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| Sport | Radio-controlled racing |
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| Jurisdiction | International |
| Abbreviation | IFMAR |
| Founded | 9 July 1979 |
| President | Eric Anderson |
| Chairman | Sander De Graaf (IC) Frank Mostrey (EP) |
| Secretary | Carlos Gomez |
| Official website | |
| www | |
The International Federation of Model Auto Racing (IFMAR) is the world governing body of professional radio controlled car racing.
The organization was created in 1979 by professional racer and RC model entrepreneur Ted Longshaw. At that time, many different governing bodies operated under their own rules throughout the world. IFMAR was conceived as a way to bring the different, fragmented organizations under a single, governing body. IFMAR's constitution also promotes international friendship and sportsmanship.
Each of the member blocs organises the IFMAR World Championship event on behalf of IFMAR.
Masami Hirosaka is perhaps the world's most distinguished racer. He has a record of 14 IFMAR World Championships, followed by Lamberto Collari with 9 titles, all within a single category and in nitro powered cars.