The Armenian Automobile Federation (FAA) (), is the regulating body of
auto racing
Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition. In North America, the term is commonly used to describe all forms of automobile sport including non ...
,
motorsport
Motorsport or motor sport are sporting events, competitions and related activities that primarily involve the use of Car, automobiles, motorcycles, motorboats and Aircraft, powered aircraft. For each of these vehicle types, the more specific term ...
, and
kart racing
Kart racing or karting is a motorsport discipline using open-wheel, four-wheeled vehicles known as go-karts or shifter karts. They are usually raced on kart circuit, scaled-down circuits, although some professional kart races are also held on fu ...
in
Armenia
Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia (country), Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to ...
, governed by the
Armenian Olympic Committee
The Armenian Olympic Committee (ARMNOC; ) is responsible for Armenia's participation in the Olympic Games. It is headquartered in Yerevan.
History
The Armenian Olympic Committee was founded in 1990. The committee became a member of the Interna ...
. The headquarters of the federation is located in
Yerevan
Yerevan ( , , ; ; sometimes spelled Erevan) is the capital and largest city of Armenia, as well as one of the world's List of oldest continuously inhabited cities, oldest continuously inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerev ...
.
History
The Armenian Automobile Federation was founded in 1993 and is currently led by president Gagik Aghajanyan. While, Irina Belubekyan, is the president of the Federations women's league. The main aim of the Armenian Automobile Federation is to develop autosport and autotourism in Armenia, while at the same time, increasing the level of road safety in the country. The Federation oversees the training of auto racing specialists and organizes Armenia's participation in European and international level racing competitions. In 1996, the Federation became a full member of the
International Automobile Federation and subsequently joined the
International Karting Commission. The Federation has established cooperation agreements with other international automobile and racing federations. The Federation also cooperates with the Armenian Racers Club and the Armenian Historical Car Club.
Activities
The Federation manages several auto racing clubs throughout Armenia and hosts several events and competitions for both professional and amateur drivers. To date, the Federation has organized over 70 national competitions. The Federation also hosts award ceremonies for special achievements made by its members.
See also
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Automobile associations
An automobile association, also referred to as a motoring club, motoring association, or motor club, is an organization, either for-profit or non-profit, which motorists (drivers and vehicle owners) can join to enjoy benefits provided by the club ...
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Sport in Armenia
A wide array of sports are played in Armenia. Popular sports in Armenia include football, basketball, volleyball, and ice hockey. Further, the country sends athletes to the Olympics in boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, judo, gymnastics, track and ...
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Transport in Armenia
This article considers transport in Armenia.
Railways
Total
in common carrier service; does not include industrial lines
Broad gauge
850 km of Russian gauge, gauge (850 km electrified) (1995)
There is no service south of Yerevan.
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References
External links
Armenian Automobile Federationofficial website
Armenian Automobile Federationon Facebook
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Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
Sports governing bodies in Armenia
Auto racing organizations
Kart racing organizations
Motorsport governing bodies