of the public,

with the aim to develop existing crews and encourage new participants to motor sport.

This follows on from KNAF’s previous 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 harassment.

AT A GLANCE

Improve driver development and search for new talent

NORWAY

ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF NORWAY (KNA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop driver training programmes

The Royal Automobile Club of Norway (KNA) aimed to develop its entry and elite-level training programmes, to improve the competency of young drivers via an updated broad curriculum.

The project would welcome around 700 participants, with up to16 elite drivers also taking part.

The ASN has operated this multi-level driver training programme for a number of years, and the latest project follows on from a previous scheme that aimed to continue KNA’s education programme for young drivers, with the

goal of instilling 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.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency of young drivers

OMAN

OMAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (OAA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Officials safety training for baja and cross country

The Oman Automobile Association (OAA) aimed to implement a training programme for senior officials of the National Sporting Authority (ASN) in baja and cross country events, in order to improve the competency of officials in Oman and enable them to run a safe and efficient event.

The initiative was aiming to incorporate 15-20 senior officials, and around 30-40 mid-level 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 would be expected to train others to run events safely, on time and within the regulations upon successful completion of the programme.

The ASN was planning to work with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as its FIA Regional Training Provider to complete the programme.

AT A GLANCE

Improve competency of officials in baja and cross country events

PARAGUAY

TOURING Y AUTOMÓVIL CLUB PARAGUAYO (TACPY)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Officials safety training

The Touring y Automóvil Club Paraguayo (TACPy) aimed to develop officials through safety training, in order to ensure the safe running of motor sport events for spectators, competitors and officials.

This would enable officials of race meetings to be competent when dealing with safety issues, and take into consideration the safety of spectators, competitors and officials alike. It

would also allow for planning to be done ahead of events to ensure that they are up to appropriate standards.

These safety exercises were to include safety planning, medical, and spectator safety. Around 300 participants were expected to take part in this.

AT A GLANCE

Develop officials training to ensure events are run in a safe environment

PERU

TOURING Y AUTOMÓVIL CLUB DEL PERÚ (TACP)

PROGRAMME: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Grassroots karting programme

The Touring y Automóvil Club del Perú (TACP) aimed to develop the basic capabilities of karting drivers and to also train their own coaches to run karting development programmes in the future. To do this, the ASN would enlist the help of OMDAI FIA Mexico as its Regional Training Provider.

OMDAI would assist the ASN with the planning of the events and also deliver a Train the Trainer programme to enable the ASN’s own coaches to be self-sufficient going forward.

In addition to karting training, the ASN would also deliver an

anti-doping module. It was anticipated that 30 drivers, boys and girls aged from 11 to 15 years, would attend.

The aim of the programme was to encourage greater participation in motor sport from young drivers. The ASN also aimed to start an officials training programme alongside the karting initiative, to ensure a pool of competent officials would be available to improve the safe conduct of karting events.

AT A GLANCE

Grassroots karting programme

PHILIPPINES

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION PHILIPPINES (AAP)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Grassroots driver programme

The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) planned to create a grassroots driver programme with a number of events held in different regions, with the aim of increasing access to motor sport for young drivers. The programme would also include officials training and equipment provision.

There were to be around 350 participants in the initiative with a plan to increase the amount of karting talent that comes

from the National Sporting Authority (ASN), and develop the competency of officials when it comes to running these types of events at local circuits safely.

AT A GLANCE

Implement grassroots driver programme

POLAND

POLSKI ZWIĄZEK MOTOROWY (PZM)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Grassroots karting project

The Polski Związek Motorowy (PZM) aimed to increase participation in grassroots motor sport, with plans to purchase equipment for use at temporary karting facilities and the training of officials in its use.

Currently the country has three permanent facilities but aims to make motor sport more accessible by holding karting events in more locations. Both the equipment and training were to be provided to officials tasked with creating a safe environment and operation for each race event.

The marshals would 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 held after every event, as well as feedback provided via the monitoring of officials from PZM.

AT A GLANCE

Increase participation in grassroots motor sport via temporary karting facilities

QATAR

QATAR MOTOR AND MOTORCYCLE FEDERATION (QMMF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Senior officials and marshals training

The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) aimed to train a pool of experienced officials and marshals.

Some of these officials would go through a Train the Trainer programme, which was to be used to help participants to prepare and deliver their own training modules in accordance with FIA standards and guidelines.

This would help with bringing more motor sport events to the region, with the National Sporting Authority intending to work with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ACTL) as its Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Senior officials and marshals training plus a Train the Trainer Programme

ROMANIA

AUTOMOBIL CLUBUL ROMAN (ACR)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Grassroots e-karting programme

Automobil Clubul Roman (ACR) aimed to attract new participants to an electric-based motor sport, which would work with schools to encourage the involvement of young people.

Training was to be provided to 100 participants, 20 new officials and 15 trainers. To implement the new programme, ACR would 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 was also planning to host safety training sessions for new drivers, as well as selected talented juniors, and issue them with entry level licences.

