The international governing body responsible for regulatory oversight of Formula 1, the World Rally Championship and other FIA sanctioned motor sports events. It also has responsibilities towards safety initiatives for competitors, officials and spectators through regulation and training. The FIA has an additional public health role, promoting safety and technological advancement on public roads. Website: www.fia.com/

A non-regulatory group within the FIA that promotes the development of young competitive drivers, as well as technical and safety research and developments. The institute released the "Medicine in Motor Sport" textbook in 2011, which can be read online or purchased for your e-reader. Website: www.fiainstitute.com/

The Australian governing body responsible for regulatory oversight of sanctioned Australian motor sporting events, such as the V8 Supercars, the Australian GT Championship, The Australian Rally Championship, Australian Formula 3, Formula Ford, Formula Vee, the Porsche Carrera Cup and others. It also has responsibilities towards safety initiatives for competitors, officials and spectators through regulation and training. The CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, which contains all of the required safety and technical regulations for the various categories, can be downloaded from the site. If you join as a member, you receive a newsletter outlining any changes or developments. Website: http://www.cams.com.au/

A non-regulatory body founded by CAMS with the aims of promoting safety in motor sports through research and training. It also aims to promote the role of motor sports in public road safety developments. Website: http://www.aimss.com.au/

The international governing body responsible for regulatory oversight of motorcycle racing, including circuit, motocross, trials and enduro events. Like the FIA, it also has responsibilities towards safety initiatives for competitors, officials and spectators and has an additional public health role, promoting safety and technological advancement on public roads. Website: http://www.fim.ch/

The governing body responsible for regulatory oversight of sanctioned Australian competitive motor cycling events, including road racing, motocross, trials, dirt track, supermoto and speedway. Like CAMS, it also has responsibilities towards safety initiatives for competitors, officials and spectators. Website: http://www.ma.org.au/

The sole governing body responsible for regulatory oversight of sanctioned motor sporting events in the UK. It also has responsibilities towards safety initiatives for competitors, officials and spectators through regulation and training. Website: http://www.msauk.org/custom/asp/home/default.asp

The ICMS is an association of medical, scientific and educational professionals and other interested persons concerned with the improvement of performance and safety in motorsport.  The ICMS is a nonprofit organization and has members interested in all forms of motorsport including powerboat racing, off-road racing, motorcycle and any other competition using motor power and drivers. While based in North America, it has global membership. Website: http://www.icmsmotorsportsafety.org/