Useful Information...

racing vehicles.com The Racing Vehicles web site contains more information concerning the safety of motorsports racing.

Affiliations ...

National Safety Council The National Safety Council is the Premier Location for information dealing with safety issures for the general public. SAE Interanational.org SAE International is a great source for techical information concerning all forms of motorized vehicles.  Considerable information is available concerning Standards for Vehicle Safety.

RACING WITH VEHICLES - natural size

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  LAND events

Cancer Society Bike a Thons National Cancer Society sponsors numerous fund numerous bike-a-thons as fund raisers. USA Cycling USA Cycling is a sanctioning body that has long supported Road Race, Mountain Biking and other cycling disciplines. The National Off-Road Bicycling Association (NORBA) is the sanctioning body for off-road bicycle racing : CALL at 719-578-4717 National Bicycling League The National Bicycling League is one of the oldest cycling group that sponsored racing. BMX BMX forms of racing are sanctioned by the above organization. IBMA A favorite for fellow Oregonians is mountain biking and the sanctioning body is The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA). Cycling in Britsh Columbia British Colombia have another sanctioning body found at the above link. WPSA ATV Racing The World Power Sport Association (WPSA)  is a promoter of ATV racing. ATV source A good way to reach All Terain Vehicle (ATV) organizations is at the above ATV site. . World Karting A good way to contact a Karting association (racing go-karts) is at the above site. NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Concerns about Stock Car Racing in Canada could be set to above site. General Motorsports Links are Given Below Mazda Links for Motorsports The North America Motorsports Pages by Krusty Motorsports. Motorsports Sanctioning Body links by Krusty Motorsports A good starting point for motorsports sanctioning bodies is given at the above site.

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Ice/Snow Events

list of SNOWMOBILE RACING Organizations The Open Directory Project is the largest, most comprehensive  human-edited directory of the Web. = DMOZ.  The above list is provided by DMOZ. World Power Sport Association (WPSA)  is North America’s largest  and most respected snowmobile sanctioning body (+  a promoter of ATV racing).   Their Headquarters can be reached at  1863 Buerkle Road | White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Phone = 651.209.7404 | 651.209.7447 fax List of Snowmobile Links Snowmobiling Associations Some other link pages for snowmobile organizations are found at the above  two sites.

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Water Events

US SAILING US Sailing is the sanctioning body for sail racing and can be reached at the above. Boat Racing Directory Gneral directory for boat racing is given above. Sail Boat Racing Clear Lake sponsors Sail Boat Racing at the above link. USA Water Skiing Water skiing buffs and safety issues for other Boat-towed Sports can contact USA Water Skiing. Collegiate Water Skiing A sub-set of the USA Water Ski organization is National Collegiate Water Ski Association reached at the above site. Olympic Type of Rowing Racing safety concerns involving Olympic type of rowing can be addressed to the above site. Power Boat Racing Concerns abour the St. Louis race (the “Indy 500” of boat racing) can be addressed to the above site.  This race has raised nearly $2 million for local charities supported by St. Louis-area Lions Clubs. Formula Boats Boating activities for raising funds for Special Olympics is the above link. Hydro Boat Racing Concerns about river racing with unlimited hydroplanes shiould be addressed tio the above site. Ultra Fast Boats Super Boat International Productions, Inc. (SBIP) is the sanctioning body for racing with these ultra fast boats

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Air Events

SportClass Flying The official site for Sports Class Air Racing is the organization that  requires at least 50 hours of air time in the racing aircraft for the pilots. IMMA Although IMAA is a standalone association, they are also the Academy of Model Aeronautics' (AMA) largest special interest group.   Red Bull Air Race Any  issues involving Red Bull air racing can be sent to the above commercial site . Ballon Racing The Gordon Bennett Cup in Ballooning (racing) is held in Albuquerque and concerns can be addressed to the above site.

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Combination Events

USA Triathlon USA Triathlon (USAT) is the national sanctioning body for most triathlons and duathlons in the United States,  i.e., the multi-sport lifestyle. Beginners Triathele Beginners at the duathlon or triathlon (e.g. IronMan - trade mark of  World Triathlon Corporation- type of competitions).

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Special Events

If you know of any such events or sponsoring organization, please email Dr. John

RACING WITH VEHICLES - model size

Miniature Motorsports Racing A good place to contact regarding model racing is the above site. IFMAR International Federation of Model Auto Racing (IFMAR) is the world governing body of professional RADIO CONTROLLED (RC) cars and the national organization can be found at Wikipeda. ROAR Radio Operated Auto Racing (ROAR) is a sub-set of IFMAR, and is the official U.S./Canadian sanctioning body for racing R/C cars AMA Concerns dealing with model airplanes should be sent to the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).   It is the world's largest sport aviation organization, representing a membership of almost 155,000 UK Pilon Racing Model airplane “pylon racing” in the UK can be contacted at the above site. Other Organizations RC model racing organizations are listed at the above Google Directory

RACING without VEHICLES

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Land Events

Track and Field Organizations Google provides a fairly complete list of Organizations at the above link. US Track and Field US TRACK AND FIELD is THE sanctioning body  for many Marathons and other running events. Boston Marathon Boston Ahletic Association sponsored the 111th  Boston Marathon in April of 2007. US Deaf Sports The US Deaf Sports Federation is the general sanctioning body for racing with hearing challenged or deaf people, and can be contacted at the above link.

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Ice/Snow Events

USSA The United States ski association (USSA) is THE sanctioning body that deals with skiing, snowboarding and the US Skiing and Snowboarding Association  is a sub-set of this organization

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Water Events

USMS A SANCTIONING organization for swimming events is the US Masters Swimming (USMS). USA Swimming Foundation the USA Swimming  Foundation is a fund raising organization associated with the sport of swimming,.

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Air Events

USPA The USA sport's sanctioning body is  the U.S. Parachute Association  (USPA).  Note that the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FIA) is the world’s governing body for AIr Sports.

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Combination Events

NSAA In order to obtain Certification by the  NSAA (Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage) Biathlon Committee,   a Safety Clinic is required. US BIATHLON Concerns about a Biathlon (cross country skiing + marksmanship shooting) can be sent to the above site. USARA Combinations involving racing types can be sanctioned at the United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA). .

Sponsoring or Sanctioning  Special Events

WSUSA Wheelchair SportsUSA (WSUSA) is the national sanctioning body for all wheelchair sports  in the United States, i.e., Carrying the Torch for American Wheelchair Athletes  Special Olympics The General Website for Special Olympics is above.  Note that many states have their own sites,  and local concerns are better sent to your state-site.

RACING with Animals or Insects

Equine Site A good place to address any Horse Racing safety issues is the above Complete Equine Internet Site National Steeple Chase The National Steeplechase Association is the official sanctioning body of American steeplechase horse racing. ISDA Winter dog sleding issues can be sent to the International Sled Dog Racing Association (ISDRA).