Developing Strategies and Operational Programs for the Motorcycle and Automobile Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Abstract The purpose of this research is to determine the strategies and operational plans of the Motorcycle and Automobile Federation. This study is sort of applied research in terms of purpose and a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods were used for data collection and analysis. The sample size was 82 people which was equal to the statistical population as a whole. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by 12 professors and sport management experts and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha test (α = 0.83). In this study, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Developed strategies which include using international communications to host events and conduct coaching and refereeing courses, taking advantage of the talent-based approach to place national teams in different levels with regard to abundance of enthusiasts, utilizing media capacities to empower the target community and promoting the development of motorcycling and car racing sports. Moreover, utilizing the private sector’s partnership and investment in establishing federation’s self-sufficiency, construction, equipping, renovating and maintaining the sport lanes and facilities, developing activities, identifying and utilizing legal capacities to integrate and regulate motorcycling and car racing sports were considered as well. Furthermore, developing the cultural and ethical environment of motorcycling and car racing sports based on Islamic – Iranian values, Creating National Synergies of Converging Institutions to develop the aforementioned sports were among the developed strategies.