This follows on from the ACR’s 2017 development programme which aimed to increase female participation in motor sport. Another development programme promoted participation in junior motor sport by offering a new grassroots initiative to at least 200 16-25 year-olds who would be competing in motor sport events for the first time.

AT A GLANCE

Introduction of grassroots e-karting programme

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

RUSSIAN AUTOMOBILE FEDERATION (RAF)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Officials and medical personnel safety training

The Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) aimed to train officials and medical personnel to improve the competency of officials to run safe events and deal with serious incidents.

Around 60 participants would take part to improve the efficiency and safety of motor sport events across the region. In particular, the National Sporting Authority (ASN) was

prioritising rally safety for officials, spectators and the safe extrication of drivers from cars.

AT A GLANCE

Safety training for officials and medical personnel with focus on rally events

RWANDA

RWANDA AUTOMOBILE CLUB (RAC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Introduction of Gran Turismo Online Championship

The Rwanda Automobile Club (RAC) aimed to introduce a Gran Turismo Online Championship in schools to help encourage participation in motor sport through conversion of virtual to real licences.

This would be the first grant application for this type of project, which is based primarily online and is accessible through the Gran Turismo Sport video game released on the Playstation 4. The project would have two schools on board for the pilot, and four National Sporting Authority trainers alongside four school trainers.

This follows on from RAC’s previous motor sport development programme in which it created a grassroots karting programme with the help of the UK’s Motor Sports Association (MSA) as its Regional Training Provider.

AT A GLANCE

Introduce Gran Turismo championships to schools

SAUDI ARABIA

SAUDI ARABIAN MOTOR FEDERATION (SAMF)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Improve safety at hill climb events

The Saudi Arabian Motor Federation (SAMF) aimed to develop safety at hill climb events, through the use of officials training and the purchase of equipment.

Included in the programme would be training in closed car extrication and the use of timing equipment, providing around 35 participants with specific guidelines.

The aim of the activity was to grow hill climb in the country and ultimately develop a championship in partnership with

Lebanon, Jordan, and potentially in the future with Syria. The National Sporting Authority was intending to work with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as its Regional Training Provider.

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.

AT A GLANCE

Develop hill climb event 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-Moto Association of Serbia (AMSS) aimed to extend the capabilities of the National Sporting Authority (ASN) to organise events in a safe and effective way in Serbia.

The new training sessions were to be offered to a minimum of 40 AMSS marshals, 90 per cent of which would be from the existing pool of volunteers and the remaining 10 per cent 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 previous development programmes.

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Training programme for senior officials to improve motor sport event safety

SLOVENIA

AUTO SPORT FEDERATION OF SLOVENIA (AŠ 2005)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Develop and homologate motor racing facilities

The Auto Sport Federation of Slovenia (AŠ 2005) aimed to continue its project to develop circuits and attain FIA homologation.

The aim of the project was to increase access to motor sport for young drivers by providing more events in different areas. The initiative would also include officials training and equipment provision.

This would be a continuation of a previous motor sport development project, which saw the initial development of a multi-purpose facility put together in an attempt to achieve

FIA homologation. This meant 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

Resurfacing of Killarney karting circuit

Motorsport South Africa (MSA) aimed to provide a suitable standard facility for karting in South Africa, including facilities for the South African Kart Racing Academy that is based there.

This was done through the resurfacing of the Killarney karting circuit, which was also the location of country’s first World Rallycross event in November 2017.

Previously, MSA established and ran training programmes for extrication and rescue officials to improve the competency of crews stationed at closed-car motor sport events. The National Sporting Authority is an FIA Regional Training Provider for the Officials and Young Driver Programmes.

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Resurfacing of Killarney karting circuit

SPAIN

REAL FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE AUTOMOVILISMO (RFEDA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Multi-discipline officials seminars

The Real Federación Española de Automovilismo (RFEDA) aimed to improve the sporting and technical management of the various Spanish championships through the continuous training of officials.

The National Sporting Authority is an FIA Regional Training Provider under the Officials Safety Training Programme, and would be providing these multi-discipline seminars to 420 participants.

This follows on from the RFEDA’s previous development programme which sought to improve the quality of its tracking systems present at 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.

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Improve sporting and technical management of Spanish championships

SUDAN

SUDANESE AUTOMOBILE AND TOURING CLUB (SATC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Train officials for baja and cross country events

The Sudanese Automobile and Touring Club (SATC) aimed to train officials in organising motor sport events for the first time, with a specific focus on baja and cross country.

There would be around 30-45 participants, with the National Sporting Authority (ASN) working with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) as its Regional Training Provider.

This follows on from the SATC’s 2017 safety project that saw 40 participants take part, as selected by the 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.

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Provide safety training for officials in baja and cross country events

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC

SYRIAN AUTOMOBILE CLUB (SAC)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Installation of karting lighting system

The Syrian Automobile Club (SAC) intends to increase the number of motor sport events via the installation of a lighting system for their karting circuit to enable races to take place at night.

