FIM Heritage Programme
Conserving
and promoting motorcycle
competition
Heritage.
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) has launched a programme aimed at conserving motorcycle competition heritage at global level and promoting this historic heritage.
Certifying the technical and historic value of competition machines forms a big part of this programme.
Protecting
and promoting
The Certification of the FIM Heritage Programme protects and promotes historical and technological competition heritage by means of the global database created by certification, and also enables organisers to present these machines in action to enthusiasts on the world’s greatest circuits where they have raced in the past or at themed exhibitions.
All competition machines
The FIM Heritage Programme covers all competition machines from the time they are retired from the sporting scene, so there is no minimum age for eligible machines.
For all generations
The FIM Heritage Programme gives the public a chance to discover the latest machines such as MotoGPs, official Superbikes that raced in the previous year or endurance machines that have just been replaced by new models.
This should breathe new life into the classic scene by attracting spectators from new generations and younger motorcyclists.
“The sport that stirs our passions every day has a rich and universal history.
We must not only respect its origins, but also draw strength from them to tackle future challenges.
The classic scene that we know in Europe and worldwide fuels this passion for authentic motorcycle racing heritage.
In this context, it is important to recognise technological and sporting value and also the authenticity of racing motorcycles, which is vital to ensure harmonious and beneficial development for everyone involved in this activity.
Within the Foundation created by the FIM, the FIM has decided to set up a “Heritage” programme.
Its main focus will be certifying the authenticity of racing motorcycles.
Certification will aid efforts to protect and promote them to the public thanks to the historical and technological value of these amazing pieces of machinery.
The second strand is the launch of a new series – “FIM Historic Events” – which will enable organisers to present selected motorcycles so that the public can indulge their passion with complete confidence thanks to the accuracy of the information provided.
Today, we are proud to be launching our first activities with all enthusiasts.”
Jorge Viegas,
FIM President