The intention is to increase the number of motor sport events at a grassroots level and help grow motor sport in the country, as the installation of the lighting system will allow kart races to take place more frequently.

This follows on from plans to re-launch karting by the National Sporting Authority in 2017, with the purchase of new karts and timing equipment.

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Installation of karting circuit lighting system to enable races to take place at night

TANZANIA

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF TANZANIA (AAT)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Senior officials safety training

The Automobile Association of Tanzania (AAT) aimed to complete safety training for senior officials including clerks of course, as well as chief marshals and stage commanders in a bid to improve the efficiency and safe running of motor sport events nationwide.

The aim of the activity was to improve the competency of officials in safety planning and the safe conduct of rally events. The National Sporting Authority (ASN) was intending to work with Motorsport South Africa (MSA) as its Regional Training Provider.

This builds on AAT’s work in 2017, that 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 was launched for the benefit of a number of motor sport disciplines and targeted 50 senior officials operating in Tanzania.

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Training of officials to improve safe running of motor sport events

FÉDÉRATION AUTOMOBILE D’UKRAINE (FAU)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Recruitment and training of officials

The Fédération Automobile d’Ukraine (FAU) aimed to improve the competency of officials to ensure the safe conduct of motor sport events.

Around 150 participants including 50 scrutineers, would be taking part in training with a focus on improving the competency, experience level and safety awareness of officials in preparation for the introduction of these motor sport events. There would also be work done to ensure training manuals would be available to officials.

The National Sporting Authority was intending to work with the Automobile & Touring Club for United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) as its Regional Training Provider.

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Recruitment and training of officials and creation of training manuals

MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION (MSA)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Training for rally safety car crews

The UK Motor Sports Association (MSA) aimed to continue training for rally safety car crews as recommended by an Independent Panel (Motor Sport Event Safety Review).

Recommended training would be given to volunteers running stage rallies to help ensure a consistent, high standard and best practice approach to spectator safety.

The use of a Rally Safety Car simulator would give crews and safety officers an interactive, workshop-based programme to ensure a consistent approach to various situations that may arise, and to help them write and implement safety plans effectively.

The aim of the activity was to give access to knowledge and resources for an increased group of safety officials to achieve improvements in spectator and event safety.

This project follows on from the MSA’s 2017 live vehicle tracking programme and a 2016 development project, which delivered training sessions for safety car crews working at motor sport events across the UK in order to try to improve spectator safety.

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Training for rally safety car crews

UNITED STATES

AUTOMOBILE COMPETITION COMMITTEE FOR THE UNITED STATES (ACCUS)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Development of in-cockpit safety light system

The Automobile Competition Committee for the United States (ACCUS) aimed to provide the development and rollout of an affordable, instantaneous in-cockpit safety system for drivers, tied directly to race officials timing and scoring system to replace human-powered flags and track systems.

The work was to be done by the United States Auto Club (USAC), which has initiated the development of an affordable solution that can be implemented throughout the world for grassroots motorsport. USAC would be making the majority of the investment of the project, and when complete the new

TracSAFE system intellectual property would available to all National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) for use globally.

The aim of the activity was to vastly decrease caution delays, and improve safety in grassroots motorsport where more than 90 per cent of fatal injuries occur.

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Develop driver safety system to replace human-powered flags and track systems

YEMEN

YEMEN CLUB FOR TOURING AND AUTOMOBILE (YCTA)

PROGRAMME: MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Officials’ safety training

The Yemen Club for Touring and Automobile (YCTA) proposes to create a group of officials capable of organising speed test and drifting events.

The goal is to organise the first ever events of this kind in the country, with the aim to improve the competency, experience level and safety awareness of officials in preparation for the introduction of these motor sport events.

Around 10 participants are proposed to be trained in Lebanon and will then train other officials in their country. The Automobile Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) would act as the FIA Regional Training Provider.

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Train officials to run the first speed test/ drifting events in the country

ZIMBABWE

ZIMBABWE MOTOR SPORTS FEDERATION (ZMSF)

PROGRAMME: SAFETY

Race circuit repair works

Zimbabwe Motor Sports Federation (ZMSF) aimed to improve the safety of circuits for competitors and marshals.

This would be done through repairs to the Bulawayo Main Circuit to address the subsidence in the track which had become a hazard.

Special equipment for the Bulawayo and Harare circuits would be purchased to blow dust and debris off the circuit and for bush fire management. A tractor and mower would be purchased for the Harare circuit to cut grass both on the inside and outside of the circuit to allow for a clear view of the track.

This follows on from ZMSF’s 2017 safety project where new timing equipment was purchased for use across the country’s motor sport activities and officials were trained to use the new technology. Ultimately, the scheme helped to encourage more national and international competitors to participate in events hosted and staged in Zimbabwe.

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Acquire equipment to improve circuit safety and make general repairs